After you reach age 25, your skin will start to show visible signs of aging including the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, the loss of skin volume leading to the development of creases and loss of elasticity resulting in sagging skin.
In addition to the weakening and loss of connective tissue, aging skin is also susceptible to uneven tone. Dark areas called lentigo as well as freckles can develop on your sun exposed areas like your face, hands and décolleté.
Since your skin is a reflection of your internal health, any unhealthy lifestyle practices that you engage in will accelerate the aging of your body and your skin.
The following can lead to premature skin aging;
- Inadequate nutrition in the form of food or inappropriate nutritional supplements
- Excessive exercise or excessive work with inadequate time for rest and relaxation
- Smoking, drinking to excess, use of harmful recreational or prescribed drugs
- Exposure to extreme and harmful environmental conditions – like extreme temperatures, polluted air or chemical exposures
- Excessive sunlight exposure
- Harmful and inappropriate topically applied skin products that are harsh, irritating or otherwise damaging.
- Genetic pre-disposition to premature skin aging
