aging in your skin

For one of my classes we were talking about dermatology. We talked about how people today are so worried about aging and it has become a major concern. People will spend so much money on antiwrinkle creams and many times will go as far as paying for plastic surgery to reduce their wrinkles. One thing dermatologists recommend is that you only use soap or body wash on selected areas of your body. Some of the areas include your face, under your arms, and your feet.
There are many things that cause skin aging. One is cigarette smoke. It doesn’t matter whether you smoke or not; cigarette smoke is extremely damaging when it comes to your skin. Research shows that exposure to cigarette smoke increases one’s skin wrinkles and dryness of skin. This is partly due to the fact that smoking depletes your body of vitamin c which is vital to your skin. Another common aging cause is sun exposure. Not only can sun exposure cause melanoma, but it can also cause freckles which turn into sun spots, which take on a dry leathery appearance and increase wrinkles and sagging of skin. Another factor is lack of exercise. Exercising helps tone muscles and gets your blood flowing helping you to have a bright smile and lots of energy which makes you look and feel younger. One cause that many of us face here is exposure to cold weather. Cold winds and low temperatures can cause your skin to be dry. This is where good moisturizers come into play. Another common factor is stress. Of course everyone deals with stress in their lives however; stressing and worrying cause frowning in your face and over time your muscles actually conform to that movement. To help with aging due to stress be aware of your stress levels and keep your frowning to a minimum. In other words, don’t stop smiling. :)