How Your Skin Ages

No matter what cream you slather on or how many facials you get, all skin ages, whether it’s on the surface or in the deeper layers.

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The Science of Your Skin

In your 50s, you may experience deepening facial lines and wrinkles, due to the loss of subcutaneous fat and moisture (and as usual, sun damage). When skin elasticity decreases, your skin slackens, particularly around the jaw line and eyes. If you’re postmenopausal, the drop in estrogen can make your skin thinner, dryer and more irritated.

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Rich moisturizers will decrease water loss, but may lead to unnecessary dependence on them. Vitamin A and E creams increase your skin’s water content. Regular exfoliation is a good addition to your routine, which will slough any dry, rough patches on the epidermis.

If you’re typical, from your 60s to your 90s, cell turnover and skin healing will become even slower. Your skin may be very dry too. Mature skin may need special care, including hydrating moisturizers and regular exfoliation to prompt cell turnover.

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