Anti Aging Skin Care- External Factors That Cause Aging In Skin

Skin ages a lot because of external factors. In this article we will find out about the external factors and how we can prevent them aging our skin.
Sun:
The sunrays consist of many light spectrums. Ultra violet rays damage the skin most. Both UVA and UVB are responsible for skin damage. Aging due to sun is called photo aging. Sun breaks down the collagen and elastin in the skin. The skin loses its elasticity and firmness and develops premature wrinkles. Photo aging depends on the skin color and the amount of sun exposure over the years. Dark-skinned individuals show less sun damage, while fair-skinned people show more sun damage for the same exposure. With increasing age, the total sun exposure increases and it gives rise not only to age spots, but also to more serious problems such as actinic keratoses and skin cancers. The only way to prevent sun damage is protection from the sun.
Gravity:
As you know gravity pulls everything towards the earth. As we age, the effect of gravity becomes evident on the skin. The loss of elastin in the skin with aging plays a role in this. In younger age, elastin pulls skin back to its usual position. As we age, that elasticity is lost. With gravity, jowls form.
Smoking:
Tobacco plays a major role in skin aging. It is found that smokers form wrinkles sooner than non-smokers. Tobacco narrows the blood vessels in the outer layers of skin. This reduces blood flow to the skin and nutrients don't reach it in required amount. In addition to this, the expression one makes while inhaling the smoke also causes wrinkles. Smokers also develop a yellow hue to their skin. By quitting smoking, this damage can be stopped to a certain extent.
This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or damage resulting from information obtained from this article.