In your 20s and think it’s too early to care about aging? Think again. Many in their late 30s and beyond who seek rejuvenation treatments wish they did more to maintain their youthful looks earlier. We rounded up the best beauty tips for every age so that you don’t miss out on the powers of prevention, and so that you can address the common skin aging problems. KEEP YOUR SKIN HAPPY WITH GOOD HABITS Would you be surprised if I told you that ophthalmologists recommend wearing sunglasses as early as possible to prevent cataracts in later life? Well, the skin is the same, and dermatologists recommend you start sunscreens… yesterday. Believe or not, there are vital skincare practices that should be performed literally from birth, and sun protection is one of them. KEEP BEAUTY AN INVERTED TRIANGLE Start by defying gravity. You might be surprised, but our skin produces less collagen as early as our twenties. When we are young, the skin is firm with optimal collagen production Continue Reading
Age Reversing Treatments For Your Neck You Need To Start Now
Falling into a sort of no-man’s land between the face and the body, the neck is probably the most neglected with regards to maintenance and beauty. This is compounded by the fact that the skin of the neck has poorer structural support, and that it is often exposed to the sun without any sunscreen. The skin succumbs to gravity and the jawline droops while fat accumulates at unflattering positions such as the double chin and the jowls. So it is not surprising that the aging neck is the most hated feature of people in their 40s, the decade when most things go downhill (and at an alarmingly fast rate). Read More: The Light Way to Staying Forever Young TUCK IN THE LOOSE FOLDS Loose skin and banding of the platysma muscle results in the infamous turkey neck. Loose skin can be tightened with Ulthera, the only non-invasive device that is FDA- approved for skin lifting. By stimulating a healing response that makes one’s skin produce collagen, Ulthera firms and Continue Reading
All The No-Knife Ways To Get Face Lifted
Speak of facelifts and most people express a fascination with how a surgical procedure can make a person look 10 or 20 years younger. The brows are more lifted, eyes can now peek out of droopy eyelids and shine again, eyebags smoothened, cheeks are round and elevated, and that sexy jawline is back. Rarely, this fascination piques an interest, and a surgical facelift is done. Why people are exploring non-invasive ways to look younger (or at least maintain their looks) isn’t difficult to understand – the surgical facelift has great results but there are real risks of vascular and nerve injury, poor wound healing, unintended skin loss, and the downtime is long – 2 weeks and approximately 1 full year before all the residual swelling, bruises and changes in sensation resolves. So non-invasive face-lifting treatments found their niche in this majority who are looking at subtle ways to stop the sag, apart from daily sunscreen and anti-aging cream, some treatments to reverse a peeking jowl or to keep that jawline Continue Reading
5 Procedures You Can Do For A Youthful V-Shaped Face
A V-shaped visage is probably the most coveted face shape in most parts of Asia, such as Korea, Japan and locally in Singapore. Check out the most popular Korean pop stars such as Park Shin Hye and you will know what we mean. A slim, V- or heart-shaped face imparts a youthful (and dare we say, sophisticated) appearance, and complements a wider midface. In fact, the V-shaped face is so popular, many have gone under the knife to achieve it. But what are the options for the rest of us who would like to explore other non-invasive options? The good news is, unless you have an obviously recessive or protruding jawline that requires corrective jaw surgery, we have put together the best options that doesn’t require the blade. Big Jaw Muscles – Botox Jaw Slimming Chewing muscles at the angle of the jaw are a common cause of a squarish jawline. This is commonly seen in Asians who are genetically predisposed, and worsened by vigorous chewing or grinding Continue Reading
How To Get Rid of Your Turkey Neck Without Surgery
Your neck don’t lie. There is nothing that betrays a woman’s age more quickly than a sagging neck – like the rings on a tree. Many women feel bad about their necks, yet is often left out of beauty regimes. The neck is one of the most difficult part of the body to deal with when you want to turn back the ageing clock. And to make the situation worse, effective treatments for the face like Botox and dermal fillers make neck imperfections stand out even more! But there are steps you can take to protect yours from the signs of premature ageing. Here’s how: Eliminate Sagging Necks with Thread Lifts For those who want a definitive solution to their saggy neck lines, its time to embrace the latest beauty fix much loved by celebs and A-listers alike– The Neck Thread Lift. Indeed, the results of the Infinity Neck Lift are instant and lasts for about a year. Clients who have tried it all rave about it because of Continue Reading