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What are the effects of ageing on the skin? How can we protect the skin from ageing?

Changes in the skin are among the most visible signs of aging. With aging the skin loses its elasticity and also there would be thinning of the dermis and epidermis layers of the skin. The skin would become dry as the skin cannot produce the moisture it needed to stay healthy due to the decrease in the production of oil by the sebaceous gland. This would lead to dry and itchy skin resulting in wrinkles.

Due to ageing the skin becomes thin and clear. There would also be decrease in the number of sweat glands, blood vessels and nerve endings which would result in decreased sensation of skin.

Premature ageing of the skin will depend upon number of factors like environmental factors, genetic makeup, lifestyle, diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, long-term exposure to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight, etc

Effects of ageing on the skin are:

·         fine lines,

·         facial wrinkles,

·         folds,

·         droopy eyelids,

·         pores,

·         loss of volume,

·         loss of elasticity,

·         dryness,

·         skin becomes sensitive,

·         sagging skin,

·         eye pouches,

·         increasing number of age spots,

·         freckles,

·         moles, etc.

Aged skin can significantly impact the quality of life of the people. Few ways to protect the skin from ageing are:

·         As you get tan, you prematurely age your skin. So, apply sunscreen lotion/cream when going out on sun exposed areas like face, hands, neck

·         Avoid smoking and drinking regularly as it will lead to dehydration, premature wrinkles, loss of collagen and elasticity of the skin 

·         Eat healthy and nutritious food

·         Avoid sugary food

·         Cut back on salty foods. As foods which are high in sodium can suck moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and dull.

·         When going out protect your eyes by wearing sun glasses. This would help in avoiding formation of wrinkles.

·         Avoid too much dieting

·         Avoid stress

·         Apply aloe vera on the face, gently massage it for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water

Most skin-aging therapies focus on ending or reversing the unwelcome visible signs of aging. Some of the Anti-ageing treatments are: Collagen Induction Therapy, Chemical and Mechanical Exfoliations, Laser Rejuvenation Treatment, Intense Pulse Light Laser Therapy, Deep Skin Therapy (Electroporation), Non Surgical Facelifts, Advanced Vitaminal and Anti-Oxidant Therapies, Advanced Firming Treatments, Organic Facial Treatments