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Anti Wrinkle and Anti Aging Resources
Aging Skin and Wrinkles
Aging and wrinkles; many of us dread the arrival of those lines, crinkles and creases, but we know they’ll etch their way into our faces sooner or later. You can’t avoid aging, obviously, but it turns out that you don’t have to end up with a prune-like complexion. If you follow some commonsense skincare advice, you can prevent some wrinkling and continue to put your best face forward.
First, it’s important to understand how skin ages and why we end up with wrinkles. One cause of skin aging occurs as the skin begins to wear out. By the time a person reaches 70 or 80, the skin and bones (including the skull) begin to thin and the layer of fat underneath the skin shrinks.
Another factor that comes into play over the years, causing skin to sag, is gravity. The corners of the mouth turn down, and the upper lip may disappear altogether. Eyelids droop, the tip of the nose dips, and jowls forms. Even your ears will begin to hang a little lower.
Sleep lines can add to your facial etchings, too, as can the facial expressions you’ve worn through the years. The muscles that make you laugh, cry, wink, and pucker your lips pull on the skin, which can leave permanent creases over time.
Still, these mostly unavoidable physiological changes actually play a very small role in the development of wrinkles. Unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays is by far the biggest culprit. That so-called healthy glow you get from a tan is anything but healthy for your skin.
So while you can’t prevent certain body changes, you can protect your skin from the greatest culprit in wrinkle formation and help lessen the impact of some of the contributing factors. For instance:
Hydrate to Reduce Wrinkles
- Wear sunscreen everyday
- Wear sunglasses or a Hat to protect your face and eyes
- Sleep on your back
- Don’t smoke
- Moisturize
Natural anti-aging skin care is the care of the skin (the largest organ of the body) using naturally-derived ingredients (such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers) combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers (everything from natural soap to oils to pure water). The classic definition of natural skin care is based on using botanically sourced ingredients currently existing in or formed by nature, without the use of synthetic chemicals, and manufactured in such a way to preserve the integrity of the ingredients.
As a result of this definition, many people who use natural skin care products can make their own products at home from naturally occurring ingredients. Many find this too time-consuming and decide to purchase the products from a reputable retailer. While there are many wives’ tales surrounding the benefits of certain ingredients, scientific studies have proven that such ingredients as chamomile and comfrey have demonstrated healing and anti-inflammatory properties when applied topically. Many spas and skin care salons now focus on using more naturally derived skin care products. Over the past ten years, the natural skin care market experienced a boom as consumers were hesitant to use chemically-based products that could harm their skin or cause allergic reactions.
Some examples of natural skin care ingredients include jojoba, safflower oil, rose hip seed oil, shea butter, beeswax, witch hazel, aloe vera, tea tree oil, and chamomile. Many of these natural ingredient combinations can be tailored specifically to the individual’s skin type or skin condition.
Natural skin care goes beyond the application of products on one’s skin. It also pertains to a holistic philosophy surrounding the holistic care of one’s body. This includes the belief that what is ingested will affects all aspects of health, including the health of skin. People who use natural skin care products are less concerned with artificial beauty enhancements, as they feel that natural beauty is healthy beauty.
The FDA recommends understanding the ingredient label and says “There is no list of ingredients that can be guaranteed not to cause allergic reactions, so consumers who are prone to allergies should pay careful attention to what they use on their skin.” Food preservatives are commonly used to preserve the safety and efficacy in these standard products.
For further information or research see the links below:
ANTI WRINKLE RESOURCES
Skin Care Resource Center http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/
Web MD – Anti Aging http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/guide/anti-aging-diet
How Stuff Works – Anti Aging http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/anti-aging
Women Fitness http://www.womenfitness.net/nutrition-habits.htm
World Health http://www.worldhealth.net/
Prevention Magazine: http://www.prevention.com/health/
Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database by Environmental Working Group
WebMD Healthcare information site
www.health.gov is a portal to the Web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other Federal departments and agencies
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Healthfinder.gov – daily health news, quick guide to healthy living, sponsored by the National Health Information Center
Medline Plus – Health Information – A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
