Aging skin – The skin changes dramatically as the years pass. Areas that were once firm and fresh lose their structure and sag downwards. This is mainly due to the breakdown of collagen and elastin. Connective tissues deep within the skin stop providing the same kind of support. Facial muscles also grow weaker, and do not hold the skin as high. Your changing skin will depend on genetic factors, and also some environmental ones. Avoid those listed below to fight against aging.

Excessive sun exposure – The sun’s UV rays damage the skin. Sun exposure speeds up the breakdown of collagen and elastin and makes it more difficult for skin to heal. Always cover up when going out in the sun, and using sunblock or a moisturizer with SPF daily.

Sudden weight loss – Weight loss can be transformative to your health and your life. But when you lose weight quickly, you run the risk of saggy, loose skin. The skin can’t retract quickly enough with rapid weight loss, so there can be pockets left behind.

Smoking – Cigarette smoke is harmful to your skin. Smokers expose their faces, necks, and hands to acrid smoke regularly, and the effects accumulate to cause wrinkles and laxity.