In the simplest sense, we are all bags full of chemicals. The existence of our body is possible, thanks to the bonding and non-bonding nature of compounds. Even our deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which is responsible for the transmission of genetic information, is a unique arrangement of compounds and elements. And even the substances sustaining us are chemicals. The energy drink we consume replenishes the sodium and potassium ions in our body. The fruits and vegetables we eat provide the minerals and vitamins that we need. And the meat and fish we intake provides the proteins that build up our muscles and central nervous system.
But these compounds that make and sustain our body degrade as we age; they do not last forever. That is why diseases like osteoporosis occur, which results from lack of calcium. Another is malnourishment, which results from the lack of various vitamins and minerals in the body. The loss of important chemicals and compounds must then be avoided by each of us for it imposes very high risks. Perhaps this is the main reason why food supplements, medicines and vitamins were formulated and produced by chemists. Due to the birth of the said products, the chemicals that are supposedly naturally occurring in our body are being replenished artificially.
The loss of compounds due to sun exposure and aging does not only damage our health, it also damages our youthfulness. Just take for example the loss of hyaluronic acid in our body, which leads to the folding and lining of the skin. Hyaluronic acid makes our skin plump and elastic, and thus, making it smooth and full. Without it, our faces would look stern and dull as ever. Another example is the loss of collagen, which leads to the drying and roughening of the skin. Collagen is a protein that is considered one of the major components of the skin.
But there is no need to fear now. One can retain his or her beauty and youthfulness as long as he or she wants. With the birth of dermal fillers, wrinkles can now be easily reduced and even eliminated. One of the most famous brands of dermal fillers is Restylane. Restylane is an injectable beauty product that is used to reduce severe facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds and scars. It can also be used to enhance lip size and reverse the downward shape of the lips. It is the first brand that contains hyaluronic acid to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The compounds that make up Restylane are not derived from animals so there is no need to worry for possible allergic reactions. However, its injection into the dermis should still be assisted by a trained medical professional. The effects of the treatment depend on age and skin type but usually, one treatment is enough to produce good results. A few days after the treatment, the patient may experience moderate pain, redness and swelling but it will naturally disappear. The use of Restylane is safe if administered correctly.
Great article but you failed to mention that the effects of most derma filers are temporary therefore they must be done periodically if you want to keep the wrinkles at bay.
Never thought of myself as a “bag of chemicals” but yeah, I guess so! I heard that Sculptra is the way to go for longer lasting results, though.