While there are three distinct types of skin aging - genetic, environmental and
hormonal - almost everyone will exhibit the visible signs of genetic aging.
Considered the natural aging process
Also known as intrinsic or internal skin aging, this is the aging process we can’t avoid
Characterized by changes within the skin
occurring over time and determined by our genetic predisposition — a quick look to your family will provide the best clues to how you
will likely exhibit this type of aging
In the skin, genetic aging results in loss of collagen and elastin and reduced water content in the cells