The skin ages due to DNA damage, which is induced by both chemical and physical means. The first signs we see in any individual in regards to aging is their skin. The first signs we see are structural changes like wrinkles and sagging then color and texture changes. Red spots and dilated veins appear. Brown spots appear on hands and face and the skin becomes thinner and less elastic.
Structural changes result when collagen and elastin quantity and quality are reduced.
Your skin is an open book to your state of health. Of all things, the skin tells us the most about a person. Your skin is not just a covering for the body, it is your largest organ. It is a dynamic, ever growing organ that is vital to your existence. It must remain healthy to keep the good things in and the bad things out.