As we age, our skin has taken a great deal of abuse over the years.
The most common abuse is sun exposure.
Although the sun is necessary for our survival, it can be detrimental to our skin, especially over a lifetime of sun bathing.
Unfortunately, the amount of sun exposure that you have absorbed over the years can directly affect the look of your skin as you mature into your 30's and beyond.
Wrinkles, age spots, dry patches are all tell tale signs that your body is aging.
The level to which these conditions occur will be attributed to the amount of time you spent at the beach without protection or in a tanning booth to get that perfect color for your date on Saturday night.
Here are some tips to help reduce the aging affect: 1.
Reduce sun exposure and practice liberal use of sunscreen whenever possible.
Some formulas of sunscreen products contain Mexoryl SX (ecamsule) which is well known for protecting your skin against UV rays.
2.
Skin lightening products can help reduce some age spots on the hands, arms and face.
The success of creams and lotions are dependent upon level of darkness or pigmentation.
Additional age spots can appear over time, so continuous use is recommended.
3.
Moisturizing is a common practice to keep your skin soft and pliable.
If you skin becomes to dry and cracked, it can allow infections to penetrate your body which in turn can cause other health issues.
The key to moisturizing is applying product after you have showered and your skin is still damp.
Moisturizing with a perfume free moisturizer that is thick enough to stay in your palm even if upside down is recommended.
In summary, keeping your skin healthy with proper conditioning and minimal UV exposure can help in creating a younger look.
A study conducted not long ago in Denmark, supported the idea that if you look younger, you may live longer.