{"9551510c-7e7c-4050-86b6-7d7743d053b7":"F2E5DE","09b096a5-3744-49b5-aca3-68c5a759cee3":"<h3><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(203,34%,27%);\">Sun Damage (Photoageing)</span></h3><p> </p><p> </p><p>- Ultraviolet radiation is responsible for the majority of visible skin ageing, accelerating the breakdown of collagen and elastin within the skin </p><p> </p><p>- The effects of sun exposure are cumulative, with damage building up over decades and often becoming more noticeable later in life  </p><p> </p><p>- Areas that are regularly exposed to sunlight, such as the face, neck, décolletage and arms, are often the first to develop crepey changes in skin texture and quality </p><p> </p><h3><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(203,34%,27%);\">Hormonal Changes</span></h3><p> </p><p>- Declining oestrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause significantly accelerate collagen loss, with studies showing that women can lose up to 30% of their skin’s collagen within the first 5 years after menopause  </p><p> </p><p>- Reduced hormone levels affect skin hydration, thickness and the skin’s natural ability to repair and regenerate, contributing to increased fragility and crepey texture  </p>","00524f8a-98d9-4f47-b5d0-b4c407115118":[6787],"fb812f21-7614-47e0-b55a-8ed5607b5f4b":false,"c38db626-85ba-4201-9240-e8c2b19beb5e":"<h3>Lifestyle and External Factors</h3><p> </p><p>- Significant or rapid weight loss can leave the skin loose and thinner, having lost the underlying structural support that maintains firmness</p><p> </p><p>- Smoking accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin while also reducing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the skin</p><p> </p><p>- Chronic dehydration can make the skin appear dull, thinner and more fragile, exaggerating crepey texture</p><p> </p><p>- Poor nutrition, particularly diets low in protein, vitamins and antioxidants, reduces the skin’s ability to repair, regenerate and maintain healthy structure</p>","7509c6f1-b682-433b-9708-0d83e83f3a1f":[5075]}