In the mirror, have you ever thought, “My face used to look more like this” or “My skin is really changing,” and pulled your cheeks up? Honestly, I’ve done and continue to do this!
Which factors affect the skin’s aging process?
Our collagen levels drop in direct proportion to our driving license age. Collagen production begins to decline after the age of 20. In addition to a decrease in collagen and elastin in our skin, this results in skin that is drier, thinner, and less elastic. Due to intrinsic aging, which we can’t stop or control because it’s a normal part of life, collagen loss occurs.
Let’s talk about the things we can control first!
Tips for preventing the first signs of aging
Extrinsic elements, such as the sun, pollution, bad meals, alcohol, and tobacco use, should be avoided at all costs.
Eating well, drinking 64 ounces of water every day, and abstaining from smoking or using tobacco products are all ways we can improve our health.
The most important thing we can do to protect our skin is to limit our time outside in the sun.
Reapplying SPF 30 or more every two hours while out in the sun is suggested. Even if you spend most of the day indoors, you are getting more exposure to sunlight than you realize through the windows all around you.
With a Vitamin C serum, you’ll be shielding yourself from both the sun and pollution. It helps prevent photoaging and other indications of aging by acting as an antioxidant in the skin.
Wrinkle-reducing nighttime skincare routine
That’s all we need to know about skincare in the daytime, but what about at night?
Use a gentle facial wash to remove the day’s dirt and grime before going to sleep.
Makeup should be removed before going to bed so that you can go to sleep with clear skin.
A retinoid is an excellent complement to the nighttime regimen. Prescription-strength retinoids like tretinoin (about which you should consult with your doctor) and over-the-counter retinoids like retinol are both options. Among the many advantages of retinol is its ability to improve skin texture, minimize the appearance of fine lines and pores, as well as treat acne and the resulting scars.
The non-surgical treatments for anti-aging skin
We can slow down the ticking of the hands of the clock by following the suggestions above as part of our regular routine. If that isn’t enough for you, there are other approaches you can take in addition to sticking to a regular schedule. In-office skin treatments have made significant progress in recent years.
Radiofrequency micro needling
Skin that seems saggy and wrinkled may benefit from radiofrequency (RF) treatments to restore firmness and texture to the skin. Radiofrequency can be used to encourage the production of new collagen in our bodies. A radio frequency micro-needling procedure combines heat and micro-injury to the skin, which helps alleviate acne scars, textural alterations, and skin firmness. For best results, it is suggested that you repeat this technique three times.
