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Moisture and Skin Aging Explained.

As our skin ages, its ability to retain moisture decreases. There are several contributing factors that affect skin hydration including natural moisturising factors, hyaluronic acid and the skin’s lipid barrier.

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Skin Hydration Explained

What contributes to skin hydration?

NMFs

Inevitably Natural moisturising factors (NMFs) are compounds that focus on water retention and supporting the skin barrier, I.e., amino acids and lactic acid. Over time, the skin begins to slow its production of NMFs, which can contribute to skin dryness.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a skin ‘superpower’ that is responsible for maintaining skin hydration and facial volume through its ability to hold large amounts of water. With age, production slows, increasing the skins susceptibility to form fine lines and wrinkles.

Lipid Barrier

The skin’s outer layer, also known as the lipid barrier has a pivotal function in preventing water loss and shielding lower layers of skin from environmental damage. This barrier weakens and becomes retains less moisture, leading to greater skin dehydration.

Environmental Factors

What else impacts moisture retention?

Prolonged exposure to environmental factors like air pollution can increase skin inflammation. This includes both outdoor and indoor sources of air pollution from activities like wood heating. Heavy metals found in some water sources can also contribute to skin inflammation.

Ultraviolet Exposure

While exposure to the sun promotes vitamin D and endorphin production, ultraviolet (UV) exposure also sparks skin inflammation and oxidative stress which causes keratinocytes to deplete. This in turn contributes to the formation of wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Environmental Pollutants

Lifestyle Choices

There are a range of lifestyle factors that can contribute to skin aging including smoking, sugar and alcohol consumption, facial muscle movements, stress, sleep patterns and skin care habits.

Weather and Climate

Skin aging can be influenced by both cooler and warmer climates over time. Warmer climates can encourage skin dehydration through prolonged UV exposure. Cooler climates can lead to drier skin with lower humidity and a reliance on indoor heating to stay warm.

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Moisture and Skin Aging Explained.​