Anti aging tips Reflections of You Fairfax Va. skincare Spa

AGE LATER!!

The shift from winter to spring brings more sunlight, longer days, and the return of sandals, sun dresses, ponytails and Spring Fever! This ailment is used to describe a sudden increase in strange behavior with symptoms ranging from unexplained urges to spring clean the house and spontaneous expressions of love.

This fictitious disease does have some element of truth to it. Scientists point to changes in the body's hormone levels to explain this strange, spring behavior. In winter, your body secretes high levels of melatonin, a hormone which governs sleep cycles. As the amount of daily sunlight increases, melatonin levels drop and you experience greater wakefulness. During this period there is also an increase in serotonin, a mood elevating neurotransmitter. This chemical is known to cause excitability and giddiness, also known as Spring Fever.

Take advantage of this time and focus on those uncompleted projects around the house, or just enjoy the extra energy and daylight hours doing something good for you.

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A Younger Looking You

Looking younger is something that most of us strive for.  Between botox treatments and plastic surgery, there is a definite interest in changing the appearance of our faces.  However, you do not need to be injected or go under the knife to get a younger look.  Here are some strategies and tips to get you well on your way to a younger looking you-the natural way.

At-Home Strategies

Two major anti-aging strategies require no cosmetics of any kind: don't smoke and stay hydrated. Along with avoiding too much sun exposure, avoiding smoking and drinking plenty of water will do more to help you avoid looking old before your time than any cream or lotion. Getting enough sleep is also important.

Assuming you're smoke-free, well-rested and sufficiently hydrated, you can enhance your youthful appearance by using topical products containing alpha hydroxy acids that stimulate collagen production and retinoids that lift away dead skin cells - both of which can reduce surface wrinkles. Applying topical Vitamin C may also stimulate your skin's natural collagen production.

Anti-Aging Spa Procedures

If at-home treatments aren't sufficient, but you're still not ready to go under the knife, we can help. Depending on your skin condition, we may recommend chemical peels, microdermabrasion or laser treatments. All of these treatments require little or no downtime, and each can help you achieve a fresher, younger look.

Microdermabrasion smoothes away the surface skin, including discolorations and surface wrinkles. Laser treatments and chemical peels are somewhat more aggressive in removing the top layer of skin, and each treatment stimulates your skin's natural collagen production process, often resulting in smoother, younger looking skin.

Of course, it's unrealistic to expect to look 25 when you're closer to 50. However, there's no reason not to look as good as possible at any age. By being proactive about utilizing at-home strategies and our services, you can significantly delay the visible signs of aging.