• Aging is a complex process affected by a number of factors
including genetics, sun exposure, environment, diet, and stress.
Whatever the causes, the end results include a nutrient
deficiency within the different tissue components, cellular
destruction (as brought about by excessive sun exposure), damage
to the cellular membrane (caused by free radicals), a
deterioration in the genetic programming of the DNA, and a
decrease in cellular proliferation and turnover. Together, these
cause a loss of elasticity in the skin, collagen degradation, a
reduced ability to regulate water and transport nutrients,
insufficient blood flow to the dermis, chronic inflammation, a
weakened outer barrier, and a less efficient cell renewal
process. In essence: skin becomes more wrinkled as it loses its
ability to snap back, it starts to lose fullness, sag and look
hollow, the complexion looks tired, dull, sallow and/or red, dry
and irritated, pigmented spots start to appear and skin becomes
thickened and coarse in appearance.