Why are people so occupied with the subject of aging and its common signs? In 2005 “Avon” did a survey and found that young girls, age 14-24 were already concerned with aging and how to avoid this problem. They claimed to have seen such things as dry flaky chapped skin, sunken under eyes and wrinkles and fine lines. The whole world has been consumed says many historians and not just “Avon.”
The search for the fountain of youth can be traced from the 3rd century with Alexander Romance to modern times with the mystical and very handsome David Copperfield. David Copperfield in 2006 bought a group of islands off the Bahamas claiming they held the fountain of youth. He paid 50 million for his islands. He stated, “the waters had magical, life altering healing powers” Now is this David the magician and illusionist or is this David the businessman?
There are so many ads that promise us eternal beauty from creams and lotions to ultrasound facials. As the world becomes so consumed with beauty, we must step back and ask our self if we are truly taking care of our self or are we simply opting to go the surgery route. Plastic surgery is in demand and increasingly rising. In 2008 it was reported that there were over 10.2 million people who had cosmetic procedures done, both natural and surgical. Is this the new rave or just pure insanity? Many may go to these lengths to correct some of these common problems and a few are listed here:
Crow’s feet One of the first signs of aging, especially for women, is often crow’s feet, which are three little lines that find homes at the outer corners of the eyes. Crow’s feet are a common result of sun damage, squinting and exposure. Crow’s feet are often treated with collagen, Restylane and Botox injections, but there are also many topical creams available on the retail market as well.
Prevention is worth its weight in gold, so make sure not to squint. Try wearing a large brim hat and dark sunglasses. If you must be in the sun, wear a good sun screen also. A diet rich in berries is suggested and the consumption of flax seed oil added daily.
Wrinkles around the mouth and nose are another common sign of aging and one that can be alleviated early on in life by smiling more. Frowning will put on more wrinkles than a nice sweet smile. Avoid such things as alcohol, smoking and drug abuse and switch to a diet rich in antioxidants. drink lots of water and keep your skin as hydrated as possible.
By properly protecting your skin with sun screen and avoiding the hottest times of the day (10 am to 2 pm), there is a chance of avoiding many wrinkles on the face, mouth and nose.
Loose, sagging skin around the jaw line and neck Collagen is what keeps our skin tight and plump, essentially keeping everything where it should be. As we age, collagen production is slowed down and our skin begins to lose elasticity. This brings about a sagging, loose appearance as gravity takes effect. The loose skin collects around the jaw line and into the neck, often causing the “turkey gobbler” appearance. This can be rectified with surgical measures or other alternatives such as the Natural Face Lift System.
There are many, many signs of aging, but what shows most prominently is wrinkles and sagging skin. As we age, the simple fear of not getting old will set in, but aging is part of the life process and we will all face it one day. Aging gracefully is the key and prevention is imperative. With the help of over the counter lotions, diet, exercise, facials and liposuction, the fountain of youth could be closer than anyone of us imagined.
I think you have made some great points here, I personally only realized that there is a point that women reach and their looks in comparison to age just start bothering them and only then do we start taking steps. The only problem then becomes a time factor we want it now . Thanks for all the info.