Wrinkles are one of the most unwelcome signs of ageing. Delicate creases and sagging is caused over time as the skin loses its elasticity, suppleness and smoothness. but though unavoidable completely, they can be prevented from making an early appearance.
A age of 40's is already too late and the treatment can only reduce this sign of ageing by 20 to 30 percent, but not completely cure them. The key lies is taking care of your skin right from your early 20s.
Causes of ageing :
The ageing of skin is dependant on two things. The genes and the external environmental factors. While genes are not under anyone's control, the signs of ageing can be kept under check of the external factors.
External factors :
Ultraviolet (UV) light : Over exposure to sun causes premature ageing in skin. UV radiation causes collagen to break down at a higher rate.
Pollutants : Pollutants in the air release free radicals, activating the metalloproteinases that break down collagen in the skin, causing wrinkles.
Nutrition : Deficiency of vitamins like Vitamin E and iron can reduce the elasticity and suppleness of skin making it prone to wrinkling.
Rapid weight loss : Losing the weight suddenly can cause wrinkles, as the volume of the fat cells are drastically reduced. This causes the skin to sag and crease.
Smoking : A recent survey showed that when compared a smoker's skin with that of a non-smoker of the same age, the smoker's skin looked 10 to 13 years older then it actually was. It also stimulates the formation of free radicals.
To Be Continued....
