WRINKLES
Wrinkles of the skin usually appear as a result of aging process. As we age, the layer of skin called the dermis, begins to thin. Wrinkling in the skin can be caused by habitual facial expressions, aging, sun damage, poor hydration, smoking and other factors.
Sometimes from excess exposure to water the outer layer of skin stars to absorb water. The skin can not expand evenly and this can cause your skin to wrinkle. The opposite effect is true as well from dehydration which can cause puckering of the skin because of a depletion of water in the body.
No body wants to look pale, unhealthy and dull. Everybody wants to look beautiful. Taking care of your skin is one way to achieve what you hope for. Whether we like it or not, beauty does seem to affect the ease and success of an individual’s life.
SKIN
Our skin is the largest organ of the body. It is important to keep it looking healthy, fresh and clean. The skin’s barrier has a difficult dual function. First it must protect the body against invasion from microorganisms and against losing fluid and drying out. This barrier must be open to allow an exchange of warmth, air and fluids. It also must act as the sensory organ for our delicate sense of touch. The skin regulates the body temperature by evaporating water.
Skin replaces itself about every 27 days and continuously produces a horny protective cover of hardened proteins while shedding the outermost layer of dead cells.
The structure of skin consists of three main parts: The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutis.The epidermis is the over-skin or top layer, the dermis is the middle layer and the subcutis is the under-skin or bottom layer.
AGING
We have natural oil covering our skin named sebum, which is produced by glands in the skin. When the oil is removed by frequent use of drying agents, such as soap, the skin becomes dry which can lead to cracking and flaking. Once cracking occurs the skin is susceptible to inflammation and itching. Everyday factors that may cause drying of the skin include harsh soaps, long hot baths or showers. In our modern culture, most people overdo skin cleansing. As the body ages, the appearance and characteristics of the skin change. Visible aging of the skin starts at about age 25 as the natural regenerative process begin to slow. The skin replaces old cells more slowly and there is a slower turnover of the surface skin and slower wound healing. After age 45, a thinning of the skin begins, due in part, to hormonal changes. This thinning makes the skin more fragile and vulnerable to damage by abrasion and more sensitive to irritating environmental factors and allergens. The coils of collagen and elastin suffer cuts and crosslinking damage and as a result, the skin losses much of its strength and elasticity. The moisture holding proteoglycans and GAGs decrease in abundance, making the skin become dryer and looser. The skin loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth. The number of blood vessels in your skin decreases, and the skin loses its youthful color and glow. While all these changes are taking place, gravity is also at work, pulling at the skin, causing it to sag. Wrinkles around the eyes are a characteristic signs of skin damage. The skin tends to heal more slowly and minor blemishes develop. In addition, this aging process can be exacerbated by factors such as extremes of cold or heat, excessive sun (UV radiation), psychological stress, and improper nutrition.