Aging is an inevitable process and a one point in a life time you are bound to start experiencing or more precisely, start noticing common aging signs such as wrinkles and fine lines. It can be argued that this is a normal occurrence for those in their late 40s but if these aging symptoms begin to manifest in your 20s then it is a different case altogether. Either way, young or not, wrinkles distort the appearance of the skin and as such, it is important to take good care of the skin from an early age.
Tips For a Youthful Skin
In trying to maintain a healthy and wrinkle-free skin, the basic knowledge everyone must have in mind is that collagen is the most important element to take into consideration. Sufficient collagen promotes a healthy skin structure while lack of it leads to susceptibility to wrinkles and other aging symptoms. Consider the following tips:
1. Take Plenty Of Vitamin C
Vitamin C fundamental in the formation of collagen. It facilitates the linkage of amino acids in the process of protein formation. Without adequate amounts of it in the diet, damaged skin cells will not be nourished and the skin will lose its ability to replenish itself. Diets rich in vitamin C should contain a red pepper, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, sprouts and kiwi fruit. For a youthful skin, form a habit of eating a combination of either two or three of these fruits and vegetables.
2. Quit Smoking
People who smoke a lot have ‘aging’ skin. Their skin looks older than they actually are. This is because in the process of smoking, metalloproteinase is formed. This is an enzyme that destroys collagen in the skin and without collagen the skin cannot nourish itself. As an addictive behavior, it can be hard to quit smoking but if you care about your skin (and if you are an addict), then it should be worth the effort.
3. Use Retinol Products
Retinol creams are also known to boost collagen synthesis in the skin. In addition, the retinoid elements in them also protect the collagen in the skin from being broken down following excessive and prolonged exposure to the sun. By investing in retinol creams, you stand a better chance of reducing wrinkles in the long run.
4. Sun Protection
Excessive exposure to the sun causes collagen loss. The UV rays from the sun (specifically the UVA spectrum) penetrate the skin and damages the collagen leaving the skin susceptible to wrinkles as well as dryness. This also makes you wonder;does dry skin cause wrinkles? Too much exposure to the sun makes the skin dry but that does not mean that the dry skin is responsible for the wrinkles.
5. Avoid Sugary Foods
Ever had of glycation? It is the process by which sugar in the blood infuses with nucleic acids, lipids as well as collagen proteins in order to form Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs). AGEs increase the process of wrinkle formation and as such increases the process of aging. All these can be avoided by revising your diet to include more healthy foods-foods that do not contain too much sugar.
6. Use Antioxidants
Free radicals in the atmosphere attach themselves to the skin thus damaging it and consequently inhibiting collagen synthesis. You can protect your skin from their effect by using antioxidants in your daily skin care program. Antioxidants protect the skin from the free radical damage and also prevent the rapid aging process.
Does Dry Skin Cause Wrinkles?
There is this predisposition that those with normal or oily skin are less susceptible to wrinkles than their dry skin counterparts. The fact is that wrinkles can form on any skin without sufficient collagen, be it a dry skin, normal skin, oily skin or even combination skin. The reason as to why those with dry skin have more wrinkles than their other counterparts is because the dryness of the skin makes the wrinkles more visible. Dry skins lack that inbuilt moisturizer that oily and normal skin have and as a result, slight wrinkles or fine lines will appear more exaggerated than they actually are.
Conclusion
Having a young skin free of wrinkles and other aging manifestations is a matter of dedication and change of lifestyle. The aforementioned tips can help retain or maintain collagen levels in the skin at the recommended levels thus helps to keep the skin rejuvenated and healthy in the long run. While some of them can be simple and easy to adjust to, some can be challenging and will require dedication and commitment to successfully see them through.
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