The inevitable process of aging causes anguish for many people. We search for a way to reverse the signs of aging, but we know that no magical serum exists. But what causes aging, and is there a way to slow it down?

Premature Aging

The rate at which you age is determined by your genes and the environment in which you live. It varies for everyone, with some going grey as young as 20. It has a lot to do with how your parents age, so take a look at them for a clue.

Most premature aging is caused by sun exposure. Other external factors that prematurely age our skin are repetitive facial expressions, gravity, sleeping positions, and smoking. Because of gravity, the tip of the nose, ears, and lower lip will begin to drop.

Wrinkles

Throughout the years, collagen production slows, and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into place, has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly, leading to wrinkles. Even simple facial expressions lead to wrinkles. Every time we use a facial muscle, a mark is left beneath the skin's surface. As skin ages and loses its elasticity, the skin stops springing back to its line-free state, and these grooves become permanently etched on the face as fine lines and wrinkles.

Age Spots

Caused mostly by sun exposure, age spots usually appear on the face. They range in color from light brown to red or black and are located in areas most often exposed to the sun. Your skin naturally has skin protection in it. As the years fly by, this natural protection your skin has decreases. With the help of sunscreen and natural skin care, you can slow down the effects of aging.

Anti Aging Solutions

To prevent aging, you can sleep on your back, wear sunscreen, and quit smoking. You could also force yourself to never smile or frown again, but that would be ridiculous advice.

So, it is easy to decrease the signs of aging. If you are serious about it, then get yourself a high quality daily moisturizer with SPF 30 in it already. A hat is also not a bad idea, to cover your face and neck. Now you know that tanning is the worst thing you can do for your skin, so try to pry yourself away from that.