DNA Moves From Crime Scene To Skin Care (NAPSA)—It may sound more like something out of a crime drama than the world of skin care, but scientists now say advances in the field of DNA could help you deal with wrinkles and age spots and possibly even help in the fight against skin cancer. The findings are the latest phase in a wave of new uses for DNA. As the string of genes becomes increasingly consumer friendly, people can now have DNAtests performed on their dogs to find out exactly what type of breed they own. Or have a sample of their own DNA turned into a uniquely personal piece of modern art. However, it’s DNA’s new- found use in skin care that has doctors talking. “Clinical studies suggest that DNArepair may be the key to reducing precancerous cells and promoting overall healthy skin,” says Ron Moy, M.D., Former CoChief of the UCLA Division of Dermatology and Director of Dermatology at the California Wellness Institute’s clinic, the California Health and Longevity Institute. High-Tech Approach Dr. Moy now recommends a type of DNA repair skin care to patients called Remergent DNA Repair Formula. It is available through doctors and designed to reprogram the skin’s genetic code, using DNA repair enzymes that serve as a sort of DNAfirst-aid kit. It assists in skin recovery from past damage at a cellular level, maximizing sustained skin health. Scientists now say that repairing damaged DNA could be key to skin health. When paired with sunscreen, the product offers an innovative yet simple two-pronged approach to renewing sun-damaged skin: repair and protect. Protecting Skin While certain first-aid triggers are inherent in DNA, experts say our ability to self-repair declines with age and is impaired by the degree of cumulative sun exposure. That impairment could leave people at increased risk. More than 1 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, according to the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Studies now show that UV light actually attacks and damages the skin’s DNA. Theresult is wrinkled, dry, discolored and slack skin. These “solar scars” may even predispose people to skin cancer. To learn more about skin care or DNArepair, call (800) 590-4244 or visit www.remergentskin.com.
