As there are growth spurts, there are also aging spurts, when a person seems to age more quickly. It is possible to slow down some of these aspects of aging by taking proper care of your skin. Here are a few tips to keep your skin looking younger.



The primary cause of skin aging is over-exposure to the sun. The sun is largely responsible for wrinkling, lentigines (also called "liver spots"), thinning of the skin, broken blood vessels (telangectasias), dryness, texture changes, uneven colour and some sun-related skin diseases that make the skin look older. When you are out in the sun be sure to wear a hat, long-sleeved shirts and a minimum SPF 15 sunscreen to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Sunglasses will protect your eyes, as well as reduce the crows feet caused from squinting.

Quit smoking, oral contraceptives and menopause can contribute to a condition called Melasma, where an uneven darkening appears on the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Melasma can also occur in pregnant women, or women on hormone replacement therapy. Recent studies have shown that smoking agitates this condition.

By staying fit it is possible to keep the excess weight under the chin, neck and cheeks in check. A combination of a healthy diet, daily exercise and drinking plenty of water will improve muscle tone and circulation and keep your body looking younger.

Sleeping on your front for years will cause wrinkles, as will rubbing your eyes too often and scowling, so remember to smile! A relaxed, pleasant expression looks more youthful.

To keep your skin looking beautiful it is advisable to treat your skin daily with a non-greasy moisturizer with sunscreen. A chemical peel can improve the smoothness and texture of the skin and remove some medium depth wrinkles and lines. Alpha hydroxy acids can achieve remarkable results in giving the skin a younger look, also available are injectable substances such as Collagen, Restylane and Botox to relax certain muscles and prevent them from wrinkling. Finally, plastic and laser surgery is available. Discuss the best treatment options available to you with your doctor and remember Canada Pharmacy is here with all your skin care needs.