We all want glowing, youthful skin that feels soft, hydrated, and healthy. But sometimes, the things we’re exposed to every day—like sunlight, stress, and dryness—quietly speed up the aging process. The good news? Once you understand what causes your skin to age faster, you can take simple, natural steps to protect and restore it.
Let’s talk about the top three culprits that age skin—and what you can do instead to keep your complexion radiant and healthy.
1. Sun Damage
What happens:
Over time, too much unprotected sun exposure breaks down collagen and elastin (the proteins that keep your skin firm and bouncy). This leads to fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, and pesky sun spots.
What to do instead:
You don’t have to avoid the sun completely - our bodies need it for vitamin D and mood balance! However you can protect your skin naturally. Wear a wide-brimmed hat, seek shade during peak hours, nourish your skin both inside and out with foods and oils rich in antioxidants and healthy fats that help defend against sun damage.
How to protect naturally:
Our Pomegranate Glow Serum is rich in pomegranate and red raspberry seed oils, both known for their rich antioxidant properties that fight damaging free radicals. These oils also help by providing essential fatty acids and vitamin E that repair and strengthen skin cells.
Follow with our Fresh Face Cream, made with ingredients including propolis, frankincense, and lavender, to seal in moisture and calm sun-stressed skin. Propolis helps repair and regenerate tissue, while frankincense firms and tones, and lavender soothes and balances.
2. Dehydration
What happens:
Dry air, harsh cleansers, hormonal changes, and not drinking enough water can all lead to dehydration. When skin lacks moisture, it looks dull and tight, and fine lines appear more noticeable. Over time, chronic dryness can weaken your skin barrier and accelerate visible aging.
What to do instead:
Focus on hydration from the inside out—drink plenty of clean water, eat hydrating foods, and lock in moisture with a natural, barrier-loving moisturizer.
Both our Fresh Face Cream and Blue Beauty Cream are formulated to deeply moisturize stressed and dehydrated skin. It’s made with pure tallow and nourishing oils that create a breathable barrier to prevent water loss, keeping your skin soft, smooth, and glowing all day long.
3. Inflammation
What happens:
Ongoing inflammation is one of the biggest hidden causes of skin aging. It silently breaks down collagen and slows cell renewal, leading to dullness, fine lines, and uneven texture. Inflammation can be triggered by many things like processed foods, harsh skincare products, or stress. It can show up as redness, irritation, acne, or sensitivity, and when it becomes chronic, it can damage your skin cells and accelerate aging.
What to do instead:
The key is to soothe and strengthen your skin’s natural defenses. Choose nontoxic, fragrance free, chemical free skincare that supports balance rather than stripping your skin.
Our Blue Beauty Cream is one of our favorite go-to’s for this as it is formulated to calm inflammation naturally. This face creams use tallow, propolis, emu oil, and blue tansy flower oil to create a blend that reduces redness, and restores a soft, even tone. Used daily, it calms inflammation while nourishing your skin from within.
While aging is natural, premature aging doesn’t have to be. By protecting your skin from sun damage, staying hydrated, and reducing inflammation, you’re giving it the best chance to thrive.
Pretty Farm Girl’s tallow-based creams are a simple, time-tested way to nourish your skin. Each jar is handmade, toxin free, artificial fragrance free, and full of nutrient-rich ingredients that truly feed your skin.