Skin Care :: Other Factors Responsible for Wrinkles
In addition to sunlight, other factors may hasten the formation of wrinkles:
In addition to sunlight, other factors may hasten the formation of wrinkles:
The best way to prevent skin damage in any case is to avoid episodes of excessive sun exposure. The following are some specific guidelines:
In choosing a sunscreen, look at the ingredients. Preparations that help block UV radiation are sometimes classified as sunscreens or sunblocks according to the substances they contain. In general, sunscreens have contained or organic formulas and sunblocks inorganic ingredients.
The sun protection factor (SPF) on all sunscreen labels is a ratio based on the amount of UVB (not UVA) radiation required to turn sunscreen- or sunblock-treated skin red compared to non-treated skin.
Certain groups should have higher or lower SPFs depending on age and other factors:
Sunscreen or sunblock should be applied liberally as follows:
When used generously and appropriately, sunscreen products and sun avoidance help reduce the severity of many aging skin disorders, including squamous cell cancers. There are certain concerns, however.
Needless to say, the best long-term prevention for overly wrinkled skin is a healthy lifestyle including the following:
Some daily measures for skin protection are as follows:
Vitamin A is important for skin health and UV radiation produces deficiencies in the skin. Topical products containing natural forms of vitamin A (retinol, retinaldehyde) or vitamin A derivatives called retinoids (tretinoin, tazarotene) have proven to be beneficial for skin damaged by the sun and also by natural aging.