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A common question that girls ask cosmetologists is when to buy an anti-age cream. We will try to answer it, armed with knowledge about the processes of skin aging.
What you need to know about skin aging
It would seem that at the age of 25 we are at the peak of our form. But it is at this time that the skin begins to fade. Over the years, the changes become more noticeable. What exactly is going on?
- Thickening of the stratum corneum as a result of a decrease in the renewal processes in the epidermis and dermis.
- “Squeezing”, thinning of the inner dermal layer, where fibroblast cells produce the proteins collagen and elastin.
- Changes in the state of collagen and elastin fibers – our skin frame. The former elastic “springs” are stretched, coarsened, arranged randomly.
The aging process has other signs as well.
- Gradually weakens the “protective coating” of the skin – the hydrolipidic mantle. Due to holes in the protective layer, the skin loses moisture, which is necessary to maintain youth. And it becomes more susceptible to aggressive environmental factors that accelerate the aging process.
- The skin frame weakens. The force of gravity pulls the tissue down. As a result, the skin begins to sag.
- Under the influence of gravity, the subcutaneous fatty tissue also descends. Facial features gradually fade, lose clarity.
- Substances necessary for the skin are destroyed faster and are renewed (produced) more slowly. A deficiency of proteins, hyaluronic acid, fatty acids, vitamins, microelements is formed.
- The immune system of the skin is weakened. It is increasingly difficult for her to resist aggressive environmental factors.
There is another concept – the type of facial aging. Read more about types of aging here.
Photoaging occurs much earlier than biological and manifests itself in the premature appearance of wrinkles.
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First signs of aging
Of course, everyone ages differently and at different rates. However, by the age of 30, the first age-related changes, as a rule, are evident in both women and men. Due to gender differences, they manifest themselves a little differently.
So, the first signs of skin aging.
Women
- Deterioration of complexion. Loss of moisture and slowing down of microcirculation and metabolic processes make the skin dull.
- Decreased turgor, thinning of the skin. They arise due to a lack of moisture, a decrease in the production of elastin and collagen.
- First wrinkles. First they appear in mimic active zones: the corners of the eyes and mouth, on the forehead.
- Dark circles and bags under the eyes. A common cause is the “protrusion” of fatty tissue and impaired microcirculation in the presence of a genetic predisposition.
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In men
- Deterioration of complexion.
- Bags under the eyes.
- Mimic wrinkles around the eyes.
- Emerging deep wrinkles and folds on the cheeks, in the area of the nasolabial triangle.
Men’s skin is thicker, denser and more oily than women’s, so women are more concerned about wrinkles, and men are more concerned about large wrinkles and sagging skin.
Causes of facial skin aging
After studying the causes of skin aging, scientists named the main culprits and developed a strategy to combat them.
Неблагоприятные факторы окружающей среды
Smog, car exhaust, industrial emissions are all sources of free radicals that undermine the protective ability of the skin, damage the DNA of cells.
solar radiation
Photoaging occurs much earlier than biological. It manifests itself:
- in the thickening of the stratum corneum;
- lethargy and roughness of the skin;
- hyperpigmentation;
- premature appearance of wrinkles.
Improper care
Cleansing the skin with alcohol-based products, the use of inappropriate or aggressive cosmetics do not benefit the skin.
Unbalanced nutrition
The greatest benefit (however, as well as harm) is brought by substances coming from within. With “wrong” foods and strict diets, we literally test the skin for strength.
For example, an excess of sweets triggers glycation processes in the body – gluing of collagen fibers and premature aging.
Too much or too little exercise
Exhausting ourselves on a treadmill in the gym, we lose precious moisture and useful substances necessary for the skin. Lying on the couch, we deprive the muscle tone, as a result, the skin looks flabby.
Prevention of skin aging
The right lifestyle and the rejection of bad habits can significantly slow down aging. True, with the onset of the 30th anniversary of this is not enough. At this age, start using anti-aging creams with an advanced formula that includes a whole range of active ingredients.
- Moisturizers: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, urea.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids, which stimulate metabolic processes, moisturize, protect and restore the skin.
- retinol – promotes skin renewal, fights photoaging.
- Antioxidants: vitamins A, B, C and E, essential fatty acids, coenzyme Q10, extracts of green tea, pine bark, ginkgo biloba.
- Peptide complexes – adjust the work of cells for rapid renewal, purposefully reduce or increase the production of certain substances.
The more innovations in the formula, the more effective the composition of the product and the wider its anti-aging capabilities.
Means for correcting age signs
Face cream
Cream Revitalift Laser X3, L’Oréal Paris
The destruction of collagen fibers, wrinkles, dull complexion – all this promises to be corrected by the remedy with proxylan and fragmented hyaluronic acid.
Anti-Wrinkle 35+ Moisturizing Day Face Cream, Garnier
The rejuvenating effect is provided by tea polyphenols and the Plant Cells of Youth complex. The skin becomes more elastic and soft, wrinkles are smoothed out.
Firming care against the signs of aging at different stages of formation Slow Age, Vichy
A complex of antioxidants and probiotics, as well as sunscreens, allows you to successfully repel free radical attacks. Moisturizing, elasticity, radiance, wrinkle smoothing is what we need.
Creams for the eye area
Means for correcting wrinkles around the eyes Redermic C Yeux, La Roche-Posay
The formula with a high concentration of vitamin C erases signs of fatigue, reduces wrinkles, reduces dark circles under the eyes.
Revitalizing eye contour cream, CeraVe
Due to the three ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which are released gradually, the skin around the eyes receives intensive hydration and protection for a long time.
Cream for the skin around the eyes Advanced Génifique Yeux, Lancôme
With 7 pre- and probiotics, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, skin becomes radiant and dark circles less visible.