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As you grow older, your skin will begin to show signs of aging, which most people try to minimize with skin care routines. To reduce the appearance of fine lines, it's important to understand why the skin wrinkles and what factors contribute to this problem. Here's what you need to know for an effective anti-aging regimen.

How Skin Wrinkles

There are two main factors in the formation of wrinkles on the face: changes in the skin itself, and changes in the underlying structure. The largest change in the skin caused by aging is a decrease in the amount of collagen produced by your cells. Since collagen gives strength and structure to the skin, a lower levels of this protein makes it weaker and thinner. In this state, it's more likely to succumb to gravity and sag, forming wrinkles. Meanwhile, aging causes loss of fat in the cheeks and bone in the jaw, both of which decrease the overall size of the face. Since the same amount of skin is now covering less area, there is more slack, which can form wrinkles.

Risk Factors for Wrinkles

skin careEveryone's skin ages, but lifestyle choices and other risk factors affect how your face wrinkles. For example, you may notice smile lines around the mouth or frown lines in the forehead if you’re especially expressive. Smokers frequently develop radiating lines around the mouth from pursing their lips so often. Other factors include sun exposure, as the ultraviolet radiation damages the cells and the collagen of the skin. If you need to be out in the sun, use sunblock and other forms of skin protection. Finally, your face needs a thorough but gentle skin care routine. You need to hydrate and exfoliate the skin, but avoid using abrasive washes too often because they cause inflammation and stretch out the skin with overuse.

 

For balanced skin care to prevent and minimize wrinkles, visit Arya Medical Spa in Shiloh, IL. Drawing on over 15 years of experience, they've provided the St. Clair County community with facials, injectables, and microdermabrasion treatments to soothe and smooth the skin. They combine a luxurious day spa atmosphere with medical expertise for the most effective and comfortable skin care possible. To schedule a visit, call (618) 624-7300, and visit them online to learn more about their skin care lines.

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