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This process is compounded by the decreasing activity of the oil-producing sebaceous glands and the water-producing sweat glands.

These factors, along with the loss of fat in the sub cutis results in the formation of wrinkles and blemishes. It’s a process that’s aggravated by damage inflicted by the sun and – to a lesser degree – the wind.

This is an unstoppable process and one that can only be partly halted by moisturizing creams and lotions. They can however slow the process by providing a protective coating against the elements.

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