| Tom Mammone, executive director of Clinique Research and
Development, talks about how stress affects aging and the benefits of
Clinique’s latest product, Superdefense SPF 25/ PA+++ Age Defense
Moisturizer.Does stress really affect aging? When your body is under
stress, it releases hormones including adrenaline and cortisol. These
stress hormones can cause irritation and loss of immune function in the
skin and the effects of this are very similar to what happens during
the natural aging process. When skin is irritated it can lead to a
compromised barrier function.
A strong barrier keeps moisture in and external aggressors and
irritants out. When the barrier is damaged, moisture evaporates more
rapidly and irritants can get in more easily, both of which cause
damage to the skin.
In addition, when the immune function of skin is compromised, its
ability to fight off external invaders and suppress damaged cells
before they multiply is also compromised. Why did you choose to
approach age prevention this way? We have had anecdotal evidence for a
long time that psychological stress can affect skin.
One of the best examples is to look at pictures of politicians that
have had to deal with particularly stressful times during their terms.
The difference between the pictures before they held office and after
can be dramatic. This topic is one that has long been of interest to us
so when the opportunity for Clinique scientists to do targeted research
on the subject came about, we took it.
The findings from our study confirmed that emotional or
psychological stress can damage skin’s natural defences. In addition,
the research led us to have a clearer understanding of how
psychological stress can damage the skin and armed with this knowledge,
we were able to look into ways to combat this visible damage topically.
What makes this product so special? This product is our first to
address the damaging visible effects of physiological and emotional
stress on the skin. It boosts skin’s ability to protect against the
visible effects of internal stress. It also includes ingredients to
fight external stress anddamage, and it is a
great moisturizer that helps keep skin’s barrier in the best possible health.
When you have a strong barrier, your skin is able to retain the
moisture it needs to function optimally and defend against the external
aggressors that can cause the damaging affects that lead to premature
ageing. Who should use this product?
This product is designed to fight off the visible signs of ageing.
Depending on whether your main skin concern is prevention or repair,
we’ll help you select the best regimen for your skin needs and type.
Superdefense SPF 25/PA+++ Age Defense Moisturizer is a great choice if
your main skin goal is to maintain skin’s health and strength as well
as prevent the signs of premature aging.
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