In sad but true news, there's no way that you'll ever be able to ward off the signs of aging completely. Sorry, it's just not going to happen. But while skin changes are an inevitable part of getting older, it can sometimes feel like they're coming on fast and furious — and way earlier than you expected. "How quickly you age is a combination of both your genetics and environmental or lifestyle factors," explains Dr. Emily Arch, MD, a dermatologist at Dermatology + Aesthetics in Chicago. While you definitely can't change the genes you were born with, you do have control over the other part of the puzzle: issues like sun exposure, a poor diet or chronic stress. Here are five early signs of aging, plus helpful ways to address each one. (Hey, you may not be able to stop time, but at least you can slow down its effects.)
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