The Aging Epidermis

Golfers are becoming increasingly aware of the effects of prolonged exposure to the sun and the necessity to protect their skin. To help golfers understand the subject better, here is a layman's description of the constitution of the skin.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It comprises three layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The face and back of the hands are the first places where signs of aging begin to show.

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The epidermis is the outer layer that is directly affected by exposure to sun and other elements. One of its features is removal of old, dead skin cells which rise to the surface of the epidermis from where they are shed. With the onset of age, the rate at which old cells are replaced with new cells slows down considerably. This is one reason why older skin appears somewhat rougher than younger skin. The effects of sun exposure and aging can be seen by comparing the skin on the back of your hand to that on the inside of your wrists or any other part like the skin of your belly, which are less exposed to sunlight. Another epidermis change is that the new cells that rise to the surface are irregular or uneven result in wrinkles and small creases. A further change is in the number of melanocytes, the pigment producing cells. With age, the production of these cells decrease resulting in only 50 to 60% of the original being left. These remaining cells try to make up for the loss by increasing the pigmentation they produce. The result is darker areas on the skin. Epidermis aging results in skin tone changes which makes the skin appear blotchy.

There are three ways a golfer can slow down the signs of aging skin.

Stop smoking, if one is a smoker. This also applies to second hand smoke at home or at the work place.

Protect all exposed skin areas with sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Sunscreen has a limited effectiveness, typically around 2 hours or so. The golfer should renew the application every so often.

A golfer must exfoliate the skin at regular intervals to remove dead skin cells and smooth the appearance of the epidermis. An exfoliating cleanser with a rough wash cloth or loofah may be used on body areas but not the face where the skin is more sensitive. Here a good exfoliating cleanser should be used, without the loofah.

Med3 Dermaceuticals

This California based Dermaceutical Company produces the entire range of formulations especially for golfers and others who spend long hours in the sun to reduce and reverse the appearance of skin aging and prevent skin damage. Here are suggested products for the epidermis:

Illuminate & Hydrate Moisturizer is the perfect sunscreen and more. It is an SPF30 sunscreen which provides protection against UVA and UVB rays BUT ALSO includes moisturizing ingredients that contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin renewal and anti-irritant properties.

med|3 Exfoliating Cleanser is designed with natural ingredients to be used once or twice a week for a deep cleansing action. This product diminishes skin blemishes and while deeply cleansing the skin of daily pollutants.

Med3 produces a line of 10 skin care products that protect golfers from sun-damage and inhibit signs of aging skin in people of any age. med|3 products will soon be available in all the leading pro shops in the country. To learn more about the complete product range, please visit www.med3derm.com/products.html.

Support for young Golfers

Med3 Dermaceuticals supports golfers by sponsoring talented young golfers with potential to become world beaters. Young aspirants are encouraged to submit your criteria for review by filling up the form on www.golfchampion.biz or click on the tab on this page to fill up the form.

Looking for Distributors worldwide

Would you like to partner with this company? Now you have an opportunity as Med3 is looking for distributors worldwide for their products. For contact information check http://med3golf.com/about_med3.html

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