Over time, the skin gradually ages and has its own characteristics. Understanding the skin will help you find a solution to slowing down aging.
Understanding the changing phases of your skin
Baby skin
Adults and children have the same number of layers. However, each layer of the skin is thinner. Children’s skin cells are less rigid, so the overall skin is more fragile than adults’. The range is just 1/5, so the skin is more susceptible to factors from the environment. This often leads to some phenomena in baby such as itchy skin, rash skin, etc.
By the age of 4, hair, nails, skin and some other glands on the body are somewhat more developed. But still, the skin is not strong enough to protect itself, thus still sensitive to UV rays.
In the 12th stage, the skin structure begins to function as well as an adult.
Skin at puberty
This is definitely a crisis period with many young people. Hormones changes have created a lot of negative impact on the skin. Not everyone can go through this bad period.
Generally, hormones changes will inadvertently stimulate the sebaceous glands to work more intensely. The skin will increase the lubricant. The skin is not properly cared, so the skin is often not removed, making it thicker. Rough and high risks of acne on the skin could ensue. That is why so many teenagers are faced with severe inflammatory acne, which is constantly spreading.
Skin at the age of 25
There are some signs of aging. Having the appearances such as the genetic elements of the epidermis, and the dermis is gradually thinning; the texture of the skin is not firm, so crow’s feet and wrinkles become visible in the eyes, healthy mouth, forehead, or between the ends of the eyebrows.
How is skin in the 30s?
Stepping through your 30s, skin is almost gradually degrading. The natural moisture of the skin decreases. It shows signs of dryness, poor elasticity, and wrinkles have gradually formed. The protective barrier of the skin is getting weaker, the metabolism of skin cells slower than before.
40s and 50s skin
Epidermis
The epidermal layer is lost, and only a few cells are formatted. The existing cells shrink and the top layer of the skin becomes thinner. This makes the skin:
- The skin will be rough.
- Wounds are difficult to heal and increase the risk of skin infections.
Dermis
The connective tissue in the middle layer of the skin loses its fiber structure. And its ability to retain water and elastic elastin worsen. This makes the skin less healthy and lose elasticity. Also, wrinkles start to emerge.
60s and 70s skin
The natural function of skin is to produce lipids which will be reduced as a consequence of skin dryness, dehydration, and wrinkles.
- Slower skin regeneration and skin thinning result in reduced density and reduced volume. Ability to heal wounds of skin deterioration.
- Sensitivity to UV rays and skin tends to increase pigmentation.
From 70 years onwards
The immune function of the skin will decrease, making the skin more susceptible to infection.
Through this article, you can have basic knowledge about skin’s changes, which can help you know how to prevent aging sooner.
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