THE SKINCARE REGIMEN WHILE GETTING OLDER.

Skin loses its elasticity as the production of collagen and elastin decreases. Additionally, hyaluronic acid isn’t produced at the same rate as in earlier stages of life, creating an imbalance between the production of hyaluronic acid and its breakdown by enzymes. Because of these changes, skin becomes progressively thinner, more fragile, less elastic, and drier. Even the natural oil-producing sebaceous glands gradually lose their ability to moisturize the skin. All of these physiologic changes contribute to the development of drier skin as people age, says Charles E. Crutchfield, III, MD, a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and medical director of Crutchfield Dermatology.


                                  CAUSES

Even as early as the age of 40, the skin becomes more susceptible to drying. Lipids primarily act by preventing evaporation of the natural moisture in the skin, providing a barrier to water loss. Without adequate lipids, people simply lose too much water from the skin and it dries out,  

“A common symptom of dry skin is itching, and severe itching can lead to an itch-scratch-rash-itch cycle. The skin may become thickened in these areas from rubbing, and repeated skin rubbing in the same area may lead to chronic skin conditions called lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo nodularis,” says Rita Pichardo-Geisinger, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

TREATMENT

I recommend :

*A fragrance-free regimen.
*Feed your skin from inside by eating right.
*Dehydrate always by drinking water regularly.
*Consume Alkaline Foods, Fruits and drinks.
* Use moisturizers that has Collagen, Elastin, Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E.
* SPF, Suncreen lotions or spray. Choose one that will not irritate your skin.

Of course, you can hardly get a moisturizers that contain all that.
Then soak or mix that with a good Serum oil or cream.
* Avoid harsh tablet soap, preferably unscented soap or iquid soap with some of the ingredients listed above.

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