With age comes experience, wisdom, and beauty. We have entered a new era of skin care that specifically focuses on the needs of mature skin and celebrates the aging process. Instead of focusing on anti-aging, it’s time to focus on keeping your skin healthy and glowing at any age. Read our guide to gracefully embracing aging with skin care for mature skin.
Mechanism of skin aging | signs of aging | How to age gracefully
Mechanism of skin aging
two aging processes
As we grow older, our bodies begin to age naturally. This is called “intrinsic aging.” This is an ongoing mechanism by which our cellular and biological functions deteriorate. Over time, the strong, flexible matrix of your skin begins to weaken, naturally losing hyaluronic acid, elastin, and collagen. Essential aging accounts for only 10% of skin changes. The remaining 90% is caused by these external influences that accelerate the aging process. Our bodies are also subject to extrinsic aging caused by exposure to environmental stressors. These include lifestyle choices such as smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, and external factors such as environmental pollution. Blue light radiation and ultraviolet light from the sun.
Free radicals
How does environmental aging occur? Pollution, blue light, and UV rays expose your skin to free radicals. Dr. Heidi Waldorf compares these highly reactive molecules to “anti-oxygen bombs that cause inflammation and a cascade of damage.” Unchecked free radicals cause oxidative stress, damage the skin, degrade structural proteins, and cause premature aging.
cause inflammation
When the skin is repeatedly exposed to free radicals, a process called inflammation can begin. Product Support Representative: “Inflammation is a term used to describe aging caused by chronic, persistent underlying inflammation that ultimately exhausts the skin’s defense system. This weakens the skin’s structure and Collagen and elastin are broken down and the skin barrier function is compromised.”
signs of aging
As you grow older, it is normal for age to start showing on your face. Here are some signs of aging that occur as hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin decrease over time.
fine lines and wrinkles
Hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin are essential ingredients for maintaining the youthful and elastic appearance of your skin. However, over time, the skin loses its ability to return to its original state. Repeated facial expressions such as frowning and smiling cause the skin to stretch. Several factors contribute to this decline in resilience.
- Loss of moisture: Skin becomes dry and less supple, making fine lines more visible.
- Decreased structural support: As we age, the substances that give our skin support and firmness, such as collagen, gradually decrease.
- Loss of elasticity: Elastin is a protein that stretches and stretches the skin, and it also decreases with age.
As a result of these changes, permanent wrinkles appear in the skin, and repeated facial expressions can cause fine lines and wrinkles, such as those seen on the forehead.
sagging skin
As the skin becomes less strong, it becomes harder to defy gravity. Our skin begins to sag and droop more, especially under the face and around the neck. Eminence organic skin care international educator, brian goodwin“When your foundation shifts, it creates a chin and loosens the tissues around your eyes, giving your face an overall droopy look,” she explains.
hyperpigmentation
Another sign of skin aging is hyperpigmentation in the form of sunburn and age spots.For aging skin, these Black spots usually result from years of sun exposure. When faced with UV rays, the skin triggers the production of a pigment called melanin to protect itself. Over time, when the melanocytes (cells that produce melanin) in the skin are stimulated repeatedly, they begin to produce too many melanocytes, depositing pigment on the surface of the skin.
How to age gracefully and maintain healthy skin
Although we can’t turn back the hands of time, we can make simple changes that will slow the aging process. There are several ways to keep aging skin in good condition, including adopting a healthy lifestyle, eating a balanced diet, and using results-oriented skin care.
healthy lifestyle
One of the best ways to minimize visible signs of inflammation is to reduce stress.by huffington post, Research has shown that people exposed to high levels of stress have shorter telomeres at the ends of their DNA chromosomes, which causes their cells to die or become damaged more quickly. Adopting healthy habits such as regular exercise, meditation, and sleep schedules can help reduce stress and, in turn, slow premature aging.
take care of your mental health
Effectively managing stress through practices like mindfulness, meditation, and regular physical activity can help balance your cortisol levels, reduce stress-related breakouts, and give you a more vibrant complexion.
balanced diet
Another way to age your skin gracefully is to adjust your diet. Sugar, salt, and alcohol are the main causes of premature aging, but they can be easily reduced. Consume antioxidant-rich foods like berries and leafy greens to help your body fight free radicals. And (surprise!) drink lots of water to keep your skin (and body) hydrated and healthy.
Make night skin care a habit
Did you know that your skin undergoes its most intensive repair process at night? Surprisingly, one way to get smooth skin in the morning is to establish a nighttime routine. During sleep, your skin has a chance to counteract the day’s environmental effects. Our bodies go into repair mode while we sleep, so getting enough sleep is essential for skin that looks and feels healthy.
Additionally, our skin can experience transepidermal water loss (TEWL) overnight, weakening its protective hydrolipid barrier. Night treatments provide the opportunity to apply moisturizing ingredients topically, preventing moisture loss and effectively delivering the product’s benefits. Your skin produces half as much oil at night as it does during the day, so it’s ideal to treat your skin every night with nourishing and moisturizing products.
Some of our Monoi Age Corrective Collection products have unique features. argan stem cell complex Combines with antioxidant-rich monoi. The ingredients in this collection work to visibly firm, moisturize, and nourish all skin types. Brian recommends incorporating Monoi’s Age Collective Collection into your nighttime regimen for all skin types. This factor makes it even more important to incorporate moisturizing ingredients and protective oils into your nighttime routine. ”
Select specific skin care ingredients
By looking for powerful active ingredients in your skin care, you can also minimize the visible signs of aging. Using products that restore moisture, deliver antioxidant-rich ingredients, and promote health are key to keeping your skin youthful. Here are some ingredients to look for when choosing products for your skin care routine.
Our product support representatives recommend the following products that contain many of the ingredients listed above.
Exfoliation is an important skin care step to reduce the signs of aging, and this can be achieved by using Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant. This powder exfoliant is formulated with lactic acid and our own ingredients. Vegetable hyaluronic acid complex. Lactic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) exfoliant that removes dead skin cell buildup, while Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex contains hyaluronic acid and marshmallow root to provide deep hydration .
Next, Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum is infused with vitamin C to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and minimize the occurrence of free radical damage. The vitamin C in this serum is stabilized by plant-derived ferulic acid, which provides complexion-brightening antioxidants.
Finally, everything in the Marine Flower Peptide Collection can be used to fight the signs of aging. For example, Marine Flower Peptide Serum. Smart Collagen + Complex Furthermore, the combination of algae extract increases hydration and improves firmness.
Protect with SPF
Sunscreen is a highly effective preventive product for maintaining youthful skin and protecting against health risks associated with sun exposure. Sunscreen reduces your risk of skin cancer the most by blocking harmful UVA and UVB rays. 50% It also helps reduce premature aging of the skin.
Protect your skin from fine lines and wrinkles with our Radiant Protection SPF Fluid. This SPF combines bakuchiol and niacinamide to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while providing broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection.
Explore face sculpting tools
Does facial contouring really help with visible signs of aging? Of course, we also have detailed tutorials on how to use facial sculpting tools to make your skin look dazzling and radiant.
Meet our lead skin care trainer. Natalie Purgerteaches you how to use ice gloves to contour your face and how to find the products you need for the most effective routine.
Are you ready to age gracefully? For a skin care routine tailored to your unique skin type, schedule a consultation with a certified esthetician at your local Eminence Organics Spa partner.
