Extrinsic aging results from environmental factors. In fact, sun exposure causes the majority of premature aging, a.k.a. photoaging. Ultraviolet rays break down collagen and elastin, making skin loose and weak. Even spending a short amount of time outdoors with unprotected skin can result in freckles, age spots, spider veins and fine lines and wrinkles. Skin [...]

Protecting the skin against sun damage and environmental aging is part of many beauty routines these days, but what about the eyes? Using a specific eye cream with SPF is important. That’s because the skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face.
For a lightweight formula with UV protection [...]

The number one way to minimize damage to collagen and elastin is to avoid excess exposure to the sun. Wear sunblock on a daily basis (even in the winter or on a cloudy day) and limit exposure to sun beds, nicotine and alcohol. Also, help the body maintain stores of these crucial proteins by incorporating [...]

So how do they affect your skin?
With age, collagen and elastin production slows, causing a gradual depletion of existing collagen and elastin and a thinning of the skin. The result of this slowdown? Sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, the breakdown of collagen and elastin is hastened by environmental factors, most notably: sun damage. [...]

So what really works on wrinkles and zits? What’s safe and what’s not? Here’s the 411 on all the latest and greatest ingredients found in your favorite anti-aging products.
Retinoids: Most effective jack of all trades (reduces wrinkles, acne, and age spots by enhancing the turnover rate of skin), but may heighten sin sensitivity.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids [...]

Old Think: Hydroquinone (HQ), a topical whitener, has played center stage for the past 50 years, but it’s not without its controversy: Some women with darker skin tones find that the ingredient actually darkens their skin, and most recently, the FDA listed HQ as a possible carcinogen.
New Think: The search is on for a gentler, [...]

Time taking its toll?
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
What’s causing them? Ultraviolet rays get the brunt of the blame. Just a few minutes of sun each day can weaken the collagen and elastin bonds that give your skin strength and elasticity. Some creases are (sadly) inevitable: hormones, genetics, gravity, and repetitive motions such as smiling all affect [...]

Hormonal aging does a number on skin, not only sagging and wrinkles, but it dulls the complexion all together. You’re likely fighting line and overall dullness simultaneously. Try a wrinkle lifting serum packed with peptides to give skin a boost by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. It will also help your skin product [...]

Secret #6: They stay out of the sun
Nicole Kidman is famously afraid of the sun. She stays out of it at all costs and is often snapped by the paparazzi with a sun hat on her head. Many celebrities simply avoid the sun by covering up when it exposed to it and slathering on sunscreen. [...]

2. Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Sun damage is the number one enemy of your skin. Getting a suntan leads to photoaging, a process that produces deep wrinkles and leathery textured skin, which will cause premature age spots. You’ll never see a resurgence in your skin’s tone and texture without cutting your sun exposure.
The easiest [...]