The Milwaukee Post

(StatePoint) — Aging is a fact of life, and your skin is no exception. However, experts say that there is a lot you can do to help your skin at all stages of life. "By spotting signs that your skin is maturing, you can take steps to intervene early, helping skin stay as healthy and youthful looking as possible," says Dr. Roger Ceilley, M.D., a nationally and inter- nationally recognized dermatologist with over 30 years of experience. To tackle age-related skin issues, Ceilley recommends the following tips. ■ Around age 40, begin examining your skin for changes. You'll get a better under- standing of your skin's specific needs so you can address them accordingly. Be care- ful not to focus only on the face, as you may wind up playing catch-up with the rest of your skin late in the maturing process. ■ The levels of collagen, elastin and fatty tissue important for making skin appear plump and youthful begin to dimin- ish as you age, causing thinner-looking skin, Ceilley says. Help counteract this process with a moisturizing cream or lotion that contains skin-nurturing ingre- dients like hyaluronic acid, retinol, glycolic acid and niacinamide. These can be found in products such as DerMend Fragile Skin Moisturizing Formula. In addition to those ingredients, the lightweight cream also fea- tures five critical ceramides to help make skin more resilient and fresher looking. ■ A well-balanced diet promotes healthy, younger-looking skin. Make sure you are eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats each day. ■ Thin, fragile skin can bruise more eas- ily. Medications such as blood thinners may leave skin especially vulnerable to bruis- ing. To help, keep a product on-hand like DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula, which contains a blend of ceramides, alpha hydroxy acid, arnica oil and retinol. ■ Ceilley also advises using gentle, unscented products when bathing or show- ering. Scented soaps, cleansers and alcohol- based products can leave aging skin feeling irritated and dry. Be sure to wash gently and avoid scrubbing or over-exfoliating as this can further irritate the skin. ■ Itchy skin is not only a nuisance, but it can keep you from being comfortable and prevent a good night's sleep, which can be detrimental to one's health at any age. Though doctors are not certain why, itchiness is a very common problem in maturing skin. To temporarily relieve SENIORS Tips for tackling age-related skin issues DragonImages/stock.Adobe.com Many may focus on moisturing the face, but good skin care should go farther. See SKIN CARE on Page 15 14 • Milwaukee County Post • April 20, 2018 3120 E. 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