Anti aging treatments have evolved from simple natural solutions to high-efficiency cosmetic products and procedures. Nowadays, it is only a matter of personal choice and budget to choose between the wide range of solutions out there.

 In the past, as early as the ancient times, solutions were not very complex but the story goes they were quite efficient. From the sour milk bathes of the Egyptians to the ayurvedic topical skincare with anti aging benefits, solutions for the aging skin concerns existed everywhere. Cleopatra is known to have bathed in fresh milk to keep her skin young; later Renaissance chronicles have revealed about how exquisite, old wines and honey improved the skin appearance of the women in the court of Louis IV of France.  These methods could look a bit extreme but this only shows how aging has been a constant skin care issue for women, since the ancient times.

Today’s anti aging treatments like creams and lotions are the most popular and because of their practical nature, in high demand. Over the counter creams and specialized salon anti aging treatments, all promise to make a few years vanish off our face. Ingredients mostly derive from the ancient formula, but the modern technologies and discoveries make it more complex and bring other elements to the rescue.

Most used anti aging salon treatments and therapies include dermabrasion, exfoliation, peelings, salon treatments with high-concentration vitamins or hydrators, laser therapies, fillers - different substances used as dermal fillers, and other natural rejuvenation treatments.

Dermabrasion is one of the oldest procedures initially designed to remove acne scars but later re-discovered for its multiple skin benefits. Most used in anti aging treatments is the gentle form called microdermabrasion, which basically removes the surface skin layers to reveal a new, healthy complexion. This can be done at different depth levels and help with the cells turnover. It is one of the fastest, immediate-results therapies and represents instant renewal, as it improves skin condition and erases imperfections. The procedure is recommended in: aging (wrinkles, photo-damage), acne, stretch marks, scarring, hyper-pigmentation etc.
The quick but superficial way to remove dead skin cells is basic exfoliation, which can be done at home with abrasive creams of low-concentration special gels.

Peels are usually multi-purpose and not just anti aging treatments. They help with improving the skin looks considerably depending on the concentration of the peeling substance. This peel substance is based on chemical or natural ingredients. For example, the Glycolic peel uses Glycolic Acid (which is a fruit acid, mainly derived from sugar cane, but also extracted from pineapple and other various fruits) and is very beneficial in anti aging procedures because it is also a very good moisturizer. With similar effects but only milder, Lactic Acid is also a natural alternative. Remember Cleopatra’s milk baths? Their efficiency might be explained by the content of lactic acids that worked to exfoliate and constantly rejuvenate the skin.
In case of conditions like hyper-pigmentation, substances like hydroquinone are used to lighten the dark spots and even out the skin tone. Chemical peels remove the dark spots and dead skin layers but can also produce irritations.
The regular salon treatments and facials with concentrated ingredients like vitamins or hydrators are benefic for any type of skin and efficient for a shorter period of time. By infusing hydrators and stimulating the body to rejuvenate skin, these procedures help in aging issues as well.

Laser therapies are used to correct imperfections and rejuvenate skin. They improve skin texture, reduce fine line and wrinkles and improve tone. Other clinical anti aging therapies include photo rejuvenation (anti aging treatment designed to rejuvenate skin using intense pulsed light – very efficient for redness associated conditions as well)

Fillers are quite popular today but not a very cheap choice because the procedure of using fillers requires specialized interventions. This involves injections of the filler substance and the results usually last for a longer time. Fillers can be obtained from your own body natural fat which gets to be distributed in the areas with wrinkles and droopy skin; this way, a smooth, even look is achieved for a longer period of time. Other popular fillers include collagen and hyaluronic acid injected into the creases of the skin.

Botox is probably one of the most famous fillers out there. Essentially the Botulinum toxin (which can be very toxic in high dosages) this substance seems to be everyone’s favorite, from ordinary people to celebrities. It instantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles, even the deeper ones and maintains the effects for months.

Anti aging products currently represent the biggest part of anti aging treatments and research to incorporate modern procedures into everyday moisturizer is still carried on. From creams to lotions with different textures, to eye creams and concentrated serums, all products represent a very efficient daily routine of dealing with the signs of aging on our face.