We live in a society obsessed with youth and wrinkle-free skin,
so it’s not surprising that most people are looking for ways to
prevent wrinkles, and reduce the look of the ones they have.
Fortunately, there are ways to do both. Wrinkles appear as the
production of collagen and elastin in the dermis of the skin
decreases due to aging and exposure to the sun. Collagen and
elastin give skin its structural support and elasticity, and
when it declines, skin can wrinkle and sag. In addition, the
outer layer of the skin called the epidermis thins out with age.
This allows moisture to be lost, and skin becomes drier. Not
everyone ages at the same rate. The age at which a person
develops wrinkles depends on genetics and lifestyle habits.
Lifestyle factors that contribute to wrinkling and premature
aging include sun exposure, smoking, a poor diet and overuse of
alcohol. Fortunately, many lines can be minimized by wearing
sunscreen and sun protective clothing year round. Most premature
aging is caused by the sun. Weari