Ageing

Aging skin has many challenges. Fine lines begin to appear and possible dryness. Skin can begin to have loss of elasticity, firmness, and irregularities in pigmentation.

Changes in Your 20s

In your 20’s your skin has no lines or sun damage and is naturally hydrated. . The skin’s pH is 4.5 with cellular turnover in 14 – 25 days. The dead skin cells are not as easily shed and external factors are starting to have a greater impact, leaving your skin slightly duller.

Changes in Your 30s

In your 30’s your first wrinkles and sun damage start to appear. Cellular turnover takes up to 30 days. Subcutaneous fat forms ridges and refuses to bounce back as readily as it once did when you smile. Environmental damage from pollution, smoke and sunlight are starting to take their toll on the dermis. Collagen fibers begin to loosen and the skin looses its tone and flexibility.

Changes in Your 40s

In your 40’s the skin’s pH level is 5.0 with cellular turnover at 40 days. Wrinkles are appearing faster and dehydration is more evident. Broken capillaries and uneven skin tone are appearing along with the decline in estrogen. The collagen fibers are decreasing in number. The skin becomes fragile with the loss of fat in the subcutaneous layer.

Changes in Your 50s

As we reach our 50’s and beyond the skin becomes more dry and sensitive. With decreasing estrogen levels, the skin loses its plumpness and tone. Your skin’s cellular turnover takes 45 – 50 days with a reduction in Langerhan’s cells. The lines and wrinkles deepen as the dermis starts to thin. Mature skin is fragile and prone to more bruising with infection and injury.