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Skin Aging: How to Slow Down the Process
06.11.2024 15:03
Skin aging, sadly enough, is an irreversible process and affects absolutely everyone.
Over time, our skin loses its firmness, elasticity and, as a result, youth.
But the good news is that thanks to certain methods and habits, which dermatologist Nailya Shigapova will talk about in this article, you can slow down this process.
The main causes of skin aging
1. Genetics. Aging is a set of accumulated genetic errors that the body can no longer cope with with age.
2. Hormones: As we age, certain hormones decrease, causing the skin to lose moisture and elasticity.
3. Metabolism. When metabolism slows down, the process of cell regeneration slows down.
4. Ultraviolet radiation. The number one external cause of skin aging. The main factor in photoaging and, as a result, the cause of pigmentation, dehydration and wrinkles.
5. Bad habits. Smoking and alcohol affect the skin vessels, dehydration, poor blood circulation and, as a result, inadequate nutrition of the skin.
6. Stress. The skin is the very first organ that reacts to the stress hormone cortisol! Inflammation appears, tissue regeneration processes slow down, collagen synthesis and the protective functions of the skin are disrupted.
7. Improper nutrition. A large amount of fast carbohydrates and trans fats, as well as a lack of fiber, protein, minerals and vitamins are reflected in the condition of the skin.
How to slow down aging
1. Sun protection - use creams with at least SPF 30 throughout the year, even in cloudy weather.
2. Regular hydration - both externally, using moisturizers to maintain elasticity and prevent creases in the skin, and internally - drinking enough water.
3. Giving up bad habits - eliminating smoking and alcohol from your life will improve the condition of not only your skin, but your entire body as a whole.
4. Eating a proper and balanced diet will help fight free radicals and keep your skin looking healthy and radiant.
5. Stress management - yoga, meditation and regular exercise can help keep cortisol levels within healthy limits.
6. Home care: all stages of care – washing, toning, moisturizing and nourishing will help to preserve youth for a long time. Also use serums with vitamins, peptides, niacinamide and retinol.
Yes, skin aging is inevitable, but this process can be controlled if you take your health, discipline, and home care seriously. Remember that it is always easier to preserve youth than to return it.
