Aging process occurs in all organs or parts of the body including the skin organ. This process occurs naturally, continuously without us knowing it, like it or not, we would have this aging process. the outline of the aging process can be divided into two. First of intrinsic aging, the aging process naturally with age and can not be avoided. This process is caused by factors from within the body such as age, genetic, racial, and hormonal. The aging process is usually characterized by skin becomes dry and thin, the skin looks transparent, the slack skin and smooth wrinkles. Second, extrinsic aging caused by various factors from outside the body such as the environment, sunlight, and lifestyle. Skin aging process resulting from the influence of external factors, especially that caused by the sun.
One of the most visible signs of aging is wrinkles. The aging process can occur from the age of 20-25 years. Because from the age of the amount of collagen will decrease by 1 percent each year that occur naturally. So at that age a person’s face will appear wrinkled.
To prevent premature aging we should always avoid or reduce exposure to sunlight, get used to always use a sunblock or sunscreen. The third step we can do to prevent premature aging process is to implement a healthy lifestyle patterns, such as regular exercise, not smoking, not drinking alcohol, avoiding pollutants, avoiding excessive stress will be able to help slow the aging process.
In addition to medical therapy, there are several ways to do this medical therapy, such as Topical retinoids, Hydroxy Acid, an antioxidant, Chemical Peeling, using laser technology, Microdermabrassion, Jet Peel, Intense Pulse Light, Botox, Filer, Messotherapy, and Light Activated Therapy.