Aging is an inevitable process
all people go through. In fact, the aging process is considered a natural cycle
that everything and everyone must face.
Aging is most evident on your
skin. When you age, the skin loses its elasticity and that is why wrinkles and
fine lines start to appear especially on the face, neck, and hands.
Today, the most common solution
people find is through the use of anti-aging products that can minimize'if not
eliminate'the signs of aging. These anti-aging products are marketed and
advertised to encourage people to control the early signs of aging such as
wrinkles, crow's feet, and other visible fine lines.
Avoiding The Causes Of Signs
The 21st century paved the way to
the emergence of so many anti-aging products and services. Since the
effectivity of these products isn't always 100 percent guaranteed, you
shouldn't use them until you have consulted a physician or a professional. If
you are thinking of using anti-aging products in order to lessen the effects of
aging, it is a must that you conduct some research about the product you're
planning to use and its possible side effects.
And, before finally deciding
whether to use these products or not, you must first know the external factors
that contribute to aging in order to avoid them. Listed below are the major
external factors that cause skin aging, it is up to you how to avoid these in
order to maintain young looking skin.
1. Sun. This is the major
external factor that causes aging. Experts say that aging caused by
overexposure to the sun's ultra violet rays is called "photo-aging."
In this process, the sun's rays break down the collagen and elastin in your
skin that leads to the development of premature wrinkles and other facial
lines.
You can protect yourself from the
harmful rays of the sun by applying sun block and sun screen that has a high
SPF content, wearing proper articles of clothing that help protect your skin
from the damaging rays and by lessening the time you spend outdoors especially
when the sun is in its peak hours.
2. Gravity. Science tells us that
gravity pulls everything towards the earth. As people age, the effect of
gravity becomes visible on the skin and affects its elasticity.
3. Smoking. Nicotine indeed plays
a big role in skin's aging. Studies show that smokers form lines and wrinkles
sooner compared to those who don't smoke. Skin is affected by nicotine because
it narrows the blood vessels in the outer layers of your skin that is responsible
for the reduction of blood and nutrients.
4. Various facial expressions.
People have a lot of facial expressions. These expressions are quite inevitable
depending on the situation they are in. Since facial muscles are used when
people make facial expressions, this can lead to the formation of lines on the
face and neck.
5. Sleeping position. Although it
may sound absurd, improper sleeping positions contribute to aging of the skin
because it results in the visibility of wrinkles. It is advisable to adopt a
sleeping position that can veer you away from forming lines on the face or even
on your body.
