Signs of aging

1. Dark spots

Dark spots, also called hyper pigmentation are caused by a variety of reasons. It could be caused by sun damage, inflammation, skin injuries or even acne.

1. Sagging skin

2. Ageing as well as the act of gaining and losing weight reduces the tautness of skin and gives an impression of loose skin and a perpetually tired look.

3. Dull glow-less skin

Dryness is exacerbated by wind, extremes of temperature and air-conditioning. It causes the skin to flake, chap and feel tight.

1. Lines & wrinkles

These are a natural, unavoid

able part of ageing. But, young people may get wrinkles way before their time due to excessive damage from the sun or by smoking.

1. Dry skin

Apart from being uncomfortable, dry skin creates scaly lines and wrinkles and is not to appealing to look at. Fortunately, most dry skin results from environmental factors that can be wholly or partially controlled.

1. Patchy skin

It is generally caused by differences in melanin content in different parts of the skin, but could also be caused by vascular (blood vessels) changes or the growth of foreign organisms on the skin.

1. Open pores

Open pores are sometimes referred to as a "strawberry nose". However they can occur anywhere on the face, back, chest or upper arms.