A cream that can turn back the clock? Unfortunately, this does not exist in nature yet, but science is on the heels of the aging process of the skin and finds more and more factors that accelerate or slow it down. With the right measures, you can really outwit the biological clock and delay the appearance of wrinkles for as long as possible.
Why is the largest sense organ aging so fast
It may sound crazy, but the skin begins to change from the very moment of birth. For the first time, this becomes especially noticeable during puberty, when pink and delicate baby skin suddenly turns into a problem area.
However, at this stage, the skin is still quite thick and supple and able to store a lot of moisture - therefore, teenagers do not have to think about wrinkles for a long time. The situation changes in middle age - at about 25 years old, when the skin is less well supplied with blood.
Result: The delivery of oxygen and nutrients that occurs through the blood decreases, and cell renewal slows down.
The first small wrinkles appear in the corners of the mouth and eyes. Over the years, support for collagen fibers and elastin (the so-called protein fibers) has been reduced. The skin loses its natural firmness and moisture and more wrinkles appear.
The muscular game of facial expressions gradually leaves its mark: anger, frowning or laughter cut wrinkles on the skin over time.
Between 40 and 60 years, oxygen and nutrients continue to decline, the number of small blood vessels decreases, the skin gradually thinns, and the complexion becomes dull and pale.
The process of skin renewal is becoming increasingly sluggish: if the regeneration of epidermal cells of a twenty-year-old person is about 27 days, in 60-70 years it is from 60 to 70 days. And adipose tissue under the skin in adulthood is rapidly contracting, which causes the skin to sag.
How to slow down the skin aging process
From the loss of a strengthening collagen network to the thinning of the skin layer, this natural aging process cannot be stopped. In addition, its speed is determined by genes.
However, personal lifestyle and daily care also affect how quickly and clearly the signs of the times appear.
He who demonstrates discipline and takes the right measures cannot completely stop the aging process, but at least slows it down. All you need is the following three steps:
Stage 1: Anti-Inflammatory Diet
At the first stage, it makes sense to carefully study the nutrition. Leather is a mirror of products that are consumed daily. Not only classical vitamins and minerals play a role for skin health, its radiance and youth.
It is important to avoid foods that cause inflammation in the body, because they can quickly contribute to skin aging.
In particular, excessive consumption of processed meats - sausages, trans fats from fried and prepared foods, sugar, white flour or alcohol.
They have properties that cause an inflammatory response of the body, and over the years have a negative effect on the appearance of the skin.
Therefore, anyone who wants to slow down the aging process should remove these food groups from the diet and switch to an anti-inflammatory diet.
Then the genes will be able to return to their tasks for which they are actually programmed - for example, to produce collagen - and not waste energy on the fight against inflammation. Therefore, it is especially important to include in the diet many fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as healthy nuts, fish and vegetable oils.
In addition, you should focus on antioxidant foods such as blueberries, broccoli, spinach and tomatoes, as they act as a protective shield against free radicals.
These aggressive molecules can also cause inflammation and damage cells, accelerating aging.
Stage 2: Auxiliary additives
Nutritional supplements should always be taken with caution, but they can positively support the skin in addition to a healthy diet and help slow its aging. Collagen supplements are especially opposed to negative processes.
Ideally, they are taken in combination with vitamin C, which is necessary for the synthesis of collagen in the body.
Another way can be called natural supplements, the so-called adaptogens. They are found in various roots, herbs and mushrooms - ginseng, rose root, reishi mushrooms, poppy seeds - and have a scientifically proven harmonizing and strengthening effect on the body.
This is especially important in the fight against chronic stress, which every fourth suffers today. But what does this have to do with the skin?
Simply put, stress is a poison for the largest sensory organ, because an unpleasant feeling causes an increase in cortisol levels, which, in turn, contributes to inflammation and collagen destruction. In addition, stress shortens cell life, which can lead to premature skin aging.
Stage 3: Proper Care
With age, you just need to optimize your daily care ritual. It is better not to succumb to beautiful packaging and advertising promises, but to pay attention to the ingredients that are contained in the products.
Dermatologists especially recommend the protein components of peptides that stimulate the production of collagen in the skin, activate its regeneration and have a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
The group of super active ingredients that regulate the skin aging process also includes antioxidants - vitamins C and E and coenzyme Q10, which neutralize free radicals and thus prevent cell damage.
Lipids and urea can moisturize dry skin, and amino acids that act as antioxidants in the body and protect against damage by free radicals are indispensable for permanently young and supple skin. Last but not least, UV protection is necessary.
Sunlight acts on the aging process as a flammable material: when exposed to ultraviolet rays, the skin, often unprotected, ages 80% faster.
Prevent Premature Aging
The process of skin aging is regulated by genes and cannot be stopped - and this is normal, because even the most intelligent scientist in the world cannot (yet) stop time.
However, aging can be slowed down or slowed down to normal, because there are factors that have both positive and negative effects on the skin.
Those who set the right priorities, use valuable care products, adhere to a healthy and balanced diet, take care to balance stress, and avoid the effects of the environment - UV radiation or cigarette smoke - will enjoy the look of radiant, young and healthy skin for a long time.
