Sunlight has a profound effect on the skin causing premature skin aging, skin cancer and a host of skin changes. Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging. Repeated overexposure to UV rays can lead to various skin damages, including:
Fine lines
Wrinkles
Age spots, freckles, […]
Bags and dark circles on the lower eyelids occur naturally with age due to a loss of elasticity which results in thinning of periorbital (eye lids) skin. Already ¼ the thickness of the skin elsewhere on the body it allows dark blood vessels to show through (dark circles) and sags (bags) showing aging more […]
Fine lines and wrinkles are caused by the breakdown of collagen in the skin. Collagen provides the support structure for the skin, helping to keep it smooth, supple and resilient.
Apart from the normal ageing process which slows down collagen formation, there’re a variety of other factors that can influence collagen levels in the skin […]
Dehydration is a skin condition that is related to the water content of the skin. Dehydrated skin can include epidermal dehydration, dermal dehydration or both. Well-hydrated skin will appear smooth and dewy on the surface. The epidermis will be plump, supple and bounce back easily, indicating good elasticity. Epidermal dehydration is indicated by crepiness […]
Contrary to the popular beauty myth that 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed, the skin is an extremely effective barrier. The skin’s complex, water-resistant structure fulfills numerous protective functions against environmental exposures, such as UV radiation and other harmful toxins; as well as chemical, microbial and physical influences. The nature […]
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