Who wants aging skin? Nobody, but the more you know about it, the more you can take measures to slow it down and reverse some of its effects.
Skin begins to age in the mid 20's, when a number of changes begin.
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The turnover of new cells starts to decrease, and dead cells don't shed as quickly. The production of collagen, the protein that helps hold skin together, falls off. Quantities of elastin diminish. Elastin is the protein that gives skin its resilience and firmness, and in its absence the skin begins to sag.
The familiar signs of aging begin, with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and thinner skin, with loss of the underlying layer of fat that gives the skin a more plumped up look. The skin sags, and becomes dryer. There are two types of aging. Intrinsic or natural aging, is controlled by the genes, and is inevitable. Extrinsic aging is a result of exposure to the environment.
The most significant environmental factor that causes skin to age is sun exposure. This is the major cause of skin damage over a lifetime. Repetitive facial expressions such as frowning, and smiling can contribute to wrinkling of the skin. The effects of gravity are unavoidable, but sleeping positions can be changed, and smoking can be stopped.
The sun causes freckles, age spots, spider veins, rough leathery skin, fine wrinkles, loose skin and blotchy complexion. It also attacks the elastin in the skin, contributing to saggy and loose skin.
A number of measures can be taken to safeguard the skin, and decrease the impact of environmental aging.
Protect the skin from the sun by wearing protective clothing when outside, such as a wide brimmed hat. Avoid the sun's rays between 10am and 4pm when they are strongest, and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (UVA and UVB protection) with SPF of 15 or higher.
Sleeping on the back will avoid wrinkles associated with the face being crumpled against the pillow, as it is when sleeping on the side or stomach.
Smoking causes changes that accelerate aging. A person who smokes 10 cigarettes a day for 10 years is more likely to develop deeply wrinkled, leathery skin than a non-smoker. Smokers can also develop an unhealthy yellowish complexion. The answer is to stop smoking entirely.
The good news is that aging from both natural and environmental causes can be substantially slowed down, and some aspects can be reversed. It is quite possible to take 10 years off the appearance of the face.
There are specific anti-aging skin care products that increase cell renewal, and support and enhance the natural production of collagen and elastin. This enhances the overall radiance of the skin, while giving it a firmer, more lifted appearance. Also available is a small hand held device that will "iron" away lines and wrinkles.
Seek out quality products, and non-invasive technologies that will help to reverse signs of aging and repair skin damage.
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