Aging skin

Skin ages, just like all the other organs of your body

Skin aging is primarily due to two factors: slow down in skin cell metabolism and damage to the support tissues by free radicals (oxidizing agents).

Between age 25 and 45
The skin gradually becomes thinner, more fragile, and has less glow. Expression lines (around the eye and corners of the mouth) appear and are increasingly visible.

After age 45
Lines and wrinkles become deeper; the skin loses its firmness; the face contour is less regular; the neck is less toned, and the complexion becomes dull.

Aging, a scientific explanation
The epidermis, uppermost layer of your skin, is made up mostly (80%) of keratinocytes.

Keratinocytes play an essential role; it is their metabolic activity that is responsible for the youthfulness and health of your skin. In a youthful skin, daily epidermal renewal takes place on the average of every 21 days. New cells are born and they move from the base of the epidermis to the surface.

Unfortunately, in the natural aging process, keratinocytes lose their metabolic capacity and their ability to move quickly from the epidermis to the surface. Therefore, epidermal renewal takes more time.

Also, the loss of hyaluronic acid in the epidermis will result in deep lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid creates volume in the skin which gives it a more youthful appearance.

If you think you have a different skin type or are not sure, then just link to one of the other skin concerns below:

• Sensitive / Intolerant skin
• Redness-prone skin
• Dry, dehydrated skin
• Wounded skin
• Oily / Acne-prone skin