Signs of Ageing

“There’s no such thing as ageing gracefully,” – Aubrey de Grey

We are inclined to agree with her. And we believe so as many around the world.

A quest for eternal youth has transcended cultures and centuries. In an almost global economy committed to “reverse the signs of ageing”, creams, lotions, and potions have been joined by injectables and surgical procedures that promise to revive the glory of youthful skin.

Changes in Our Skin with Age

There are many changes that your skin goes through with age such as thinned skin, loss of fat, and the appearance of your veins and bones being more evident. Scratches, cuts, and bumps also can take longer to heal as well. 

The skin changes that occur with age are among the most visible signs of our aging process. Characteristics of ageing include wrinkles and loose skin. And this ageing starts from the many layers that make up our skin.

Understanding Our Skin Layers

There are many layers of skin, but the main parts of the skin can generally be broken down into three major categories:

The outermost layer: Epidermis 

The epidermis is a thin layer of skin that encloses your body and protects your body from harmful agents, starts to produce new cells as well as contains melanin, which determines how your skin looks. It contains skin cells, pigment, and proteins and is responsible for keeping your body hydrated, making new skin cells, and regulating your body temperature.

The middle layer:  Dermis 

It is composed of connective tissue, blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, nerves, hair follicles, and other structures. The epidermis is composed of two layers that are thin at the surface called the papillary dermis and thick at the base called the reticular dermis. This layer provides nutrients to the epidermis as well.

The inner layer: Subcutaneous layer

Under the surface of the skin is the subcutaneous layer that is made up mainly of fat. The fat acts as a layer that insulates the body from cold, absorbs shock, and protects the internal organs from damage. Additionally, it also provides structural support to the skin.

Each layer also contains connective tissue with collagen fibers to give support and elastin fibers to provide flexibility and strength.

The underlying fat layer is lost during aging as well as the thinning of the dermis and epidermis. The reduction in volume and effectiveness of all three layers of skin leads to a number of changes. As a result of the decrease in volume, the skin also loses some of its elasticity. Because of impaired barrier function and decreased production of essential oils like sebum, the skin becomes drier. The nerve endings on the skin decrease, therefore sensation is diminished as a result. The number of sweat glands and blood vessels decreases as well, reducing the skin’s ability to respond to heat exposure. The number of melanocytes tends to decrease with aging, so the skin has less protection against ultraviolet radiation. All of these changes make the skin more susceptible to pigmentations such as melasma.

Texture of Skin and Ageing

Typically, wrinkles are most noticeable on sun-exposed areas of the skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms, because they are signs of aging.

While genetics plays a major role in determining the structure and texture of the skin, the sun is also a major factor in contributing to wrinkles, especially for those with light skin. It is also important to note that pollutants and smoking contribute to wrinkles as well.

Don’t Worry

The good news is that if you’re bothered by your wrinkles, there are more options than ever before to smooth them out or reduce their visibility. Treatments for wrinkles include medications, skin resurfacing techniques, fillers, surgery and technologically advanced facial treatments, all of which are very effective in treating wrinkles.

Signs of Ageing

While aging is beautiful, there are some causes of aging that can make your skin look older. This can subsequently lead to your biological age being older than your chronological age, and that is undesirable, not just for your appearance, but for your overall health as well. In order to gain a deeper understanding of skin ageing, let’s first learn all about the signs of ageing

Age Spots

As the name implies, age spots are flat, brown, or black spots that appear on the skin in areas that are exposed to the sun. In addition to being known as liver spots, these lesions are also referred to as solar lentigines. As far as age spots are concerned, they are not harmful, but they can be a sign that ultraviolet (UV) radiation has caused skin damage to the skin.

Droopy eyelids

The skin around the eyes loses elasticity over the years due to the aging process, as the connective tissues begin to droop and create a plump appearance around the eyes. When you have a droopy eyelid, your whole face can appear tired, regardless of whether you are well rested and feeling just fine. In the medical community, dermatochalasis is the term used to describe droopy eyelids as a result of excessive skin.

Dry skin

When your skin ages, you lose a greater amount of water through transepidermal water loss, which causes dryness and a reduced barrier function. Oftentimes, dry skin falls prey to dermatitis and is itchy as a result. Chronic wounds and infections can result from repeated scratching of the lower legs, which is particularly true if treatment is delayed.

Dull Skin Tone

A dull complexion is one of the most visible signs that your skin is ageing. There is a tendency for your skin to lose its natural pigment as you age, which can cause you to look pale or washed out. 

Eye Bags

Dark circles and bags under the eyes are also caused by the loss of elasticity of the skin and the thinning of the skin with age. In the area surrounding the eyes, fluids accumulate and fats are deposited within the tissue, resulting in these problems.

Sagging Skin

As we age, our skin sags naturally. Collagen and elastin are two essential proteins associated taut skin. Their production decreases as people age.

Hyaluronic acid production is also decreased as ww age. In addition to helping the skin retain moisture, hyaluronic acid also helps the skin appear fuller and healthier. About 35-40 is when most people start losing firmness in their skin.

Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Among the most common signs of aging skin are wrinkles and fine lines. The skin becomes thinner and less oily as we age, and this is due to a loss of elasticity and a loss of elasticity. As a result, your skin becomes more susceptible to the sun’s damaging UV rays, which can lead to fine lines and wrinkles, as well as skin cancer. Additionally, wrinkles and fine lines become more prominent when your body no longer produces collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid with the level of abundance that it had when you were younger.

If there’s one thing you can count on from the beauty industry, it’s the ebb and flow of trends. There’s always something new popping up to iron out the creases.

New advancements are developed for our more in-depth skin treatments from injectables such  as Ultraformer and Rejuran to luxurious 24K Gold Deluxe Facial and more!