Where Do Wrinkles Form?

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The vast majority of undesirable consequences of skin aging occur in individuals who are repetitively exposed to the UV rays of the sun, notably farmers, fishermen, construction workers, lifeguards, outdoor enthusiasts, and sun-worshipers. People who live in areas where the earths protective ozone layer is thinning, may be more likely to have sun-damaged skin. Ethnicity also influences a persons susceptibility to skin aging. Individuals with fair complexions, and those who have blue, green, or gray eyes, and red or blond hair, are more susceptible to photo aging than those with darker skin.

Nonetheless, premature aging from sunlight can affect all ethnic groups and everybody needs to be aware of the importance of good sun protection, as a fundamental part of anti-aging skin care. Cigarette smokers are more prone to skin wrinkles and skin cancers. According to one study, heavy smokers are almost five times more likely to have wrinkled facial skin than non-smokers. In fact, heavy smokers in their 40s often have facial wrinkles more like those of nonsmokers in their 60s. A study of 25 sets of twins found smokers to have thinner skin than non-smokers, in some cases by as much as 40%.