Wrinkles and age spots are normal skin conditions that occur as a person ages. These are natural processes. Nevertheless, some elderly people can develop skin disorders that give rise to serious medical problems. Older skin is less oily, less elastic, and thinner. It bruises easily and can take a long time to heal when cut. This means that older people will need to give their skin more care than when they were younger.
It is important to use a "broad-spectrum" sunscreen with protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher before going outdoors at any age, even on cloudy or foggy days. This will protect against most kinds of skin cancer. A long sleeved shirt and shady hat give good protection from the sun.