One of the most effective ways to minimize the aging changes of the skin is to
a. Avoid excessive sun exposure
b. Use rose milk lotion on the skin every day
c. Use a vitamin E–fortified lotion every day
d. Wash the skin daily with soap
A
Sun exposure intensifies the normal aging changes and increases an older adult's risk of developing skin cancer. Responses B, C, and D all are personal choices for skin care. It is important to keep the skin clean and moist to maintain its body protection function; however, none of these practices alone affects the integrity of the aging skin to the extent that avoiding sun exposure does.
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