H20: Skin Deep - Aging Gracefully

Is it ever too late to correct sun-damaged skin or reduce lines and wrinkles that come with age? Skin aging is caused by a combination of natural aging and exposure to sunlight. A little bit of sunshine goes a long way, helping to boost vitamin D levels and keeping seasonal affective disorder at bay. However, soaking up too much is incredibly bad for our skin. Add to this the inescapable factor of time, and the result is sagging skin, wrinkles, and discolorations: the characteristic signs of skin aging. But what can be done? What products do I really need? Where do I shop? Who do I trust? As of yet, no one has found an answer to stopping the natural aging process. But rest assured: scientists are continuing their search for the holy grail of aging. The technology behind lotions, moisturizers and creams has come a long way since your grandmother's medicine cabinet. Using them properly will take you a long way to treating the skin you have versus the skin you used to have. We may not be able to turn back the hands of time, but maybe we can at least slow its steady march forward.
Purpose: Learn about aging skin and best practices for care.
Facilitator: Peggy Schick