Seasoned Skin... It's a Fact of Life!

We don’t always notice how the passing of time shows on our own faces or on the faces of those we love. We see below the surface and beyond all the etchings life has made on our physical canvas. But, when it comes to our skin, living does have its effects.

Aging skin is a fact of life. It happens. Skin goes through changes as we get older. Not only the skin on our faces, but everywhere else as well. As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. It loses elasticity and begins to wrinkle and sag. It often becomes dry, rough, and itchy. Dark spots and skin tags begin to appear as if by magic. And, the older we get, the more prominently our veins and tendons stand out in our hands and feet. Our skin also bruises much more easily than when we were younger, and it takes longer for the bruises to heal.

Although it may be impossible to turn back the clock or jump into a time machine and retrieve the softer, firmer, smoother, unlined skin of our youth, it’s not all gloom and doom. There are things we can do to take care of our skin and protect it so it stays as healthy and youthful as possible as we age.

Many products and procedures are available today that are specifically geared toward revitalizing and/or repairing aging skin. There are lotions, creams, oils, scrubs, herbal mixtures, plant extracts, injections, laser treatments, surgical procedures, etc. Some have merit. Some do not. If you are interested in any of these options, speak with your doctor about finding a route most appropriate for you.

It’s never too late to start taking better care of our skin. The following are some basic skin care tips that are especially helpful for those of us in our seasoned years.