Some Facts About Skin Aging
There are two general causes of skin aging; the first is the age of the person, and the second are external factors which influence skin aging. As to the first cause, there is pretty much nothing we can do to prevent it, after all, we all grow old. But as to the second, there is something we can do.
Smoking, sleeping position, and sunlight are some of the factors which influence and hasten the aging of our skin. Smoking causes the skin to age faster and wrinkles are bound to follow. The part of the body which is always pressed onto the pillows or mattress tends to develop wrinkles after some time.
Developing a good sleeping position such as avoiding lying on your stomach and pressing your face on the pillow, can avoid wrinkles. Photoaging is the aging of the skin caused by the sunlight. It is recommended that long exposure to sunlight should be avoided, as well as deliberate tanning. Application of sunscreen is also helpful.