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Anti-Ageing

 
 

During the years leading up to menopause, the body produces decreasing quantities of skin-enhancing estrogen. The skin becomes more fragile and thin with increased wrinkling, sagging and possible acne breakouts. Since the face has a high concentration of estrogen receptors, hormonal ageing changes may be most visible there in the form of deep creases, dull tone and crepe-like texture.

Fine lines and wrinkles are often based on our genetic makeup. (If your mother had great skin, you probably will too...) For most of us our skin begins to show signs of genetic ageing as early as our 20s. As we age our skin's production of essential proteins slows down and our skin gradually loses density and fine lines and wrinkles begin to form.

Age spots and hyperpigmentation can be a result of exposure to the sun and other environmental stressors (extreme weather and pollution). Environmental ageing accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin which can lead to freckles, blotches and age spots.