The rate and degree of aging changes that occur in the various components
of the integument system are influenced by a variety of factors, including heredity, a
person’s dietary habits, skin care habits and the level of various hormones in the body.
In addition to these intrinsic factors, extrinsic factors such as the sun and wind can
influence on aging of the integumentary system. Thus, aging changes in the integumentary
system occur at different rates in different individuals. A person who might attempt to
delay skin changes related to aging must prevents his or her skin through the use of
skin care products, particularly antioxidant products, and avoiding the cause of aging