One third of the skin cells are dormant at any one time. Cellular renewal in healthy youthful skin takes about 6 weeks. As your skin ages the natural response is a slowing of cellular renewal, creating an inbalance of new skin cells versus old.
Additionally, collagen and elastin begin to break down causing the skin to loose elasticity
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Aging - CausesAging is determined by genetic and external influences. Exposure of the skin to environmental stresses is inevitable, as are the associated signs of this ageing process; most commonly fine line, wrinkles, sagging and discolouration. |
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Reversing the sign of aging - TreatmentsThe Obagi Nu-Derm® System is the number 1 physician dispensed prescription strength skin care system. It works by penetrating down the surface of the skin to transform the function of the skin cells at a cellular level and correct the damage from within. |