What is it that causes our skin to age and become dry and wrinkly as we grow older? Well, aging can be broken down into two types. Intrinsic aging is caused by inherited genes and extrinsic aging which is caused by environmental factors such as sun exposure or even sleeping positions.

Intrinsic or internal aging is a normal process that occurs within nearly every individual after they reach puberty. It is a continuous process where collagen production within the skin slows down and the level of elastin, the protein that gives our organs flexibility and elasticity, is also decreased. This results in sagging, loose skin that tends to lose its