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7 Signs of Ageing  The Bad News: wrinkles are just the tip of the  iceberg when it comes to dealing with aging skin. The Good News: knowing is half the battle! Once you realize that piling on the anti-wrinkle cream should be just one tool in your arsenal, you’ll be better equipped to care for your skin in the long term. We all know that "what every woman wants" is younger looking skin? But did you also know there are seven signs of ageing? Oh yes! According to the cosmetic company Olay, it's not just 'ageing' in general that women fear, but now there are seven separate 'signs' which they've helpfully and very generously identified for us.    What are the 7 signs?1. Age spots 2. Pores 3. Dryness 4. Dullness 5. Uneven skin tone 6. Uneven texture 7. Fine lines & wrinkles How does your health effect aging? The best way to approach skin care is from the inside out. It’s not uncommon for this fact to come up in our offices on any given work day; one of us is usually glowing from a cleanse or groaning from too many glasses of bio-dynamic chardonnay the night before. Skin disorders are so common among older people that it is often difficult to tell normal changes from those related to a disorder. More than 90% of all older people have some type of skin disorder. Skin disorders can be caused by many conditions during our lifetime, including: — Diabetes — Stress — Blood vessel diseases such as arteriosclerosis — Heart disease — Liver disease — Nutritional deficiencies: good nutrition and adequate fluids are helpful. Dehydration increases the risk of skin injury. Sometimes minor nutritional deficiencies can cause rashes, skin lesions, and other skin changes, even if you have no other symptoms. — Obesity — Reactions to medications         Other causes of skin changes: — Allergies to plants and other substances — Clothing — Climate: Sun exposure has also been directly linked to skin cancers, including basal cell cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. — Exposures to industrial and household chemicals — Indoor heating Sunlight can cause: — Loss of elasticity (elastosis) — Pigment changes such as liver spots — Noncancerous skin growth (keratoacanthomas) As you age, you are at increased risk for skin injury. Your skin is thinner, more fragile, and the protective subcutaneous fat layer is lost. In addition, your ability to sense touch, pressure, vibration, heat and cold may be reduced. Thus, your skin is at higher risk for injury. Rubbing or pulling on the skin can cause skin tears. Fragile blood vessels are easily broken. Bruises, flat collections of blood (purpura), and raised collections of blood (hematomas) may form after even a minor injury. This is most easily seen on the outside surface of the forearms, but can occur anywhere on the body. Skin changes and loss of subcutaneous fat, combined with a tendency to be less active, as well as some nutritional deficiencies and other illnesses contribute to pressure ulcers. Aging skin repairs itself more slowly than younger skin. Wound healing may be up to 4 times slower. This contributes to pressure ulcers and infections. Diabetes, blood vessel changes, lowered immunity, and similar factors also affect healing. Keep skin moist with lotions and other moisturisers. Moisturised skin is more comfortable and will heal more quickly.   So what can you do? Skin Scripts have the perfect products for fighting ageing: RegeniRx - Acts like a bodyguard to the skin and protects the DNA of skin cells against daily stress induced by UV irradiation and free radicals. Super antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress and help to delay early skin aging.     Lumiserum - A day & night serum that focuses on lightning in skin Damage Control Lotion - For sun damaged skin, pigmentation marks. Increases collagen production and maintains healthy collagen and elastin. May not be suited for sensitive skin types. Wow Peptide Serum - reduces wrinkles and fine lines and firms skin. Reduces puffiness around eyes. Contact Skin Scripts to order now! Tel: 012 345 1756   Fax: 012 345 1681 Email: info@skinscripts.co.za    www.skinscripts.co.za