Every person has wrinkles. We need these little lines to express ourselves through facial expressions. The only problem is that the wrinkles that frame our smiles deepen over time. This applies to the worry lines on our foreheads, as well as the nasolabial folds between the nose and mouth or crow’s feet around the eyes.
Around the age of 25, cellular activity begins to decline. This leads to a loss of skin elasticity and the formation of the first wrinkles. The aging of the skin is influenced by three main components:
- Genes
- Environmental factors
- Individual lifestyle
While you cannot change the first factor, we have good news: the skin aging process can be significantly delayed through proper skincare, a healthy lifestyle, and proven anti-aging methods. The term “anti-aging” encompasses all treatments, products, and measures that slow down the aging process of the skin.
Anti-Aging in Daily Life: Here’s How
If you want to maintain your youthful skin, you should start implementing anti-aging measures by the age of 30 at the latest. In this article, we present the best natural and minimally invasive anti-aging tips that truly help against wrinkles.
- Thorough Cleansing of the Skin
Instead of immediately resorting to medical procedures, you should first test gentle methods and preventive measures to support your skin’s regeneration. This naturally includes thoroughly cleansing your skin—both morning and night.
Before going to bed, make sure to remove all traces of makeup, such as foundation, mascara, and lipstick, to allow your skin to breathe again.
You don’t wear any makeup? Even then, you should reach for cleansing gel daily, as makeup isn’t the only culprit that can harm your skin over time. Aggressive ingredients in cosmetic products, such as alcohol and fragrances, strip moisture from your skin and damage its protective barrier. Additionally, environmental factors like free radicals and bacteria that can reach your face through your hands pose further risks.
That’s why it’s crucial to cleanse your skin daily and remove all impurities—whether using a fine foam cleanser with a refreshing effect, an oil-based cleansing balm, or reusable makeup remover pads. By removing old skin cells, sebum, and dirt, your skin can regenerate more effectively and absorb the nourishing ingredients from creams and serums better. It’s a win-win situation!
2. Sunscreen – Not Just in Summer
At Sanft & Schön, we recommend using sunscreen all year round. Contrary to popular belief, UV rays don’t take a break in winter. Excessive sun exposure accelerates skin aging in every season, encourages the formation of free radicals, and promotes collagen breakdown. Moreover, each sunburn damages your cell structure and speeds up wrinkle formation. So, especially in summer, remember to reapply UV protection regularly. For sunburn relief, use anti-inflammatory creams, moisturizing after-sun products, or take cool showers.
A moisturizing day cream with SPF helps prevent wrinkles and can easily be integrated into your anti-aging routine.
3. Sufficient Sleep and Rest Periods
Adequate sleep and regular periods of rest are also important for wrinkle-free skin. This anti-aging tip is easier said than done, especially considering the stress of daily work life.
Nevertheless, enough good quality sleep is essential for youthful, radiant skin. Aim for eight to nine hours each night. During this time, the production of interleukins—messenger substances of the immune system cells—is stimulated, and growth hormones are released.
So, next time, consider turning off the TV an hour earlier and giving your skin an extra dose of sleep. It will thank you for it!
4. Vitamin-Rich, Low-Sugar Diet and Adequate Water Intake
Not only does sleep affect the quality of our skin, but so does our diet. We need healthy foods to build collagen fibers, which strengthen and maintain skin elasticity. For beautiful skin from within, incorporate foods like hazelnuts, flaxseeds, bell peppers, cabbage, and avocados into your diet—these are rich in vitamins C and E and have antioxidant effects.
Equally important is beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A that enhances the skin’s tolerance to light. You can find beta-carotene in carrots, beets, and spinach.
