Beautiful skin and a radiant smile are perhaps the two most important assets we possess.
When we first meet people these inherent assets create a subliminal bridge of communication and give us the opportunity to express ourselves in a natural and effective manner. They break down barriers readily allowing us to feel confident and create a meeting point of our inner and outer worlds where we are able to express our desires and communicate our thoughts. Our skin and smile reflect who we are and are influenced by our inner health and the exterior conditions we expose ourselves to.
The whole concept of body, mind and soul comes into play in a very real and practical manner. How we conduct our lives, manage ourselves day to day, our habits, our thoughts all coalesce to produce that outer glow that is so alluring.
The importance of Proactive Preventative ProgramsTM can be understood when we desire a superb smile and glowing skin.
Sleep, nutrition, exercise and relaxation are all important facets in creating a radiant look. A good sleep regime allows healing time for the skin to repair itself. It creates an enabling environment for the removal of toxins from the jaw joints and the relaxation of muscles in the facial area thus reducing the risk of grinding and erosion of tooth tissue and subsequent facial pain and slows the aging process.
Good nutrition provides proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals for the reparative process. Drinking plenty of water is essential for our skin’s moisture and for the elimination of toxins.
Exercise too encourages the elimination of toxins through sweat and stimulates our blood circulation further nourishing our skin. Exercise is also vital in the creation of endorphins or “happy hormones”, a key remedy for stress-induced agents that create premature aging in our body.
Meditation and relaxation releases negativity and allows a sense of peace and equanimity and a connectedness to our innate spiritual essence and source, no matter what outwardly religious views we hold. Meditation has the added benefits of slowing down our heart and breath rate, requiring less oxygen and allowing our blood pressure to reduce to a healthier level. With continual practice in meditation, we can attain that illusive “alpha” state in which we are actually more aware and alert but astonishingly better relaxed than in deep sleep. This further translates into a calmer day-to-day persona better able to handle challenges with a reduction in the “flight or fight response”, thus further enhancing the body’s immune system and countering the aging process.
Professional medical aesthetic and anti-aging programs include the use of lasers, pulsed light devises, microdermabrasion, assorted peels including AHA and Amino Acid Peels, and cosmeceutical formulations to correct a variety of problems. These may include conditions such as rosacea, sun damage, acne, acne scarring and much more. They are also used in combination therapy with wrinkle reduction agents such as BotoxTM and facial enhancement products to counteract existing aging signs such as loss of volume, and the appearance of wrinkles. The efficacy and longevity of these programs is maximized by the routine following of a professional home care regime.
A good, simple and easy professional grade home skin care program customized for each individual skin type by a medical aesthetician and similarly an effective preventative dental care regime requires the investment of just 15 minutes each morning and evening.
Skin basics include cleansing with a mild agent without affecting the naturally ph balanced protective layer which guards our skin against acne infections and irritations. This is followed by a gentle astringent to refresh the skin and eliminate oiliness and cleanser residue. Often as we age, we incorporate additional exfoliating agents such as AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids derived from fruits, sugarcane, sour milk) that unglue the dead skins thus allowing the old skin to peel off faster. We might add a lightening agent to tone down the pigmented areas. A moisturizer containing nutrients to nourish the skin and antioxidants, including vitamin A, B, C and E, follows this. Antioxidants eat up the free radicals thus halting their destructive breakdown and aging of the skin.
In the morning, prior to the use of a moisturizer, the addition of a sunscreen with a SPF of 30-40 may block up to 96 % of the sun's UV rays and ensures the prevention of premature wrinkles, pigmentation and protects against the risk of skin cancer.
A dental preventative plan consists of regular examinations and hygiene appointments, which aid in the early diagnosis and prevention of gum disease, cavities, and structural damage leading to an aged face and potential migraine headaches and jaw pain .It may include a fresh breath treatment, laser gum therapy for halting early gum disease and laser teeth whitening to remove unsightly stains. It may include an option to create a stunning smile with the use of laser gum sculpting and porcelain veneers. This is further supplemented with a routine to brush effectively both the teeth and gums, in a rotary action, with a non-abrasive toothpaste. An important component of oral hygiene, often neglected, is the cleansing of the tongue to remove the awfully odorous sulphide producing bacterial matrix that leads to bad breath, which so often disrupts personal relationships. A forward action with an appropriate tongue scrapper eliminates this matrix thus helping to create "kissable and social breath".
Regular flossing with waxed floss or the use of a devise such as a hydrofloss facilitates the removal of bacteria and waste in between teeth preventing gum disease and cavities. A professional grade dental product has a stronger active base and can be acquired from the dental office.
A beautiful smile and glowing skin are lifelong assets which require a dedicated approach toward a healthier and more elusive you. It enables you to exude your confidence and create better relationships both personally and professionally. Investment in proactive behaviors and treatments actually garners you a much better outcome long term.
Enjoy your journey towards a more beautiful and productive you!
