The older we get it seems like the older our skin looks. More wrinkles appear all the time. To
practice prevention of this aging problem, we have to learn how to keep this from happening. So
let's study why this condition can happen when we age. I will also talk about some treatments for
this condition.
When we age the epidermal layer of skin becomes thinner. Also the epidermal cells are less cohesive
causing the skin to lose moisture. The production of these cells slow as we age making it harder for
the skin to heal itself. But the epidermis layer of skin aging is only one cause of wrinkles. Next I
will talk about the dermal layer.
There is a thinning that happens in the dermal layer that can cause some problems. The collagen
production is severely hampered and the skin has less ability to stretch. This can cause the skin to
fold or crinkle. The sebaceous glands become less active therefore not enough sebum is produced
causing the skin to dry. Even our sweat glands get less in quantity which can make the skin
dryer.
There a few medical procedures that correct wrinkles. On is the use of injections of botulinum
toxin type A. I myself do not prefer needles. Glycolic acid treatments are also a professional
treatment that helps. You just need to educate yourself as to what treatment you would prefer to do.
You also need to check out the doctor or medical facility that is going to perform it.
Please for the sake of your health and skin do not smoke. The nicotine in cigarettes causes the
blood vessels to constrict making it harder for the skin to get oxygen. Smoking affects the skin in
negative ways too like rising the carbon monoxide levels. That can help accelerate the creation of
free radicals that cause aging. You also need to be sure to use sunscreen when out in the sun. If
you are playing or working in the sun you need an SPF of 30 and reapply often. You need to reapply
about every 30 minutes. These days you can actually buy makeup with good SPF in it. There are also
moisturizers that have SPF protection too. It is easy these days to wear SPF protection all day
long.
Another preventative to take when it comes the aging of the skin is not to smoke. Smoking decrease
the skin ability to oxygenate itself. Carbon monoxide levels climb also because of the nicotine.
When those levels rise the free radicals come out in higher numbers which can help the skin age and
wrinkle.
