Christina Crea
February 27, 2012
KLIPSUN Long
WORDCOUNT: 1261
SOURCES
1) Lisa Crosier, Owner and Aesthetician of Lisa Crosier Skincare Studio. 360-7384600, lisaskincare@yahoo.com
2) Schuyler vanWoerden, Aesthetician, Dermatology & Laser Center NW in
Bellingham, will not be available for contact because the day after interviewed
went on vacation, but have recording where she answered a few questions and can
be used for fact-checking
3) Antoinette Asemota, Junior, 360-990-8195
Defying Time: The Secrets to Youthful Skin
New skin cells break through the top layer of Antionette Asemota’s skin as she
sleeps. Her nightly Olay moisturizing and anti-wrinkle cream routine helps promote
active skin cell production and replenish her skin from daily use. When she awakens, her
skin smooth and glowing with new skin cells, she gets up and washes her face with a
Biore cleanser. Then she applies a variety of Olay products with SPF to protect and
hydrate her skin, preventing wrinkles. After putting on her Maybelline foundation (SPF
18, of course), lip gloss and mascara – her skin is ready to face the day.
Western junior Asemota, 28, makes skincare a priority; since her early 20s, she
has developed a specific morning and night routine. Weighing an average of eight
pounds, skin is the largest organ that protects our body and creates our physical attributes.
Asemota’s skincare motto is preventing her skin from rapidly aging (wrinkles, sun
spots, discoloration, the list goes on). She says in order to do that, it’s crucial to have a
proper skin routine to encourage active skin cells. “Having a routine to help skin cells
stay active and reach the surface of the skin keeps it looking young and firm,” Asemota
says.
S-K-I-N
Before starting an aging prevention skincare routine, it’s important to understand
how and what skin does for the body. According to a National Geographic, human skin is
made up of three main layers. The “epidermis” is the outermost layer consisting of cells
called keratinocytes that constantly grow out as exterior skin cells die. It takes (on
average) five weeks for new skin cells to reach the surface (epidermis).
The second layer of skin is called “dermis” and it’s a deep layer of skin that gives
skin its strength and elasticity from fibers of collagen and elastin. The glands here also
help secrete oil-like sebum for lubricating hair and skin.
The last layer is the “subcutis,” a seam of fat laid down as a fuel reserve in case of
a food shortage and works as insulation and cushioning.
The skin cell life cycle is an important component that works in and through
every layer of skin to regulate human bodies starting at birth.
“It’s important to understand the skin cell cycle and have a skincare routine to
help consistently start with a fresh face,” Asemota says. “If you have acne or dry skin,
putting creams on top of those dead skin layers isn’t beneficial because the creams have
to fight through all dead skin before it reaches new healthy skin.”
Skin cells renew themselves starting in the subcutis, and move up to the dermis
and epidermis layer of skin about every 28 days. Schuyler vanWoerden, an aesthetician at
Dermatology & Laser Center Northwest in Bellingham, says skin cell cycles also vary
with age.
“Skin cells from age 14 to the early 20s is the most normal, but in the 30s and 40s
age range that cycle starts to slow down along with your metabolism; in general, the
aging process begins,” vanWoerden says.
Ingredient: Delayed Aging
Skin cells are one of the fastest-dividing cells in the human body; but with time
and environmental wear and tear, that rate declines around 50 percent after age 30,
according to Life Extension Magazine.
Lisa Crosier is an aesthetician and owner of Lisa Crosier Skincare Studio located
in Bellingham who’s had a passion for healthy skin for the past 18 years, says one of her
favorite skincare ingredients is “glycolic acid.” It is a natural fruit acid that helps
rejuvenate the skin by encouraging the shedding process of dead skin cells. “I got started
doing makeup artistry then realized people were using makeup to cover up their skin
problems – that got me more interested in helping people understand and rejuvenate their
skin better.”
Asemota advises doing a glycolic peel facial every few months. “They are usually
around $30-40 and it takes off layers of skin so afterward your face will look like a
baby’s butt,” Asemota says.
Numerous professional treatments are available for those who want to pamper
their skin. Some treatments available in skin care studios and dermatology offices include
microdermabrasions, facials and chemical peels. All treatments help deep clean pores,
moisturize skin and rejuvenate new skin cells.
Asemota visits Blessings Salon Spa, located in Fairhaven, to get facials every
other month to help extract white heads and promote new skin cell growth.
If regular spa treatments aren’t an option, numerous at-home remedies are easy to
try at home. For example, the “Gentle Oatmeal Almond Facial Cleansing,” from The
Complete Skin Care Therapy website, helps exfoliate the top layer of skin using the oats
and almonds and leaves skin soft and glowing. “I do a special pumpkin peel every three
weeks, it takes about 20 layers of dead skin cells off,” Asemota says. “You leave it on for
three minutes and it feels nice and takes out all of the dead skin.”
Routine for Youthful Skin
Crosier says three main things, starting in one’s early 20s, can help prevent aging
and prolong active skin cells: “Wear sunscreen, exfoliate and moisturize the skin every
day.”
“You have to start a routine in your 20s because at that age your skin is firm, as
opposed to waiting for your skin to start aging,” Asemota says. “I try to fit in a
professional facial every three months, which is about $50; but, that’s much cheaper then
doing Botox and trying to fix a wrinkle that’s already there. A routine is a preventative
measure as long as you’re consistent with it.”
vanWoerden always reminds her patients and the community about is the
importance of sunscreen, even in Washington state weather. “We have the highest
incident of Melanoma (skin cancer) in the U.S. due to tanning booths and the false sense
of protection from the clouds and rain,” vanWoerden says. She says proper use of
sunscreen is a vital tactic to keeping skin healthy and preventing aging.
Asemota takes high sunscreen precaution on her skin. “Every skincare and
makeup product I use has sunscreen in it – I’m a SPF 30 person in life, and on the beach
SPF 50,” Asemota says. Crosier says once certain parts of the skin are damaged from the
sun, no kind of treatment will reverse the damage.
Exfoliation can be found in various face and body creams to help scrape off dead
skin cells. “Exfoliation is so important and essential to having glowing skin; think about
how men usually don’t develop fine lines around the mouth like women do as they age –
that’s because men consistently scrape off dead skin cells when they shave,” Crosier
says. “They do manual exfoliation without realizing it; when you remove the top layer of
dead skin cells, it encourages new skin cells to develop. That’s why more women should
input exfoliating into their daily routine.”
Asemota uses her “Clarisonic” device on a weekly basis to exfoliate. Clarisonic
claims to be a device that uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements
per second to thoroughly remove six times more makeup and two times more dirt and oil
than cleansing with hands.
Last but not least, hydrating the skin is crucial. Crosier says it’s important to add
eye cream in the early 20s and moisturize skin at night. “This helps the skin rejuvenate
overnight (therefore preventing wrinkles and aging),” Crosier says.
Crosier says the bottom line to promoting healthy skin cells to prevent rapid aging
is a consistent skincare routine with the basic necessities.
Just remember the three basics: Sunscreen. Exfoliate. Moisturize.
PULL QUOTES
“It’s important to understand the skin cell cycle and consistently start with a fresh face,”
Asemota says. “If you have acne or dry skin, putting creams on top of those dead skin
layers isn’t beneficial because the creams have to fight through all dead skin before it
reaches new healthy skin. That’s why it’s important to learn how to keep skin cells
active.”
“Skin cells from age 14 to the early 20’s is the most normal, but in the 30-40’s age range
that cycle starts to slow down along with your metabolism, in general the aging process
begins,” vanWoerden says.
“Every skincare and makeup product I use daily has sunscreen in it – I’m a SPF 30
person in life, and on the beach SPF 50,” Asemota says.
“Wear sunscreen, exfoliate and moisturize the skin every day,” Croiser says.
PAGE DESIGN
For this article, I’m thinking something really classy, cursive words, delicate colors and
design to go along with “beauty” and the “anti-aging” feel.
PHOTO IDEAS
For this article, a photographer can do to Lisa’s skincare studio (I can ask for permission)
and get her “in action” doing spa treatments possibly? Or showing us some of the things
she sells that includes ingredients I have listed above? Also, Antoinette Asemota said she
would be willing for a photographer to take photos of her skin and beauty products and
her “in action” doing her routine.
BREAKOUT BOX IDEA 1
About spa/dermatology facial treatments
Microdermabrasions
In microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin in a gentle abrasion
technique that removes the dead outer layer of skin. It is basically an exfoliation and skin
rejuvenation procedure. Age spots and fine lines can be erased, creating softer, smoother
skin that has a younger feel to the touch.
Facials
There are numerous facials available. Popular ones include: Galvanic facials, which
involve electrically stimulating the skin with a handheld device, enable moisturizers and
serums to penetrate the skin more deeply. Facials with retinoic acid helps take off older
skin cells, build collagen, and reduce the signs of aging.
Chemical peels
Chemical peels, also known as chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, are a technique used to
improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the
skin, which causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is
usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin. The new skin also is temporarily
more sensitive to the sun.
*Information provided by WEB MD
BREAKOUT BOX IDEA 2
At-home Remedies
Vitamin C Facial Cleanser
Combine two tablespoons of baking soda with lemon or tomato juice. You'll need enough
juice so that you can make a thick paste that will cover your face and neck. Wash well,
rinse and apply a moisturizer. This formula works best for persons with oily skin.
SOURCE: LiveStrong
http://www.livestrong.com/article/136037-natural-home-remedies-younger-lookingskin/
Gentle Oatmeal Almond Facial Cleansing
The combination of almonds and oats gently exfoliate the top layer of the skin.
Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells that dull the face. This natural skin cleansing
recipe will leave your skin soft and glowing.
2 Cups Rolled Oats
(see note below)
1/2 cup Almonds
2 Tbl. Dried rose petals
2 Tbl. Dried lavender flowers
Finely grind all ingredients separately in a grinder (a coffee grinder works). Mix all
ingredients together, cover and store in a cool dry place.
For Dry Skin:
Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of cleansing grains with warm water to make a creamy paste and
add 1/2 teaspoon almond oil.
For Normal to Oily Skin:
Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of cleansing grains with warm water to make a creamy paste,
omit the almond oil.
With your fingertips and in an upward circular motion, gently massage the cleansing
grains into your skin. Rinse with warm water and then apply a toner and moisturizer.
Note: when purchasing oats, be sure they are natural rolled oats. Check the ingredients to
be sure they are all natural rolled oats. Do not use the quick cook or flavored type.
SOURCE: Complete Skin Care Therapy
http://www.completeskincaretherapy.com/exfoliaterecipes.html
BREAKOUT BOX IDEA 3
(List all of Antoinette Asemota products, what she uses in morning and night and her
routine, can make it a fun how-to box) Since she has a lot of steps, maybe just list her
favorite Olay, Biore and Maybelline products
Morning Routine
1) Biore anti-warming wet face first
2) Olay complete moisture SPF 15 UV, skin shield
3) Olay Eye transforming cream (helps prevent wrinkles for under the eye)
4) Olay Deep wrinkle treatment for crows feet around the eyes
5) Olay For Eye Puffiness
6) Olay Discoloration, for any acne scars
7) Gene Juarex, French benefit primer, seal in makeup from Gene Juarez Fringe Benefit
8) Mineral liquid Maybelline
9) Concealer always on top and under eyes, lighten
10) L’Oreal Flat-matte foundation (SPF 19)
11) Bronzer/Blush
12) Revlon Eyebrow makeup
13) L’Oreal Mascara luminous
14) Revlon Lipstick “just bitten”
BREAKOUT BOX IDEA 4
Two key ingredients called “teprenone” and “caprylic acid” that have recently been
clinically demonstrated to extend skin cell life span and maintain moisture throughout the
years, promoting youthful looking skin.
Teprenone supports cell survival and improves skin appearance by preventing cellular
“senescence” (aging) and “apoptosis” (programmed death) of skin cells after replication.
Caprylic acid is a fatty acid naturally found in palm and coconut oils, it absorbs in the
skin 100 times faster than similar compounds. Discovery of ingredients that help people
maintain a youthful appearance through skin cell DNA repair continues to grow.
RESEARCH/BACKGROUND
http://www.lisaskincare.com/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/136037-natural-home-remedies-younger-looking-skin/
http://www.completeskincaretherapy.com/exfoliaterecipes.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/01/23/do-skin-creams-work_n_1208943.html
www.webmd.com
http://www.cam.ac.uk/about/scienceseminars/age/ageing.html
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/skinarticle/
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/aug2011_Delay-Skin-Aging-with-Cutting-EdgeTopical-DNA-Technology_01.htm
http://www.completeskincaretherapy.com/exfoliaterecipes.html
http://www.clarisonic.com/
http://www.biore.com/
http://www.genejuarez.com/
http://blessingssalonspa.com/clientmanager/Live/Sites/NoFrame.asp?CID=611&DataID=
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