SKINIPEDIA - Skin Encyclopedia Studies: Human Skin Texture

Fine Skin Lines, Wrinkles & Human Skin Texture - a study by P&G Beauty

The State of Anti-Aging Skin Care

The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is one of the most common signs of aging in people around the world. Yet, regardless of when wrinkles are first noticed, they are an unwelcome indicator of age, especially for women who are leading more active lives and are looking for ways to look and feel their best. Increased life expectancy has changed the concept of aging and, in turn, propelled anti-aging research that has led to a multitude of topical applications. Skin science is advancing at an exponential pace, yet profound gaps remain in patients’ understanding of the biological mechanisms of skin and the research supporting interventions that can help to preserve supple, smooth, youthful skin and nourish, replenish and renew aging skin.

Introduction

Amid the proliferation of specialty anti-aging products and the ensuing consumer confusion, the anti-aging fi eld is booming with discoveries made possible through the application of complex science and advanced technologies including the gene chip, sophisticated medical imaging tools and computational models. With a focus on the physical and molecular basis of fine lines, wrinkles and poor texture, P&G Beauty scientists have brought exacting precision to this area of dermatological study and have translated their knowledge to drive the identifi cation of improved anti-aging ingredients.

As scientists continue to search for breakthroughs, deeper analyses of biological pathways that distinguish young and aging skin are providing new insights into the processes of skin aging which will in turn lead to better preventive measures and anti-aging treatments.

Fine Lines, Wrinkles & Texture Influence Self-Perception

Throughout the evolution of skin care, fi ne lines, wrinkles and texture have been persistent concerns for aging women. Research reveals that this concern is legitimate and related to self-image and age-related discrimination. Poor self-image is associated with chronic illness and fewer preventive health behaviors, such as exercise, and aged skin, particularly in women, has also been linked to job discrimination. Such far-reaching psycho-social implications help explain the ongoing quest to develop better treatments to conceal and delay the signs of aging.

Human Skin Texture by Nykolai Alexander

As this quest has progressed, skin care formulators have sought to use the best science available to address fine lines, wrinkles and texture problems. As illustrated in the timeline below, a snapshot of trends over past decades demonstrates that the approaches to addressing the problem have evolved in step with technological advances and a wider availability of ingredients.


Human Skin Texture study CONTINUES HERE.