Normal Aging of Skin: Collagen, Elastin, and Sagging
Skin
Underlying our skin is a fiber meshwork of collagen
and elastin — proteins that keep skin firm. When
skin is stretched, this protein matrix snaps it back
into place. This fiber meshwork weakens as we
age thereby giving us the wrinkles and sagging of
the skin we see. These changes are not supposed
to be visible to the naked eye until we are of age
thus a need to prevent aging early.
Preventive Measures
Avoid excess exposure to the sun
This is the greatest cause of aging. Try to stay out
of the sun between the hours of 10am to 3pm. If
unavoidable, women can wear brim hats. Whenever
you need to go out in the sun, use sunscreens with
good SPF i.e sun protection factor. Apply it 20-30
minutes before stepping out in the sun. There are a
stores that sell such products including Jumia. Also
make sure you cover yourself as much as possible
when stepping into the sun.
Quit Smoking
Apart from the many well-documented ill-effects of
smoking on the body, smoking also causes
premature aging of the skin mainly by reducing
blood supply and nourishment to the skin. This
makes the skin lose its elasticity and moisture. Also
while smoking, some repetitive actions like
squinting to protect the eyes from aggressive
fumes and constantly dragging the cigarette fumes
into his/her mouth causes wrinkles over time at the
corners of the eyes and the mouth. So go see a
therapist and quit smoking.
Adjust your sleeping position
I know this would be a bit difficult but the truth is
you need to do it. The best sleeping position is to
sleep face-up. You also need to get adequate sleep;
an average of 7hours a day.
Other Preventive Measures Include;
Drink a lot of water daily
Avoid worrying and stressing yourself, Be
happy
Eat healthy and balanced diets
Always use a moisturizer to prevent your skin
from getting dry
Avoid over-washing your face
Exercise daily
Try and add vitamin A, B, E to your diet or eat
a lot of fruits
Try and utilize these tips and you will love the
Skin
Underlying our skin is a fiber meshwork of collagen
and elastin — proteins that keep skin firm. When
skin is stretched, this protein matrix snaps it back
into place. This fiber meshwork weakens as we
age thereby giving us the wrinkles and sagging of
the skin we see. These changes are not supposed
to be visible to the naked eye until we are of age
thus a need to prevent aging early.
Preventive Measures
Avoid excess exposure to the sun
This is the greatest cause of aging. Try to stay out
of the sun between the hours of 10am to 3pm. If
unavoidable, women can wear brim hats. Whenever
you need to go out in the sun, use sunscreens with
good SPF i.e sun protection factor. Apply it 20-30
minutes before stepping out in the sun. There are a
stores that sell such products including Jumia. Also
make sure you cover yourself as much as possible
when stepping into the sun.
Quit Smoking
Apart from the many well-documented ill-effects of
smoking on the body, smoking also causes
premature aging of the skin mainly by reducing
blood supply and nourishment to the skin. This
makes the skin lose its elasticity and moisture. Also
while smoking, some repetitive actions like
squinting to protect the eyes from aggressive
fumes and constantly dragging the cigarette fumes
into his/her mouth causes wrinkles over time at the
corners of the eyes and the mouth. So go see a
therapist and quit smoking.
Adjust your sleeping position
I know this would be a bit difficult but the truth is
you need to do it. The best sleeping position is to
sleep face-up. You also need to get adequate sleep;
an average of 7hours a day.
Other Preventive Measures Include;
Drink a lot of water daily
Avoid worrying and stressing yourself, Be
happy
Eat healthy and balanced diets
Always use a moisturizer to prevent your skin
from getting dry
Avoid over-washing your face
Exercise daily
Try and add vitamin A, B, E to your diet or eat
a lot of fruits
Try and utilize these tips and you will love the
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