"Over time, our skin produces less collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep it smooth and bouncy, so fine lines gradually become more visible. Repeated facial movements (smiling, frowning, squinting, screaming into the void, etc.) etch those lines more deeply the longer we live with them. Lifestyle habits like smoking, high stress, poor sleep, and even diet can speed things up, while environmental stressors such as pollution and free radicals wear down skin over time."
"And then there's the biggest culprit of all: the sun. UV rays are like kryptonite for skinthey break down collagen and elastin faster than anything else, making unprotected sun exposure the number one preventable cause of premature wrinkles. Translation: wear your sunscreen, even when it's cloudy, even when you're just running errands, even when you swear you'll only be outside for five minutes."
Skin aging results from reduced collagen and elastin production with age, causing loss of firmness and the appearance of fine lines. Repeated facial movements deepen lines over time. Smoking, chronic stress, poor sleep, and poor diet accelerate wrinkle formation. Environmental stressors such as pollution and free radicals further degrade skin structure. Occasional indulgent behaviors accumulate and increase skin damage. UV radiation from sun exposure rapidly breaks down collagen and elastin and is the leading preventable cause of premature wrinkles. Regular sunscreen use, even on cloudy days or for short outings, helps protect against premature aging.
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