"It’s all about the maintenance"
The EYES have it!:
The skin is thinnest on the eyelids and under the eyes and thickest on the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet.
The skin around the eye is up to ten times thinner than the skin on the rest of the face.
This is why this area is usually the first to show visible signs of aging.
This is especially true for the outer corners, which lack oil glands.
-collagen is thought to decrease by as much as 30% in the first five years after menopause.
... another great thing we have going for us ladies.
To help retain thickness for the skin around eyes:
- Avoid squinting
- Be gentle – Don’t ever tug or pull at the skin here
Let's Face it ...
The skin on your face is much thinner than the skin on your body. To help retain thickness on face as we age:
Try to incorporate antioxidants – such as vitamins A, B, C and E, into skincare routine.
Keep it moisturized – moisturizer gives your skin an additional layer of thickness and --
Protection
Sun protection
Lips:
The lips consist of the same layers of skin as the rest of your face. The difference is that the thickness of the epidermis is extremely thin on the lips.
To retain thickness of lips:
· Use SPF lip balm
· Moisturize lips
Body
The skin on your neck and chest is the thinnest on the body, and are the first places where one can spot signs of aging.
Tips:
- Extend your regular facial skin care routine downward
- The hands are similar to the neck and chest
Everyday Exfoliator
Gentle enough to use under your eyes when considering a chemical peel or your entire body.
Avoid using higher concentrations of any chemical peel around the eye area.
How the thickness of our skin changes with time:
The skin's thickness changes with age, with your skin becoming even thinner the older you get.
After the age of 20, a person produces around 1% less collagen in their skin each year.
Factors that contribute to thinner skin:
· UV damage
· Aging
· Genetics
· Sex
· Menopause
· Dehydration
· Malnutrition
-Estrogen promotes water retention and plumpness in the skin, during menopause woman lose estrogen, hence some of the molecules that help keep the skin moisturized.
- Estrogen also contributes to hair growth and fullness.
-The skin’s collagen production decreases during menopause
Female vs Male
Female
Estrogen promotes water retention and plumpness in the skin, during menopause woman lose estrogen, hence some of the molecules that help keep the skin moisturized.
Estrogen also contributes to hair growth and fullness.
The skin’s collagen production decreases during menopause
Male
Men have a significantly thicker cellular epidermis than females.
Men’s skin was found to be 16% thicker than women after 30 years of age.
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