Aging skin is influenced by both internal changes and external stressors. Understanding the causes and practicing daily prevention can help maintain youthful, healthy skin.

Causes of Aging:

• Intrinsic: Reduced collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid
• Extrinsic: UV exposure, pollution, stress, poor habits
  

What Accelerates It:

• Smoking, high-sugar diet (glycation)
• Chronic stress, sleep loss
• Blue light, air pollution
• Over-exfoliation or harsh skincare

Prevention Tips:

• Use SPF 30+ sunscreen daily
• Apply antioxidants (Vitamin C, E, ferulic acid)
• Use retinoids to stimulate collagen
• Keep skin hydrated with hyaluronic acid
• Eat well, exercise, sleep enough, manage stress
  

Treatment Options:

• Botulinum toxin for expression lines
• Hyaluronic acid fillers for volume
• PRP, microneedling to boost collagen
• Light-based therapies for tone and texture

By combining smart skincare, healthy habits, and optional medical treatments, visible aging can be delayed and managed effectively.

Acne is a skin condition caused by clogged pores, inflammation, and bacterial overgrowth. It's more than a surface problem—biological and lifestyle factors play key roles.

What Causes It:

• Excess sebum and dead skin cells clog follicles
• Overgrowth of Cutibacterium acnes bacteria
• Hormonal changes (puberty, menstruation, stress)
• Immune-triggered inflammation
  

Other Triggers:

• High-glycemic diets, poor sleep, pollution
• Harsh skincare or picking at skin

Prevention Tips:

• Gentle cleansing twice daily
• Use non-comedogenic products
• Avoid touching or squeezing pimples
• Protect skin from UV damage
• Manage stress and seek early treatment
  

Understanding your skin and triggers can help reduce breakouts and prevent long-term damage.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic condition that goes beyond dry skin—it's rooted in skin barrier dysfunction and immune imbalance.

What Causes It:

• Chronic inflammation with dryness, itching, redness
• Often starts in childhood but may persist or start in adulthood
  

Key Factors:

• Weak skin barrier allows Staphylococcus aureus to grow
• Genetic issues (e.g., filaggrin deficiency) reduce moisture retention

Triggers:

• Irritants (soaps, detergents), allergens (dust, pollen)
• Weather changes, stress, hormonal shifts
  
  
  Prevention Tips:
• Moisturize daily with thick, unscented creams
• Use gentle, fragrance-free skincare
• Wear soft fabrics like cotton
• Reduce stress and get enough sleep
• Treat flares early with topical medications

Managing eczema requires consistent care and awareness of triggers, but most cases can be well-controlled with proper treatment.