Flexing on Aging

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While much focus is on topical products, it is important to recognize that strong muscles provide the foundation for a more youthful, toned skin appearance. Muscle health is a vital component of aesthetics and aging that has gained more attention recently. During natural aging, muscle mass typically peaks in the late 20s to early 30s, followed by a gradual decline. After 30, individuals can lose between 3% to 5% of their muscle mass per decade. This rate accelerates after the age of 60, making sarcopenia a pressing concern.1 This article discusses the importance of muscle health concerning aesthetics and aging, highlighting effective manual and device muscle stimulation treatments that enhance facial muscle strength and tone.

Aside from water and cells, the largest portion of the dermis is composed of connective tissues located in the extracellular matrix of which 70% to 80 % is collagen. After the age of 70, collagen synthesis steadily slows, causing muscles to weaken and skin to thin.1

Proteoglycans are proteins found in the extracellular matrix of connective tissues and are responsible for an enormous amount of skin functions. A few of its functions include wrinkle prevention, increased skin hydration and elasticity, antioxidant benefits, and protection against oxidative stress induced by increased free radical levels.2 Proteoglycans are an essential component of the extracellular matrix and the major substance that fills the spaces between cells. They produce large compounds like collagen, which assist in preventing wrinkle development.3

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Susan Wade joined Viktoria De’Ann in 2015 as the director of education and sales after working in the health and education industry for over 30 years. She holds a masters in higher education, is a licensed aesthetician, and is currently completing her license in functional medicine. Wade taught kinesiology courses for 12 years at Boise State University, along with owning and operating a sports training business working closely with physicians, physical therapists, faculty members, and athletes. Her passion lies in learning about the complexities of physiology, nutrition, and cellular functions coupled with peptide science, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge in a simple and applicable format.