Anti Aging Skin Care is a much sought after and discussed subject for the young and the old. It known that there are two types of skin aging, intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external). Intrinsic is caused by the natural aging process. Our collagen production starts slowing down in our twenties, and dead skin cells don't shed as quickly while new skin cells aren't being made as quickly. Signs of Intrinsic aging are fine wrinkles, thin/transparent skin, loss of underlying fat, sagging skin, dry/itchy skin, inability to sweat as much, thinning nails, gray hair and hair loss. Extrinsic factors are things in our environment that cause premature aging of the skin, UV rays, gravity, stress, repetitive facial expressions, smoking, pollution and even our sleeping position can contribute to premature aging. Deep wrinkles and leathery skin on the neck and face are signs of overexposure to the sun. The best way to prevent this is to be obsessive about wearing products containing sunscreen, whether it's skin lotion or make up. Also avoid spending long periods of time in the direct sunlight. Smoking causes changes in our bodies that speed up aging. People as young as twenty can have microscopic wrinkling on the face and after a period of time deeply wrinkled, yellowish, leather skin can develop. Hint, stop smoking. Taking supplements with Vitamins A, E, and C can help your body maintain healthy skin. A clay facial mask once a week removes impurities from the surrounding environment, and helps to soothe the skin reducing redness and dry patches and lifting away dead skin cells. Using an astringent like witch hazel will help to tighten skin and close pores. Regularly applying lotion keeps skin drenched in the moisture it needs to carry on biological processes. |
