Young skin has healthy amounts of collagen and elastin fibers, keeping it firm and supple. As we age, our skin loses these supportive fibers. With the slackening of the skin's structure, loss of firmness, sagging, wrinkles, and noticealby enlarged pores are seen.
When it comes to skin aging, UVA (aging) rays destroy the collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging. They also stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in age spots on the face, hands, and chest, a true hallmark of aged skin. Other sources of inflammation, including pollution and harsh, dry climates produce free radicals that also contribute to aging. Add to this a few bad habits like smoking, and there is a lot working against you.
There is GOOD NEWS is using the right skincare regimen can reverse sun damage and support the natural processes essential to maintaining skin's structure, making it appear firmer and more youthful.
