Aging causes anguish for many people, although it is inevitable. Knowing that a magical serum doesn't exist, we still search for ways to reverse the process. Have you wondered, what causes aging and is there any manner of slowing it up?

Premature Aging

The rate at which you age is determined by your genes and the environment in which you live. It varies for everyone, with some going grey as young as 20. Take a look at your parents for a clue about how you'll soon look.

The sun is the cause of most premature aging. More causes include repetitive facial expressions, gravity, sleeping positions, and smoking. Gravity causes the tip of the nose to droop, the ears to elongate, the eyelids to fall, and the upper lip to disappear while the lower lip becomes more pronounced.

Wrinkles

Throughout the years, collagen production slows, and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into place, has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly, leading to wrinkles. In addition, facial movements actually lead to more fine lines and wrinkles. Beneath the skin's surface a mark is left after each facial expression is expressed. The skin on your face will stop springing back to its original smooth place because it is slowly losing its elasticity.

Age Spots

Caused mostly by sun exposure, age spots usually appear on the face. Located in areas most exposed to the sun, they can vary in color from light brown to black. Naturally, your skin has UV protection in it. As the years fly by, this natural protection your skin has decreases. With the help of sunscreen and natural skin care, you can slow down the effects of aging.

Anti Aging Solutions

You can't stop time, but you can prevent premature aging by sleeping on your back, using sunscreen and quitting smoking. Otherwise you can try never smiling or frowning again, but that wouldn't be too fun.

See, it is simple to slow down aging. If you are serious about it, then get yourself a high quality daily moisturizer with SPF 30 in it already. A hat is also not a bad idea, to cover your face and neck. The sun causes the most premature aging, so try to stop yourself from frying at the beach.