Think your skin is aging you? Here's what you need to know.

As we age, so does our skin. It looses it elasticity, develops fine lines and wrinkles and spots, sometimes referred to as 'age spots'. Below are 8 important tips about again skin.

Tip 1

Can skincare products actually boost your collagen levels? Collagen, which keeps our skin looking young, can be enhanced or boosted by skincare products that contain retinoids. The concentrations required generally mean that these will be prescription products.

Tip 2

Eyelids can easily become irritated, so moisturizing at bed time can protect them. This diminishes water loss which can cause cracking of the skin.

Tip 3

Concerned about wrinkles? There are a number of options for fine lines and wrinkles. First protect yourself from further sun exposure. Medical treatments include creams ( StiVectin-SD) containing retinoids, chemical peels or lasers. Cosmeceuticals may also help if they contain vitamin or botanical antioxidants or if they use substances that can influence cell regulation, such as growth factors and molecules called peptides ( StriVectin-SD ).

Tip 4

If you're over the age of 50 or work outside, you may find yourself with dry and itchy skin. Choose a moisturizing cream rather than lotion to replenish your skin's moisture levels and reduce the itch.

Tip 5

Feel like you're looking your age? Try an updated hairstyle or get your eye brows tweezed. Both of these can take years off your looks and make you feel better to boot!

Tip 6

Coenzyme Q10 can help you reduce your wrinkles. Ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10) is synthesized in all cells. It is an antioxidant and can reduce cell damage from ultraviolet A. It has been shown to reverse wrinkles of the skin caused by sun damage.

Tip 7

Hoping to avoid crow's feet? You can minimize the likelihood of developing wrinkles around your eyes by applying sunscreen (but remember, not too close to the eye) and wearing protective eyewear, such as wraparound sunglasses. Some wrinkles are produced by repeated movement of the skin. You also should use high consantrated cream that includes peptide. ( StriVectin-SD Eye cream)