Alpha-Derm

401 South Main Street, Suite C-7

Alpharetta, GA 30004

 

Phone: 770-475-2004                                                                                                 

Fax: 770-475-9802                                                       www.Alpha-Derm.com

 

SKIN CARE PYRAMID FOR WOMEN

Sunscreens:

A daily sunscreen containing adequate moisturizer is required. The best sunscreens contain Tinosorb (aka Minesol).

Gentle Cleansers:

Cleanse gently without use of toners, astringents, exfoliators, or cleansing grains. Using a low pH cleanser is best. Most soaps and cleansers are at too alkaline. See our Soap list for more information.

Retinoids:

Retinoic acid in proper form can reverse sun damage. It is the essential element in any skin rejuvenation program. Unfortunately, even the best US-made sunscreens allow for penetration of damaging UV rays - so we all have extensive sun damage. Afirm cream is one of the most effective and gentlest forms of Retinoic acid.

 

Topical Antioxidants:

There are 2 types of antioxidants. One is applied in the morning to prevent free radicals from light. The other is applied at night to prevent free radicals from aging. Primacy products contain some of the highest levels of antioxodants.

 

Dietary Antioxidants:

Antioxidants in foods such as dark berries, watermelon and broccoli along with a low-fat diet are healthful to the skin.

 

Estrogen:

If you are a peri-menopausal or post-menopausal female, the addition of estrogen to your regimen will help maintain skin strength.