Ageing Skin When a person is young, he or she does not have wrinkles or sagging skin because the skin does a great job of stretching and retaining moisture. The dermis layer of the skin has an elastic quality thanks to fibres called elastin that keep the skin looking and feeling young. A protein in the dermis called collagen is essential in preventing wrinkles. However, over time, the dermis begins to lose both collagen and elastin, therefore reducing the skin’s ability to absorb, retain and transport moisture to the other layers of the skin. The ‘fat’ in the subcutaneous layer that gives the skin its plump appearance also begins to disappear. This causes the epidermis to sag and thus, wrinkles form.Theres no magic age (for example, 40) when everyone suddenly gets wrinkles. Some people in their 20s have little wrinkles around their eyes (called crows feet) from squinting or spending too much time in the sun. Some people might not see wrinkles till they reach their 50s or 60s. This is usually because they have taken good care of their skin over the years and may have more sebum, the skins natural oil. They may also have good genes - which means their family members have quite good collagen. Eventually, however, most people will notice a few. Its all part of the natural natural aging process. The most unfortunate part of the ageing process is saggy skin! It may seem that there is no way to escape it, but a good skin care regime will give you the best chance of reducing the problem. As we age, the skin’s collagen molecules begin to break down and this results in a deepening of lines. Unlike the facial skin, the skin of the body does not possess the same underlying skin infrastructure. No matter how much you tone your muscles, you might find it incredibly hard to tighten or lift the loose skin. Fibroblasts which is one of the specialised cells responsible for collagen production slow down. Elastin is broken over large areas of tissue. With minimal collagen being produced and mass amounts of elastin fibres irrevocably being broken, the skin loses turgidity and bounce. Likewise, dead cells build up upon the surface as a defence mechanism – an armour plate as it were, against the assaults of free radicals and sun damage. Here are some useful tips people can observe to prevent reduce wrinkles at an early age: Avoid spending too much time in the direct sun, especially during the hours when the suns rays are harshest (between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM). Sunblock helps, but it doesnt block out all the damaging UV rays that cause the skins to wrinkle. Still, if you are outside a lot, be sure to wear a sunblock with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher and reapply often (every 2 to 3 hours). Always reapply after swimming or playing sports that cause you to perspire! Avoid Tanning Salons. The UV light from tanning booths is just as damaging as the sun. Do not smoke! Smoking robs your skin of precious moisture vitamin C and causes premature (early) wrinkles. Drink plenty of water. Tip (Use a few granules of himalayan or celtic salt on your tongue and the water will pass more easily into the cell) These salts have many important essential trace minerals which are need for the health and well being of skin and body Regularly moisturize your skin, especially during colder months when the air is drier. Winter is a great time to start skin peeling treatments, Using ingredients like Vit A, Niacinnamide, Vit C, Antioxidants will keep your skins health in check
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:21:56 +0000
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