#Make_It_Match - The damage is done - what now?

#MakeItMatch

Make_It_Match is a campaign I created to educate the public on prevention and treatments for premature aging of the skin on neck and decolletage'.

Issue :

Premature aging, Neck & Decolletage' 

Premature aging of the neck and decollete’  can cause women to appear older than they are.

“It is far easier to prevent wrinkles and skin damage than to try to undo years of sun damage and lack of good skincare”, Kristie Isaac RN - The Anti Aging Nurse.

In my late 30’s early 40’s I started thinking about aging &  finally started preventative skincare. Had I known then what I know now - I would have started this in my early 20’s.  Don’t worry it's NEVER too late to start !

 I've always tried to prevent sun damage and wrinkles on my face, but didn't realize how important skincare for my neck and decolletage' were.  

"It just doesn't match!"

Turning 51 this year I really started noticing that my neck/decollete’  "did not match" my face.  My face looks like a 40 something and my neck looks like a 60 something!

A couple of years ago started applying skincare products to these areas, but not consistently.  About 6 months ago I really started to try to undo the years of sun damage,  loose neck skin, and premature aging in these areas. 

"I completely missed preventative skincare for my neck & decolletage areas."

 I have always applied sunscreen to my face, but never included my neck/decolletage', these areas were completely missed!!!

The damage is done, What now?

1. Creams & Serums (hydroquinone, HTH, retinol)
2. Hydrafacials (Hydro based facial treatments w added lightening/ brightening serums)
3. Medical grade Peels (chemical peels)
4. Microneedling 
5. Laser treatments (IPL)
6. Plasma Fibroblast Treatments 

I have TRIED EVERYTHING!

Everything above - I have tried...

Sun damage was really causing my neck area to look older than my age.  It almost reminds me of "chicken skin." First I tried a prescription lightening cream that had little to no effect.  I also tried nightly retinol, which didn't help. I stepped it up to targeted hydrafacial's, chemical peels, microneedling and still, very little change. I do not own a laser due to their high cost so I skipped  to plasma fibroblast. Note: All of these treatments do work when treated early, but my years of  no preventive skincare & sun damage were so severe I needed something more.

I started researching and found fibroblast plasma treatments.  I bought my device, numbed up the area and will repeat the treatments every 4 weeks.   So far I have completed one of the 3 to 4 sessions needed.  

Watch my skincare journey and share yours at #Make_It_Match

#Make_It_Match- Don't Forget The Neck!

#Make_It_Match

Ladies - don’t forget the NECK!!! 

Let's face it - No one wants "chicken skin" or to look older than their actual age....

 #MakeItMatch is a campaign I started to educate the public on prevention & treatments to avoid premature aging of the neck and decolletage'.

“It is far easier to prevent wrinkles and skin damage than to try to undo years of sun damage and lack of good skincare”, Kristie Isaac RN - The Anti Aging Nurse.

You know what I'm talking about….you see a lady over 40 and her face looks great, but her neck and decolletage' do not match!!!  Extremely thin skin on the neck and hands & can cause premature aging making women appear older than they are.

Helpful tips to remember about Neck and Decollete’ areas: Remember “A-P-S”

A= Area, include your neck & decolletage'

#1 Most Important tip - the FACE doesn't stop below your chin!  When doing your skincare regimen - take the extra 30 seconds to go all the way down the neck to bottom of your decolletage.

P= Prevention is KEY

#2 Second most important tip: you are NEVER too young to start preventative skin care.  I wish I would have someone tell me this when I was in my 20’s!!!!  Sun damage is a major contributor of wrinkles and premature aging of the skin.  Wrinkle & skin damage prevention should start in your early 20’s.

S= Skincare, good skincare is like your insurance policy

#3 Good skin care is important and women over 30 should be using a retinol product nightly (or as many times per week) as your skin will tolerate.  Consider good skincare as an insurance policy for your face!

  Visit my anti aging blog "Anti-Aging-RN on blogger.com to hear more about all things related to  skincare & healthy aging. 

Visit my website AntiAgingRN.com.com to find out  more about how to prevent/undo neck and decollete skin damage. I will also be sharing stories, pics, & vids from clients as well as my own personal  “Make it Match” neck & decolletage' treatment journey. 

Comments, questions, sharing personal stories are encouraged- we're all in this together!