Aside from regular washing, you may not give much attention to your underarms. But just like the skin on the rest of your body, the skin of your underarms needs some TLC from time to time. Dark patches under your arms can make your skin look dirty.

In lieu of expensive plastic surgery procedures that tighten and plump aging skin, there are a plethora of topical lotions and creams that promise similar, albeit temporary, results. The active ingredients in these creams are responsible for the firming and plumping effects that give skin a youthful, glowing look.

Rapid weight loss normally results in sagging skin due to stretching. As you lose weight quickly, your skin cannot conform to your new shape because the elasticity has been damaged. Your facial skin will show this with sagging jowls, neck and cheeks.

Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation initially introduced the topical medication Retin-A for use as an anti-wrinkle cream; however, dermatologists noticed that Retin-A had several anti-aging benefits, including the treatment of age spots, reports "The New York Times" website. In fact, Dr.

Acetylsalicylic acid--aspirin--isn’t exactly the same drug as the salicylic acid so commonly used in acne and skin treatments, but both medications have similar effects when used topically.

When working out, it's common to focus your efforts on areas of the body that seem especially saggy. However, the inner thighs can be a rather troublesome spot, since many exercises don't target these muscles. If you are overweight, loose skin may form in this area, causing your legs to appear anything but svelte.

Your skin has brown pigment in it, no matter how fair-skinned you are, unless you carry the rare genetic trait for albinism, according to MedlinePlus. The pigment is melanin, made by cells called melanocytes, which provide built-in sun-shade against ultraviolet radiation.

Bags under your eyes -- whether from aging or a poor night's sleep -- can be hard to cover with makeup and even harder to get rid of.

Heavy bags and sagging appear under the eyes when water pools within swelled tissue. This is a common occurrence when you're stressed out, eating more salt than usual, or missing out on that elusive eight hours of sleep.

The older you are, the more likely it is you find harmless growths and age spots or liver spots on your skin. Skin that has been exposed to the sun for several decades is also more apt to develop cancerous spots or moles. Many different types of growths commonly appear on mature skin.

As you age you may develop fine lines and notice an increase in the size of your pores. Dr. David E. Bank, a dermatologist in New York, states that when your skin slows down its production of collagen, you lose firmness and elasticity in your face, which can lead to both wrinkles and larger pores.

Lumps under the skin are usually harmless, but in some cases can be caused by something more serious, such as a tumor. If you only see the lump when you are exercising, it is often due to engorged veins, a cyst or a herniated muscle. If it's painful, the lump could be due to a knotted or cramped muscle.