Aged Skin

 

Skin is affected by two types of aging -- intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging.

Intrinsic aging is inevitable. Genetic and chronological in nature, it is caused by the normal aging process. Visible signs include:
  • dry skin
  • wrinkles
  • loss of skin elasticity
  • irregular skin color
Extrinsic aging, which is environmental, is much more dramatic. Caused almost exclusively by sun and environmental exposure, it is the primary factor behind the visible signs of aging skin such as dryness, sun damage and deep wrinkling. Additionally, nearly 85% of all aging skin is sun-induced, while 80% of sun-related skin damage is due to sun exposure before the age of 18.

The most significant changes in sun-damaged skin are:
  • increased roughness
  • increased hyperpigmentation
  • greater loss of elasticity
  • greater wrinkling
  • increased risk of skin cancer

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