What Causes Skin Aging?
The changes that occur in the skin over time are much more related to lifestyle than to genetics.
It can be caused, or worsened, by things you are doing, unwittingly, to trigger your skin’s aging.
Successful treatment must include: correction of any damage, minimization of triggers and protection of skin from future harm!
Damage to Collagen & Elastin
Over time, the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light damages certain fibers in the skin called elastin & collagen. The breakdown of collagen & elastin fibers causes the skin to sag, stretch, and lose its ability to snap back after stretching.
Sluggish Cellular Turnover
The longer the cell turnover cycle takes = the more dead cells are left to build up on the surface of the skin.
Skin looks dry, and dull.
The dead cells clog and stretch pores = appear larger and more pronounced.
Lines and wrinkles appear deeper as the dead skin cells buildup around them.
Patches of excess pigment (age spots or hyperpigmentation) appear darker.
Active ingredients can’t penetrate the epidermis properly.
What are the most common signs of skin aging?
Aging:
Photodamage, breakdown of collagen, free radicals, dryness
Loss of elastin and damaged collagen causes skin to sag over time.
How to: Correct & Protect
Boost collagen + elastin production + generate cell renewal
Discoloration:
“Age spots”: these marks of pigmentation are caused by UV exposure over time, hormones, or as the result of injury to the skin.
How to: Correct & Protect
exfoliation + brightening agents —> fade discoloration + inhibit melanin synthesis
Dull Complexion:
Sluggish cell turnover + loss of moisture —> skin looks rough, ashen & dull.
How to: Correct & Protect
exfoliation + brightening agents —> fade discoloration + inhibit melanin synthesis
Enlarged Pores:
pores become weighed down with dead skin + sebum —> take on a dark or enlarged appearance.
How to: Correct & Protect
Keep pores refined + minimized
exfoliator + clarifying toner + exfoliating serum to accelerate cell turnover