Anti-ageing skincare

When it comes to anti aging skin care there is a range of fixes, natural therapies and treatments that are used to maintain healthy, supple skin. Here are a few different perspectives on anti aging skin care.

Why does skin age?
The rate of skin cell renewal decreases from the age of 25. The ability of older skin to retain moisture reduces as oil production drops and the breakdown of water-holding glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) increases. The slowing of these natural regenerative processes cause ageing and the loss of skin elasticity produces wrinkles. A decrease in collagen results in thinner, less flexible skin that is more prone to further damage and irritation.

Anti aging skin care: Prevention
One approach to anti aging skin care lies with supporting its natural regenerative processes and countering the factors that age the skin.

Free radicals in the skin lead to inflammation and pigmentation and destroy cells, which all contributes to aging. Your diet can play an essential role in anti aging skin care. For instance, a diet rich in antioxidants can assist in reducing free radicals that cause ageing and, in turn, produce beneficial anti aging results for the skin.

Too much exposure to sunshine over time can age the skin by producing pigmentation, broken capillaries, age spots, wrinkles and dry, thickened, scaly skin. Photo-aging refers to the accelerated aging of skin caused by exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Vitamins A and C have proven to be beneficial in reversing sun damage and increasing skin and collagen fibres. Another anti aging skin care tip is to always be sun-smart and wear sunscreen for protection.

Anti aging skin care regime
Get anti aging results on the skin with these tips for cleansing, moisturising and exfoliation:

For a successful anti aging skin care regime, avoid using soap or foaming/gel cleansers. These age the skin by stripping natural oils from your complexion. Instead, try a milk cleanser or even a homemade variety using milk or light cream. A cleanser or toner that leaves your skin feeling too tight should be avoided as it could contribute to dry, flaky, irritated skin and even adult acne.

Second, choose a moisturiser that will assist your anti aging skin care regime by keeping your skin hydrated and preventing external factors such as air-conditioning from dehydrating your skin. For a natural skincare option, look for natural ingredients such as quince extract, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe vera and jojoba. A light application of oil such as olive, almond, avocado or apricot kernel oil is also a nourishing alternative to face cream.

Exfoliating makes up the final portion of your anti aging skin care regime. Exfoliating will help remove dead skin cells but must be done gently. If done too harshly, it will only accelerate aging by causing inflammation. For a natural skincare option, try grinding some oatmeal in a blender and add ricemilk. Form a light paste, then apply and gently massage into skin before rinsing.