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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

What are the Consequences of Ageing on Skin

By Andrea Hamilton


One of the first visible signs of aging are wrinkles. Forehead wrinkles, crow's feet and giggle lines can start to form in your mid-to-late twenties if you don't take the preventative measures to take care of your skin. Applying sunscreen, staying hydrated, moisturizing, exfoliating, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking can slow down the development of wrinkles.

Another effect of aging is decreased skin elasticity. The tight skin on your face will begin flagging and drooping. The skin becomes droopy thanks to the effects of gravity on your less firm skin. While this can make your face look skinnier, studies indicates that older populations that are chubbier or plump seem to look younger than those that are skinny. Application of cream for wrinkles and anti-aging moisturizers can promote skin hydration and elasticity.

Dry and itchy skin are also caused by aging. Due to depleting oils, the skin becomes drier and itchier among older adults. It is strongly advised that those with dry skin, bathe or shower in tepid water as hot water can further dry out the skin.

The physical appearance of the skin is altered as it ages. Lesions, benign growths and bruises become more and more common as we age. This happens as the skin has received exposure to toxic polluntants from the environment and biologically, blood vessel walls become thinner as we get older.

Regular sun exposure speeds up the ageing effect on your skin. The UV sun rays encourage burnt and dry skin. Moreover it is a predisposing factor for carcinoma of the epidermis. You must thus wear suntan lotion when out.

There is not any absolute method to stop the the natural process of aging, but there are easy and effective ways we can do to fend off the appearance of the tangible indicators of skin aging.




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