Every year it seems the science involved in skin care becomes more complex than ever.  Recently I’ve been studying up on telomeres an their role in aging – scratch that, “anti-aging.”  Telomere maintenance and treatment can only be done with select anti aging creams, and it’s important you understand their role in our skin’s make-up and how they affect the way you age.

Telomere Studies

As we age, the process and signs of aging begin at the cellular level, within the DNA.  Telomeres, part of the DNA structure, grow shorter as our life progresses.  When these cells break down and weaken, our skin begins to show signs of wrinkling on the surface.  Many outside factors contribute to the breakdown of cells and allow the cells to become damage.  These include free radicals, lack of moisture, toxins, and sun damage.  These all contribute to wrinkles and redness in our skin.

Accordingly, some high-end skin creams have been developed to help treat the skin at the cellular level.  Skin creams that contain pure hyaluronic acid and renovage seem to be the most advanced formulas in today’s market.  If you are serious about protecting your skin for the long haul, look no further than a skin cream that uses ingredients that suggest telomere repair.

By using a skin care product that treats your skin at the cellular level, you can effectively help fight skin redness, age spots, pigmentation issues, and skin tone.

To give you an example of how telomeres change as we age, we are usually born with a length of 8,000 base pairs of telomeres, than maintain about 3,000 as we age, and this number dwindles to about 1,500 as we become Senior Citizens.  Of course, many of the above factors I referenced help decide just exactly what number we land on and how fast the length of our telomere base pairs actually remain.

A few things you can do to enhance the lifespan of your skin cells are pretty standard, but at any rate here is a list so you can take mental note.

1.  Use sunblock whenever possible.  The sun is the most harmful environmental element that causes wrinkles and other skin damage.

2.  Use a daily moisturizing cream, preferably one with protecting ingredients that work at the DNA/cellular level.

3.  Always keep your body hydrated in order to flush out toxins and dead skin cells from the skin’s surface.

4.  Try to consume antioxidants as much as possible.  This will help your skin fight free radicals and keep your skin tone at a healthy level.  Antioxidants include nuts, berries, fruits, vegetables, cereals, and spices.

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