Aging is physiological, a natural process that we cannot prevent from happening. Wrinkles are one of the manifestations that aging produces in your skin, we cannot prevent them from originating but we can minimize them and delay their appearance. Here we tell you how.
Over the years, part of the components of your skin is lost, reducing their amount and causing the skin tissue to lose part of its structure, firmness and smoothness. Why do they appear? How to delay its appearance? We solve all these doubts.
Why Do Wrinkles Appear
From the age of twenty we lose a little bit of collagen every year, specifically around 1%. Something similar happens with elastin fibers so that between the ages of 25 and 30 we begin to notice that our skin is thinner and more fragile.
Another component of the skin that is lost with age is hyaluronic acid, whose function is to retain water (hydration) and act as a cushion that maintains the structure and density of the skin.
Cellular renewal of the epidermis is also slower with age, which makes the skin look thinner, with less volume and a greater roughness, and/or flaking is also appreciated.
Every day we make a multitude of gestures with the face that suppose that certain folds are formed in the skin, the so-called expression lines, which with the passage of time become more marked, deep, and visible even when we are not gesturing.
Importance of Hydration to Avoid Wrinkles
Among other care that you must always comply with, keeping the skin properly hydrated is very important not only to make it more comfortable and healthy but also to maintain its elasticity and make it look younger and more radiant.
If the skin is dry and/or dehydrated, wrinkles will appear much earlier than on the skin with adequate hydration. Therefore, you should use a cosmetic to hydrate your skin every day after cleansing, both in the morning and at night.
For your hydration routine, you can use a moisturizer or/and a serum to give it extra hydration. You choose based on your tastes and needs.
Rest, the Great Ally to Delay the Appearance of Wrinkles
When you sleep little or do not rest properly, the skin of your face reflects it. Not only because of the appearance of bags and dark circles but also because the skin itself feels duller, with a more sallow tone, less luminous, and even drier.
It may sound a bit drastic to you, but not getting enough rest causes premature aging, with a greater appearance of wrinkles. This is due to the fact that during the night our body takes advantage of it to perform the functions of repair and renewal of cells, including those of the skin:
👉 When we sleep we breathe deeper and more slowly, achieving greater oxygenation in the cells, which does not occur in the same way if we do not rest properly.
👉 The toxins accumulated during the day are eliminated during sleep, if we do not sleep enough they will continue to accumulate, causing loss of hydration, firmness, and shine.
👉 During the night's rest, your skin manufactures collagen and elastin, two substances that, as we have already seen, are responsible for giving elasticity, smoothness, and firmness to the skin. Without them, wrinkles will appear much earlier and will be more marked and deeper.
👉 Also during sleep the skin has a greater blood supply, which makes the skin more receptive and the cosmetic treatments that you have applied before going to bed are absorbed and act better.
Other Habits and Proven Ways to Delay the Appearance of Wrinkles?
Daily Sun Protection
Solar radiation is an attack on our skin and together with the effects of pollution; they cause the appearance of 80% of premature wrinkles. Therefore, in addition to prevention and health, you should use a cream with sun protection every day, even if it rains or is cloudy.
Remove Make-up Every Night
And it's non-negotiable. If your skin is not clean, it will not be adequately oxygenated overnight and your pores will appear more open and dirty.
Healthy Eating
Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables that provide the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants so necessary for your skin to protect itself against the damaging effects of free radicals and prevent premature aging. Add nuts, avocado, and fish to provide healthy fats such as omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Some foods and drinks also with these qualities include:
☺ Green Tea
☺ Olive Oil
☺ Salmon
☺ Pomegranates
☺ Flax Seeds
☺ Vegetables, especially carrots, pumpkin, leafy greens, bell peppers, and broccoli
Drink Enough Water
Yes, we already know that you have been told this a thousand times, but drinking enough water daily keeps your body hydrated and your skin in its full splendor.
Avoid the Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco
Among other effects, alcohol, and tobacco dehydrate and age your skin, so keep them away from your day-to-day if you want to show off younger skin.
Perform Physical Activity Daily
It will help you avoid stress and release endorphins, making your skin take longer to age.
Use Retinoids
Retinoids derived from vitamin A. Retinoids are synthetic derivatives of natural vitamin A or retinol that one of the most studied anti-aging ingredients. Retinoids also include structurally related synthetic analogs that do not necessarily have retinol (vitamin A)-like activity.
Retinoids inspire skin regeneration and can help the creation of new blood vessels, which may support improving the skin’s overall appearance and texture.
Retinol is the best active ingredient to delay skin aging. However, it is an active ingredient that, at certain concentrations, irritates the skin. In sensitive skin, the first thing to do is choose a product with retinol that has other active ingredients that help mitigate irritations, as well as choose low concentrations to start with. Then, it is important to introduce it into the routine little by little, starting with twice a week," explains pharmacist RocÃo Escalante, head of Arbosana Farmacia and an expert in dermopharmacy.
Moisturize
Moisturize is very important for your skin and acts like a drink of water for your face.
Moisturizers support nourishing and hydrating your skin. This is core important as you get older, and your skin becomes drier, which makes it more prone to wrinkles.
Many types of research show that using a moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid & vitamin C that are especially effective to prevent wrinkles from forming or getting deeper.
Kindly ask your dermatologist for product recommendations which is perfect for your skin.
If you want to keep your skin young and wrinkle-free for longer, do not neglect the cleaning and hydration of your skin, rest properly, eat healthily, be positive and protect yourself from the sun daily. You will see how you notice it and they notice it.
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