Your skin is the largest organ you have and probably the most abused. You tan it, shave it, scrub it and exfoliate it. It gets scratched, scraped, burned and bruised. It endures pimples, bites, freckles and moles. And still it is the ultimate body wrap, a waterproof shield that protects your internal organs from germs, injuries and harmful substances- Like the siding on a house protects interior from rain, wind and sleet.

But as your body ages, your skin undergoes changes, too. Yes, it still protects you for the most part. But a life-time of wear and tear may eventually show up on your skin as fine lines, wrinkles, blotches, spots and sags. Or worse: your skin may erupt with adult acne, various rashes or even skin cancer. You only have to look at a baby’s skin to remind you of how much your own skin has withstood.

No doubt you have done some irreversible damage to your skin over the years. Who hasn’t? Even if you know better now, you can’t undo those summers you spent acquiring the perfect tan. Well, the fight for better, healthier skin isn’t over yet. You can prevent further damage by slathering on sunscreen and covering up with protective clothing, for a start. Plus, with today’s newer cosmetics, topical skin medications and new surgical techniques, you may be able to lessen some of the signs of your youthful indiscretions and the inevitable pull of gravity.

Even more serious skin problems, such as skin cancer, have better outcomes with today’s medical advances.

Here you will learn what you need to know to protect your skin to display, some common skin problems you may encounter down the road and the treatments recommended for each.

Can What You Eat Help Prevent Wrinkles?

Fruits and Veggies to the rescueÐThis time to save your skin. A study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, found that eating fruits and vegetables and using olive oil every day may help keep wrinkles away.

Researchers studied more than 400 people age 70 or older living in Australia, Sweden or Greece. They wanted to determine the effect of eating patterns on the aging of skin. They found that whether they were fair skinned or dark-skinned, people who ate a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, beans, olive oil, nuts and multigrain breads, but skipped the butter, red meat and sugary goodies, were less susceptible to wrinkling.

Researchers speculate that antioxidant vitamins, such as A, C and E, which are plentiful in protective foods, may help save your skin from environmental damage.

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