Skin begins to age at around 25. Depending on genetic predisposition, sometimes more, sometimes less quickly. Nevertheless, prevention is the key to success. Because once skin damage has occurred, it becomes more difficult to combat it with simple means.
The skin's biggest enemies are UV rays and free radicals. Both destroy the structure of the skin and cause important elements such as elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid to dwindle. The skin becomes thinner with age and the number of sweat and sebaceous glands also decreases. The hydrolipid mantle can no longer perform its protective function. The result is sagging, dry skin with little elasticity, resilience and resistance. The skin can be damaged more easily, leading to irritation and inflammation.
UV radiation (known as photo-ageing) causes deeper wrinkles and pigmentation spots. Not to mention skin cancer. To prevent this progressive process of skin ageing, there are various tips and tricks that are best started as early as possible (therefore from around 25 years of age).
Since every skin, like every person, is different, it is particularly important to know its condition and needs well. It is therefore important to be careful when categorizing anti-ageing products from 30, 40, 50 and so on. This is because the needs of the skin are not always related to age.
Dry, oily skin with a slight tendency to wrinkle is characteristic of the term "mature skin" and therefore predestined for anti-ageing care. However, this can occur in one person at the age of 30, while in another it only starts in their mid-40s. There are therefore more general principles for combating the process of skin ageing!
My four basic rules for caring for mature (expectant) skin are:
1. UV protection
2. antioxidants Vitamin C and E
3. moisture hyaluronic acid / Ceramides
4. regeneration vitamin A / retinal
The earlier we start, the better! (Prevention is easier than "treatment").
