Glycolic acid is one of the alpha-hydroxy acids derived from fruit and milk as well as plants high in sugar such as sugar cane and sugar beets. Glycolic acid is used in skin creams and facial peels.

Ultraviolet light exposure from the sun or a tanning bed can accelerate the occurrence of age spots. Sometimes called sun spots or liver spots, these skin discolorations generally appear flat and oval-shaped, and are brown, gray or black.

During aging, skin thins and becomes less elastic and prone to fine lines, creases and sagging. Sun exposure and genetics can also damage the collagen and elastin that contribute to the skin’s integrity.

When you want to look your best, aging skin and deep frown lines around the mouth cause concern. Although surgery is an option to eradicate the problem, the average $6,000 price tag on a basic face lift makes natural solutions a practical consideration. One do-it-yourself practice is facial reflexology.

Lanolin is a common ingredient in skin care products because it is partly comprised of emollient which holds moisture.

Retin-A and alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, work to boost your skin's natural collagen formation while increasing its elastic fibers to improve your skin tone and minimize wrinkles.

Age spots, also called liver spots, are flat, pigmented marks on your skin, similar to, but larger than, freckles. They become more common after decades of sun exposure. Though harmless and painless, they can be cosmetic concerns.

Thin skin can be dangerous, in that it tears, bruises and cuts easily. It does not usually indicate a serious underlying problem but a trip to the doctors could help ease your mind and find you the right solution you need. There could be a few reasons for damaged thin skin, but thankfully there are also treatments.

Dry skin becomes more prevalent as we age, and the once smooth, supple skin on our legs gradually becomes scaly, dry and itchy. To avoid dry skin, don’t spend too much time in the water. Keep showers short, and bathe in warm water instead of hot water, which can be too drying.

It's normal for your breasts to sag as you age. The tissue, ligaments and skin that hold the breasts up weaken due to a combination of gravity and loss of elasticity, causing the breasts to sag and lose their more youthful appearance.

As joyful as a new mother feels about the birth of her baby, she is often not pleased with her post-pregnancy stomach. A pooch of excess fat and loose skin below your belly button may leave you looking like your are still six months pregnant.

When you lose a substantial amount of weight, approximately 25 percent or more of your total body weight, you can develop saggy skin around certain areas. The skin may hang off of places like your stomach. As you are losing weight, you can do certain things to prevent excess skin around the stomach.