Aging Gracefully: Anti-Aging Skin Care

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All of us want to keep our skin looking great. Sadly, even after using the most expensive anti-aging products for skin care that claim of making a visible difference in appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, you cannot really turn back the time. Bad skin condition can really bring misery but there is a lot that you can do to keep your skin looking not just healthy and vibrant but also wrinkle free for a long time. Only investment you need to make is of a small amount of time and care for your skin.

Know How Skin Functions

In order to keep your skin looking great, you must understand how the skin functions and what must be done to make sure that it keeps on functioning in correct manner. Skin is undoubtedly the largest organ of the body and comprises of three major layers known as the dermis, the epidermis and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis layer of skin contains five sub layers and is responsible for waterproofing the skin, protecting skin from microbial action and generation of new skin cells. Similarly, the dermis layer contains connectivity tissues that are responsible for production of elastin and collagen.


Factors Influencing Skin Aging

A number of factors influence skin aging. These are your natural skin type, genetic factors and external factors as well. The most important factor that decides how our skin appears is age. The skin functions and looks quite different at 20 compared to when you will be 60.

Skin care at 20s

In 20s skin, the process of skin renewal starts to drop and it becomes difficult for skin to shed dead cells which leaves a great impact on skin. Regular exfoliation is important after you reach 20 along with protecting your skin against direct exposure to sunlight. If you smoke, you must control it in order to stop premature aging effects. Smoking restrains oxygen contact with skin that leads to appearance of fine lines around mouth area.

Skin care between 30s and 50s
The cell turnover time gets considerably slowed down by the time you reach your 30s. The collagen fibers of skin begin to loose because of smoke, pollution and sunlight exposure. When you smile, the subcutaneous fat starts forming ridges as a result of which wrinkles and fine lines appear. Daily skincare regime must involve exfoliation, cleaning and moisturizing. You must also have a balanced diet and drink plenty of water.

Skin care after 50s

Because of different reasons such as decreased in estrogen level and immune system, the skin becomes fragile, prone to infection and injuries. Taking regular care of your skin can make it look healthier. You must remain stress-free in order to look lively and cheerful.

Things You Must Always Keep In Mind

It is quite important to understand that skin is after all a living tissue that is interconnected to various biological functions. This is why it is technically impossible to stop skin from aging. However if you are able to retain the firmness and elasticity of skin, you will obviously appear young for a longer period of time. No matter what your age is, you must eat healthy, wear a sunscreen every day, stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and moisturize your skin daily.

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