{"7139eaa1-a3c8-41e6-8bea-bbf2be110df9":"What Causes Skin to Age?","09b096a5-3744-49b5-aca3-68c5a759cee3":"<p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Skin ageing is influenced by two main processes. <strong>Intrinsic ageing</strong> is the natural, unavoidable process that happens to all of us over time, due to genetics and internal biology. <strong>Extrinsic ageing</strong> is caused by external factors such as sun exposure and lifestyle. Many of the changes associated with ageing are strongly influenced by external factors, especially sun exposure, which means there is often more we can do to protect and support your skin than you might realise.</span></p><p> </p><h3><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Intrinsic Ageing (Internal Factors)</span></h3><p> </p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>- Genetics</strong> - influence your skin type and how quickly ageing changes become visible</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>- Hormonal changes</strong> - particularly around menopause, which can accelerate collagen loss and skin thinning</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>- Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid decline</strong> - natural reductions over time lead to less firmness, elasticity and hydration</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>- Slower cell turnover</strong> - the skin takes longer to renew and repair itself, which can reduce brightness and smoothness</span></p>","00524f8a-98d9-4f47-b5d0-b4c407115118":[6565],"fb812f21-7614-47e0-b55a-8ed5607b5f4b":false,"7509c6f1-b682-433b-9708-0d83e83f3a1f":[]}