I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that as we age our skin goes through a lot of changes. Most noticeable, our skin loses some of its elasticity and we start to see the first appearance of wrinkles. Several factors can contribute to this including:
- Smoking
- Sun Exposure
- Loss of subcutaneous support
- Stress levels
- Gravity
- Daily facial movement
- Obesity
- Sleep positions
Smokers tend to have more wrinkles than non-smokers. The wrinkles may be partly due to the puckering of the mouth around the cigarette, but they’re primarily the result of the production of free radicals.
Sun exposure results in a breakdown of the elastin fibers. The skin sags and stretches but loses the ability to snap back after stretching. The skin bruises and tears more easily and takes longer to heal. This damage may not be apparent until later in life.
The loss of fat below the skin on the face can result in loosened skin, sunken eyes, and a general skeletal appearance to the face.
Gravity, daily facial movements and sleep positions can result in drooping of eyebrows and eyelids, looseness and fullness under the cheeks and jaws and even longer ear lobes.
To postpone these effects one should limit exposure to the sun and avoid smoking. Additionally, a daily skin care regimen consisting of a cleanser, toner and moisturizer is recommended. Facial exercises can also be helpful.
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