Natural aging has troubled humans for ages. Throughout many centuries, our ancestors sought both simple and sophisticated ways to keep the skin looking young. Now the responsibility for our cosmetic aging is squarely on our shoulders. This is a good thing. Today, we’ve got high-tech treatments like lasers and light therapies to promote more youthful behavior in the skin cells. We also have surgery if we choose to go that route. Whichever one chooses, there is still a need for quality skincare. Fortunately, we’ve grown by leaps and bounds in that area, too.

Peptides: The Powerful Ingredient Your Skin Needs

Peptides aren’t just potent ingredients in skincare products, they are amino acids that are found in the body. We see them in the skin, as well as the joints and muscles, when vital proteins break down. It’s as if collagen and elastin break down and create the fragments of amino acids we now know as peptides. The reason they are beneficial is clear: peptides are the body’s messengers that generate new collagen and elastin as well as regenerating enzymes.

How Peptides Work

Peptides are complex particles of amino acids; there are several types that the body uses. Copper peptides, for instance, are known for supporting damaged collagen fibers as well as new collagen that is produced. Carrier peptides invite various minerals to a damaged area to fortify new protein fibers. Messenger peptides simply tell the body that collagen and elastin have broken down and that tissue needs repair.

The findings of research are exciting because we now know that we can apply peptides to the skin to stimulate a repair response. Having peptides available in skincare products means that we can ask the body for healthy new collagen and elastin every day. This is a necessity because, as we age, the body doesn’t produce the same amount of these vital proteins as it once did. The lack of protein consistency is the very reason we see lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

In our medspa at Fante Eye and Face Center in Denver, we offer medical-grade skincare products that contain peptides in combination with various other ingredients that promote younger-looking skin. Get to know what your skin needs to look its best. Call (303) 839-1616.

Around this time of year, many of us begin craving long days of lounging in the sunshine. The rays of the sun feel as though they can warm us right down to our bones and, after the long winter we’ve had, that sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Before we make sunbathing the theme of the summer, we should talk about the potential consequences of UV exposure.

You may have heard quite often that you need to wear sunscreen whenever you go outdoors. This can come in the form of a full-on sunscreen or a tinted moisturizer. However it looks in practical use, what we also need to discuss is the reason why sunscreen should be worn. We think it goes beyond the fact that “sunscreen prevents sun damage.” What does it actually mean to sustain sun damage? We want to dive a little deeper into this question.

Consequences of UV Exposure

When we use the term “sun damage,” what we’re saying is that the skin’s ability to maintain vital components like vitamin, hyaluronic acid, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants has been degraded by exposure to UV light. UV light is a form of ultraviolet radiation. According to studies, up to 90 percent of the visible signs of aging one incurs over time is attributed not to biological changes but to ultraviolet light.

Most people know that too much time in the sun can increase their risk of skin cancer. In fact, all it takes is one decent sunburn for this risk to rise. Additionally, UVA and UVB rays contribute to the development of spots on the skin, fine lines and wrinkles, dryness and thinning, and cellular buildup on the epidermis that dulls and roughs-up the surface.

Have a Beautifully Healthy Summer

The first step in long-term beauty is to preserve the natural functions of the skin as much as possible. How do we do this? With daily sunscreen use. In our Denver medical spa, highly-qualified estheticians assist our patients in choosing the skin care products that are right for their current needs. In addition to offering an in-house skin care line professionally developed by Dr. Fante, we carry ZO Skin Health products. For beautifully healthy skin all year long, top priority must be given to broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Protect, Preserve, and Correct

There is immense value in professional skincare services. From products to corrective services like the BBL photo facial, our team has the treatments your skin needs to stay resilient and radiant. Learn more. Schedule your consultation at (303) 839-1616.

Aging is something that a lot of people think about. But thinking isn’t enough. Worrying about those worry lines isn’t enough. To manage great skin from one decade to the next requires attentive action. We’ve all seen those guides that tell us what we should be doing during our twenties, thirties, and beyond. Here, we want to point out a few of the nuances that typically get overlooked, so you can have confidence as you give your skin the attention it needs.

Start Fresh

We like to start fresh with each new day. This may include washing the face with a particular cleanser, toning it, and moisturizing it (hopefully with an SPF moisturizer). This seems like a decent habit to keep; much better than merely splashing water on the skin to wake up a little easier. To start fresh, though, it’s necessary to go deeper. What we see when we look in the mirror is a surface. What we see when we observe the skin under a microscope is up to 20 layers of dead cells on that surface. No wonder there is no radiant glow!

There are several ways to start fresh with your skin, and many reasons you want to do this on a regular basis. Layer upon layer of dead skin cells is not the way to maximize any skincare product. It’s a great way to hide smoothness and vitality, though. Getting a fresh start means getting through this layer. This may mean the occasional chemical peel or microdermabrasion. It may mean a yearly laser treatment. One of our experienced staff can help you determine how to make sure your skin stays fresh.

Promote Youthfulness with Products

Anyone that we meet who is concerned about maintaining youthful skin uses skincare products of some sort. There are so many to choose from that it’s easy to step off-track. Here’s the one thing you need to know: If you want results from your daily skin care routine, you want medical-grade products on your skin. What many people don’t realize is that store-bought products have to be usable by any person without the oversight of a doctor or esthetician. To accomplish this, active ingredients are limited. Where ingredients are limited, very little improvement can occur. Fante Eye & Face Centre provides multiple options for patients, as well as personal care to identify skincare needs.

Schedule a Consultation

The more you know about how to care for your skin, the more you know about maintaining your youthful appearance. To learn more about skin care or to schedule a consultation in our Denver office, call (303) 839-1616.