Skin Anti-Aging Strategies: A Review

Abstract

Skin aging is a complex biological process influenced by a combination of endogenous (intrinsic) and exogenous (extrinsic) factors. Because of the fact that skin health and beauty is considered one of the principal factors representing overall "well-being" and the perception of "health" in humans, several antiaging strategies have been developed during the last years. It is the intention of this article to review the most important anti-aging strategies that dermatologists have nowadays in hand, including preventive measurements, cosmetological strategies, topical and systemic therapeutic agents and invasive procedures.

Use of Silanols Associated with Aesthetic Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation in Menopausal Women

“…In this phase, there is a reduction in the dermic thickness, which contributes to the formation of wrinkles and flaccidity [8,9,10]. Many of the alterations are attributed to the hormonal changes in this phase of a woman's life [1,2,11]. Many strategies to reverse aging in this period are applied in menopausal women [3].…”

“…Estrogen plays a key role in the synthesis of the extracellular matrix, and its absence leads to skin atrophy [1]. Nutritional strategies, cometary and aesthetic procedures for treating mature skin can greatly improve the appearance of aged skin [2,3]. The use of organic silicon, oral and topical, has proven effective in controlling aging, mainly by elevating collagen synthesis [4,5].…”

Short Term of Oral and Topical Use of Organic Silicon in Increasing Dermal Thickness: A Case Report.

“…There are many strategies to increase collagen synthesis in the skin and reduce the aging process. Aesthetic therapies range from the most invasive, such as collagen bio stimulators, to noninvasive, such as radiofrequency [2]. In this case report, we opted for the oral supplementation of organic silicon (Exsunutriment®) and the topical application of silicon (Algiusum C®) on the face.…”

“…Some strategies aim to reverse this process. Nowadays, dermatologists have available many anti-aging strategies, including preventive measurements, cosmetological strategies, invasive procedures, and oral and topical therapeutic agents [2]. Silicon (Si) has an important role in the maintenance of numerous body tissues [3].…”

Current issues of skin aging and strategies for its correction

“…Vitamin A (retinol) and its derivatives (retinaldehyde and tretinoin) have an antioxidant effect, can induce collagen biosynthesis and reduce the expression of MMP-1 [42]. Tretinoin is a non-aromatic first-generation retinoid approved in the United States for use as an anti-aging agent [66].…”