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As we age, your skin becomes firmless, thinner, drier and wrinkled. Skin wrinkles result because of the elastic fibers break and the low level production of collagen fibers in the dermis. At the same time, the diminishing of the fatty cells plays a significant role in wrinkle occurrence as well as the decreasing connections between the epidermis and dermis.
The skin regenerates itself permanently. Complex fats called lipids are the skin's main structural components that make possible this regeneration process. Lipids must be supplied every day from the bloodstream for skin renewal and to slow any mark of aging. The most essential skin lipid for cellular regeneration is called gamma linolenic acid (GLA). As time passes, the body's natural ability to produce gamma linolenic acid decreases thus slowing cellular regeneration and skin healing. By consequence, skin aging is accelerating.
In theory, if GLA is applied topically, skin aging could be reversed and the result will be a more youthful appearance. Unfortunately, GLA is water-soluble and the skin's hydrophobic defense shield blocks its entry. However, if gamma linolenic acid could be transformed into a hydrophobic molecule, it could now easily cross this otherwise formidable barrier. This is because hydrophobic GLA and the hydrophobic skin are biocompatible with each other.
Valerian D is a freelance writer specialized in issues such as anti aging skin formula.