Does Your Skin Resemble a Plum Or a Prune?


By Richard Fanelli


how did this happen? What could have I done to prevent this? You panic and POOF…thankfully, it was just a nightmare.


Y Then it makes you think; what will my face look like in 25


years? Well, let’s talk reality and examine the plum and the prune dilemma to illustrate. Let's start with a very simple question. How does a plum go from looking plump, healthy and vibrant to a life- less, crinkled prune? Now, most people will say it's because, "the plum has been dried out." But if that were the only reason then why can't you turn a prune BACK into a plum by simply soaking it in water? Sure, after a day or two, the prune may become a little softer, a little soggier but you'll never fool someone into thinking it's a plum again. As your body dries out with age, your skin starts to look hollow and limp, which visibly alters the shape and struc- ture of your entire face. Your skin naturally loses volume over time.


Dermal Volume Loss


There is a problem that affects nearly everyone over the age of 35, and keeps getting worse over time. It's called dermal volume loss. Over time, the plump, soft tissue in and around your face naturally starts to lose fullness and definition. The production of collagen is necessary for a full face. The hollowness that results from aging is the volume loss that happens when collagen produc- tion is stunted.


You may not be able to stop this volume loss altogether, but you can replenish lost volume with two substances proven to deeply penetrate the skin when applied topically. They have the unique ability to penetrate several skin layers and therefore provide a super- hydrating and smoothing effect for longer periods of time.


MSM and Emu Oil


New research concludes, MSM and Emu Oil are more of a bombshell discovery for the skin than originally thought. Take a look at these impressive findings.


MSM: The supplement form of MSM (Methyl-sulfonyl-meth-


ane) is a white, odorless powder and is most well known for its use as a natural arthritis remedy since it helps to soften the joint tissue and restore flexibility.


ou’re asleep; and you’re having a nightmare. You walk to your bathroom mirror; you look up and you see your face 25 years older than it really is. It’s wrinkled, old and sagging. You think;


This is one of the primary reasons MSM is so effective as a topical skincare ingredient. It is also water soluble, so it will not build to toxic levels.


MSM helps make the skin cells more absorbent and receptive to plumping and hydration. It has a brightening and a luminizing effect on the skin when applied topically. MSM is fundamental for collagen creation. Additionally, sagging skin, wrinkles, and also dry, split skin are all improved. MSM works to fabricate new, solid tissues. MSM can standardize collagen establishment and drasti- cally enhance skin health.


Emu Oil: The best Emu oil must pass a strict certification.


There are different grades and different qualities of refinement. For thousands of years the aboriginal people of the Australian outback have used oil derived from emus; a large, flightless bird, to soothe minor aches, reduce fevers, and wound care. These qualities were largely unknown in the West until 1992 when a particular com- pany began recognizing the potential for a product that could help address many every day skincare concerns.


To understand why emu oil is so good for dry, aging skin and other skin conditions, you have to understand your skin's basic structure and proper function. Your skin has three major compo- nents which all work together.


Layers of Skin We’ll start with the bottom component and work our way


out. The deepest component is the hypodermis, which is fat stored between muscle and skin. This functions as insulation and padding and is also a storehouse for nutrients and energy. Above that is the dermis, which provides structure and support. This averages about 2 mm. thick but thins with age. It’s made of:


• Structural proteins like collagen, the scaffolding keeping skin plump and wrinkle free.


• Elastin, a coil like protein that keeps your skin elastic so it can rebound after stretching.


• Blood vessels bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells. • Lymphatic vessels carry away toxins and waste.


• Specialized cells like fibroblasts and masts; hair follicles, nerves and sweat glands all surrounded by a gel-like substance composed of moisture binding compounds.


28 ELM™ Maine - July/August 2019


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