Prevage-The Anti Aging Cream
There are no established rules for managing aging skin but
there are certainly many antidotes that promise to decrease the
rate of aging or the visual appearance of aging. As a result of
aging and exposure to a damaging environment there is
significant damage within collagen and elastin, both of which
are essential for optimal skin health. Once damaged the skin
cells innate repair mechanisms cannot work effectively leaving
skin saggy, lifeless and wrinkled. Estimates indicate skin loses
up to 30% of its collagen in the first five years after
menopause. Skin also thins by approximately a percentage point a
year, the decreased cell renewal rate leaves increasing numbers
of dead skin cells on the surface. Proper skin care and
long-term preventive techniques can help lessen the visible
influences of aging Cleansing and moisturizing your skin with
appropriate products are two important steps to maintaining skin
health. Applying a sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) is an important
step to include no matter what time of year. Application of
antioxidants (like vitamin C, E, A and idebenone) are helpful to
sequester free radicals, which ultimately damage the cell
membrane, cellular DNA, and other cell structures. Free radicals
are produced in the skin when it is exposed to environmental
stressors such as UV radiation, ozone, air pollution, and
cigarette smoke. A major cause of skin aging comes from free
radical damage leaving the cells defenseless and unable to
repair and produce more elastin and collagen, both are important
to maintain cell structure and integrity. Wrinkles, dry uneven
skin tone and sagging are a visible result of free radical
damage.
There are many antioxidants available over the counter and in
physician offices. The older compounds include vitamin C,
vitamin E, Retinols, and Kinetin. Many of these older compounds
have not been thoroughly researched to prove they actually do
what is promised. Allergan, the makers of Botox Cosmetic,
recently introduced PREVAGE. PREVAGE IS THE FIRST AND ONLY
CLINICALLY TESTED TOPICAL ANTIOXIDANT. PREVAGE is a novel
cosmeceutical containing 1% idebenone--a revolutionary, potent
and effective new antioxidant--proven to protect the skin
against sun damage and the environment, but also to correct fine
lines and wrinkles. PREVAGE is made up of a unique formulation
proven to penetrate the skin at the cellular level to prevent
free radical damage, not like other topically applied products
that just sit on the skin's surface.
Data that compare the leading antioxidants indicate that
idebenone is the most effective topical antioxidant available. A
six week clinical study evaluated the use of PREVAGE in 21 women
between the ages of 18 and 65 with moderate photoaging. The
women in the study applied PREVAGE antioxidant cream twice a day
to the facial area for 6 weeks. Study results included: *29%
reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles *26%
reduction in skin roughness or dryness *37% increase in skin
hydration *33% overall improvement in global skin appearance
PREVAGE is only available through physician's offices.