Caring for Skin Troubles after 50!

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After you turn 50, it is all about preserving your natural beauty. A few hints of gray hair and some fine lines shouldn’t be bothersome, but there are some skin problems that need special attention after you cross that age mark.

Timely care and cure goes a long way, so it is best to watch out for these skin problems:

Crow’s Feet

All the smiling and squinting eventually leads to loosening of the skin around the eyes, causing a condition named crow’s feet. Between ages of 40 and 80 the skin loses its natural hyaluronic acid and collagen, causing sagging and lines around the eyes. Crow’s feet can be prevented (although, not completely) by using eye creams with collagen and Vitamin E in abundance.

Most anti-aging creams contain these important ingredients, but it is good to read the label before you make a purchase. Botox is an effective remedy but it can be expensive and unfavorable for individuals seeking a natural cure. Flax seed oil supplements are also effective in tackling wrinkles around the eyes. Adding antioxidants to your diet can also effectively control the occurrence of crow’s feet.

Skin Tags

Skin tags are harmless protrusions of extra skin which are usually skin colored or light brown in color. They occur in older individuals and they often appear around the neck and other areas where there are skin folds. The objectionable appearance of skin tags causes the individual to resort to a myriad of cures. One way is to choose surgery for removal of skin tags, but this is unnecessary and not advised because most persons have a number of skin tags on their body.

Another remedy is to tie a strong thread around the skin tag and pull it off; however this is a dangerous way of removing tags and should not be tried at home. A natural alternative skin tag remover contains homeopathic ingredients that avoid the side effects of the former remedies and can be applied directly onto the skin tags to gently flake them away. Such options do not cause any scarring or pain and absorb directly into the tags.

Wrinkles

As common as they may sound, wrinkles can be of different types and caused due to various reasons. These can be very fine lines on the skin’s surface or even very deep furrows. The primary cause is aging, but other catalysts in the production of wrinkles are factors like smoking, sun exposure, and -heredity. As you age, your skin produces lesser natural oils and also loses the ability to retain moisture.

This causes the dermis to get damaged and eventually become thin, leading to wrinkles. A great preventive measure is to quit smoking (or passive smoking) as it reduces the production of collagen. Treatment options include chemical peeling, dermabrasion, and laser resurfacing treatments. Botox and fillers are also a treatment option, but they must be evaluated for their side effects. Prescription creams containing Retinoid are helpful as it is an effective ingredient for wrinkle treatment.

Dryness

Skin dryness in older individuals is unlike the dryness on younger skin. The outer epidermis thickens and dries up, causing the skin to lose its glow and moisture. Maintaining a healthy diet and balanced intake of water is guaranteed to help with skin dryness. Other ways to avoid dry skin are regular exfoliation, hydration with a moisturizer enriched with Vitamin E, and wearing a sunscreen before stepping out.

If timely prevention is not done, skin dryness can develop into more serious conditions like dermatitis, varicose eczema, and scaly patches called Actinic keratoses. Individuals above 50 are also strictly advised to stay out of the sun and apply sunscreen when stepping into the outdoors. This is because tanning and sun exposure can lead to problematic dryness and even pigmentation.