Facial Sagging

As we age, our skin and bodies tend to change with time. As we grow older our skin progressively starts losing collagen and elastin, two essential proteins that our skin needs to stay taut and healthy-looking. This can cause the skin on our face to sag, giving us an aged and gaunt look.

Having cheeks that hang off your face and dangling jowls are signs of facial sagging. Loss of bone volume and soft tissue fat in the face are also determinants of developing saggy skin.

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What can I do to prevent and improve sagging skin?

There are many things one can do to keep our facial skin looking young and healthy. By keeping your skin healthy, you can delay the onset of sagging skin significantly.

Skincare regimen

By applying sunscreen everyday, you reduce the damage the UV rays do to your skin. Sun exposure is a huge contributing factor to sagging skin and should be a high priority for you.

Diet

In order to keep collagen and elastin in your skin high, a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids needs to be followed. Omega-3 fatty acids can help you body defend against UV damage. They also help in triggering natural collagen and elastin production in the skin.