The solution to sagging skin
The solution to sagging skin
Is there a solution for the loss of firmness in the skin that occurs over the years? Well, it seems that it is, especially in the area of prevention, where there is much more to do than when the problem is already evident. And is that, above wrinkles, what makes us more old is sagging , especially in the skin of the jaw line. We give you the 6 beauty keys that will help you prevent sagging.
1. A shot of antioxidants
1. A shot of antioxidants
Fighting free radicals is essential to prevent loss of firmness in the skin. The reality is that this problem is due to the loss of collagen and elastin, which can be alleviated by applying antioxidants to the skin such as Vitamin C. In this serum it has a concentration of 15%.
Duaner Laboratorios Optima C Serum, € 39.86
2. Protect yourself from the sun!
2. Protect yourself from the sun!
Do you want an effective solution to fight sagging skin? Put on sunscreen! It is the perfect tool to protect the skin from UVB and UVA radiation and must be applied EVERY day of the year. Why? Because radiation "breaks" elastin and collagen, responsible for keeping the skin in place and not sagging.
3. What you have to have a Sunscreen
3. What a sunscreen must have
To prevent sagging, sunscreen is essential, okay, but is anyone good? The ideal is to look for one that protects you from both UVB radiation and UVA rays, because the latter is the one that destroys collagen. Experts recommend using physical sunscreens such as zinc oxide, present in creams like this one.
Shiseido Gsc Sensitive Skin Children Lotion SPF 50, € 33.60
4. FPS and PA
4. FPS and PA
To find sunscreens that really protect against UVA we must look, in addition to the Sun Protection Factor or SPF (also SPF for its acronym in English), another index, the PA that is usually followed by one, two and three + signs. The more + it has, the more protected our skin will be.
Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PA +++ by Murad, € 23.45
5. Bad fumes
5. Bad fumes
One of the worst things you can do for your skin is smoke. We all know how bad tobacco is for health, we did not discover anything new, but it also ages the skin prematurely. When smoking we generate free radicals, which are responsible for the loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. Pollution also has a similar effect, so you have to stay as far away as possible from bad fumes and counteract its effects with anti-pollution cosmetics.
6. Healthy diet
6. Healthy diet
The consumption of alcohol and stress also influence the loss of firmness of the skin, but diet should not be neglected either. Eating foods with antioxidants helps us mitigate the effects of free radicals. For this reason, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential to maintain healthy and youthful skin. What foods are rich in antioxidants? Among others, red fruits, peppers, tomatoes and avocados.
Everyone thinks of wrinkles or blemishes when we talk about premature aging of the skin, but there is a third factor that betrays the passage of time and that is even more decisive: sagging. The skin begins to sag before time in certain areas of the face and that is precisely what more years put on us. The question is: can it be prevented? And the answer is yes!
How to prevent sagging skin
- You have to use sunscreen daily. It is the main way to prevent this "sagging" of the skin, but not just any sunscreen will do. It should protect you against UVB and UVA, which are mainly responsible for loading the elastin and collagen of your skin. To do this, you have to look at the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and also the PA (this acronym is related to the PPD method, originally developed in Japan and which corresponds to the acronym Persistent Pigment Darkening, which would translate as Darkening Persistent Pigmentary). The first should be between 30 and 50, but what about the second? You have to look at the + signs that accompany it. The more you have, the more protected your skin will be.
- Take care of your lifestyle habits. Smoking, drinking alcohol, stress, pollution, and an unhealthy diet also play a large part in causing your skin to lose its firmness. These bad habits release free radicals, which are also responsible for the loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. To combat them, eating a diet based on the consumption of fruits and vegetables is essential. And, above all, consume a good number of foods with antioxidants such as red fruits, avocado or yellow and orange peppers.
- Use the right cosmetics. If it is important to eat foods with antioxidants, they must also be applied to the skin. That is why you have to resort to cosmetics that contain, for example, vitamin C , using them regularly to take effect. Also, when putting it on, do not move downwards, but always upwards to provide the skin with a lifting effect.
