Aging Skin

Sun Exposure

(Extrinsic Factor) number on cause of premature skin aging

Smoking

(Extrinsic Factor) produces a tremendous amount of free radicals that causes biochemical aging.

Poor Nutrition

(Extrinsic Factors) Deprives skin of the proteins, fats, carbs, vitamins and minerals that are required to maintain, protect and repair the skin

Illegal Drugs

(Extrinsic Factors) affects healthy cell growth and can aggravate skin conditions such as acne

Pollution

(Extrinsic Factors) affects the lungs and other internal organs as well as skin

Alcohol

(Extrinsic Factors) interferes with proper nutrition distribution to the body and skin

Gravity

(Intrinsic Factor) constant pulling downward on our skin and bodies

Genetic Aging

(Intrinsic Factor) how our parents aged, their skin coloring and resistance to sun damage

Facial Expression

(Intrinsic Factor) repeated movements of the face that result in the formation of expression lines (i.e.: crows feet)

Intrinsic Factors

aging factors that we have little to no control over

Extrinsic Factors

environmental factors that contribute to aging and appearance of skin.