Fighting the Signs of Aging

Skin varies for each person, and the signs of aging can be very different as well.  Some people may begin to see sagging or fine lines and wrinkles in their early adult years.  Others may not see any signs of aging until their fifties or later.  But aging is inevitable and the signs that come with aging will happen eventually.

Some of the signs of aging skin include:

• Dark circles under the eyes
• Creases on the brow line
• Fine lines or “crow’s feet” at the corners of the eyes
• Sagging skin at eye lids, around neck and cheeks
• Dry, cracked skin
• Skin that is rough to the touch
• Dull skin tone

There has been an ongoing battle to fight the signs of aging.  Many of the methods available have proven to be minimally effective or had no results at all.  Some of the solutions to fight aging include:

• Eat healthier – this is actually one of the most effective methods to reduce the signs of aging.  A healthy diet can keep you looking younger for much longer and actually help to reverse some signs of aging
• Exercise – getting outdoors and enjoying the sun safely can do wonders for your skin.  Use caution, however, to clean the skin and also use a UV protectant to prevent serious skin damage
• Ointments and oils – there are multitudes of different ointments and oils that claim to fight the signs of aging.  Use caution with these solutions as some may not be clinically proven to help, and some may actually cause more harm
• Vitamins – there are some vitamins such as D and E that can actually help skin to look healthier.  Vitamins combined with other treatments can work quite well to fight the signs of aging skin
• Cleansers – keeping your skin clean is crucial to reduce the damage that can be caused by daily exposure to sun, dust and dirt.
• Lotions – some lotions have been found to have real results to reduce the signs of aging.  Look for lotions that are dermatologist tested and clinically proven to be safe and effective.