As a person ages, noticeable changes take place in the face. In fact, that's often the first sign of aging that people notice.
As shown in this illustration,
- Aging skin begins to sag, as muscle tone gradually decreases. This can be especially apparent in the skin of the chin and neck.
- Aging skin appears thinner and more translucent, as the outer skin layers lose fat.
- Aging skin becomes more dry, and wrinkles appear.
- Sun damaged skin is more susceptible to these changes, and often appears to age faster than skin that has been protected from the sun by using sunblock and wearing a hat.
For more detailed information on aging skin and how aging affects the face, along with steps you can take to slow your aging process, see Aging Changes in Skin.
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