Below is a brief explanation into each of these areas.
Intrinsic Natural Skin Aging
There are a variety of reasons for natural skin aging.
Signs of this include:
1 Fine lines and wrinkles
2 Crow’s feet around the outer corners of the eyes
3 Crepe like skin underneath the eyes
4 Fat loss underneath the cheeks and eyes
5 Uneven skin tone including age spots
6 Dehydrated skin
7 Thinner skin
The reason for this skin decline is due to a lack of elasticity which encourages wrinkles, and aslower production of collagen, which causes a slower skin cell turnover. Another top reason is hormonal changes.
Extrinsic Reasons for Skin Aging
The Sun:
One of the main culprits toward premature skin aging is solar exposure. Yes, the sun. Without a broad spectrum UVA and UVB sunscreen, skin can be subjected to photo-aging damage, such as:
1 Freckles and age spots
2 Rough skin
3 Uneven skin tone
4 Saggy skin
5 Fine lines
Long-term sun damage creates these strong side-effects of photo-aging. And this damage happens over year, and with it, the destruction of collagen.
Typically, those with lighter skin are more susceptible to premature skin damage caused by the sun, whereas olive-toned and darker skin types generally have fine wrinkles and blotchy skin.
Expressions:
Facial expressions, such as laughing, frowning or worrying, are other reasons for the production of fine lines and wrinkles. This type of muscle movement can cause glabellar lines between the eyebrows, forehead wrinkles, fine lines around the eyes, and nasolabial folds, also commonly known as "parenthesis around the mouth."
Sleep Habits:
The way someone sleeps at night can also promote wrinkles. Also known as "sleep wrinkles," these lines can actually be triggered by the way a person sleeps on their pillow. Those who have a tendency to sleep on their stomachs or side have a bigger potential of getting "sleep wrinkles."
Conversely, those who sleep on their backs have a less likelihood of developing wrinkles when they are asleep.
Gravity:
While gravity grounds things, it also starts to take a toll on the skin when people are in their in their mid-fifties and older. Naturally, skin may be more prone to sagging.
Smoking:
Traditional cigarette smoking may spur premature aging skin such as fine lines and wrinkles. The repeated facial movements of puffing on a cigarette may create wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.
Additionally, studies are showing that the biochemical physiological changes in the body due to traditional smoking may spur skin aging as well as a lackluster complexion.
Lifestyle Changes:
Simple lifestyle changes can help protect skin from premature aging.
These changes include:
1 Wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen every day when outdoors, including the wintertime and overcast days
2 Wearing protective clothing when outdoors such as quality sunglasses and brimmed hats
3 Stop smoking
4 Attempt to change sleep positions
These above guidelines can help protect your skin and slow down premature skin aging.
