As we age, our body’s internal processes begin to slow down, affecting everything from skin cell turnover to post-workout recovery. This gradual deceleration can pave the way for visible signs of ageing, such as wrinkles and age spots. While we can’t completely evade these changes, there are strategies to mitigate their impact on your skin and delay the ageing process, particularly if you’re not quite ready to embrace them.
Premature ageing is a result of structural destruction and deterioration in the normal functioning of the skin. As we age, the skin’s natural defence mechanisms, such as collagen and elastin, begin to break down, and we begin to notice the lines and wrinkles that weren’t there before. Collagen gives body tissue shape, firmness and strength, while elastin gives much-needed flexibility to your skin. Other signs of skin ageing include pigmentation, sunspots and sagging.
Sun exposure speeds up this ageing process. UV from the sun breaks down collagen and impairs the synthesis of new collagen. It also attacks the skin’s elastin fibres. Without supportive connective tissue (collagen and elastin), the skin loses its strength and flexibility.
It is natural for our skin to lose some of its youthfulness as we age. However, the following factors can accelerate the skin’s ageing process:
A Facial Imaging Skin Assessment is an essential first step in your skin correction journey. That’s why we offer a complimentary skin consultation with your first skin treatment.
by BAB Design Studio. 