Good things are always fleeting, and beautiful faces are always easy to leave unexpectedly.
But I don't know if there has been such a situation around everyone, they are all the same age, some people seem to have been favored by the years and look very young, while some people look like they have gone through vicissitudes and look very old.
Why is this? What are the real causes of aging? What signals does the body send when it ages? How can we delay aging and retain youth?
Without further ado, today we will explore these mysteries one by one and start the road to anti-aging.
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6 Reasons Why You May Age Faster Than Others
The causes of skin aging can be divided into endogenous factors and exogenous factors, endogenous factors are also known as cell aging, which is an irreversible process over time, and there are many kinds of exogenous factors.
The three killers of internal causes of the skin and the three killers of external causes. Image source: "Precision Skincare"
1. The internal causes of skin aging "3 killers"
The three major "killers" of internal factors are: "two modernizations" (oxidation and saccharification), "two highs" (high sugar and high oil) and staying up late.
1. "Two modernizations" - oxidation: The main causes of oxidation are external pollution, ultraviolet radiation, air pollution, smoking, etc., and the important characteristics of skin oxidation are yellowing, loss of elasticity, dullness, wrinkles, melanin, skin aging and other problems.
"Two Modernizations" - Glycation: The main reason for glycation is that the human body consumes too much sugar, and the excess sugar cannot be consumed by the human body, and the free sugar in the blood reacts with the dermal collagen, resulting in glycation, yellowing, darkening, and decreased elasticity (hardness) of the skin.
It is understood that the glycosylation process is irreversible, and after protein denaturation, it will be converted into "advanced glycation end products" (AGEs), which will accelerate skin aging, which is why all kinds of skin care products are now anti-sugar.
Principle of glycation reaction Image source: "Precision Skin Care"
2. "Two highs" - high sugar and high oil: A high-sugar and high-oil diet will convert the body's excess energy into fat, and will also lead to the accumulation of a large number of AGEs in the body.
3. Staying up late: Staying up late is one of the main causes of skin oxidation and glycation. Skin cells regenerate while sleeping at night, and if you don't get enough sleep, skin cell regeneration slows down, causing the skin to become dry, saggy, dehydrated, rough, and pigmented.
2. The external causes of skin aging "3 killers"
The 3 major "killers" of skin aging are mainly ultraviolet rays, insufficient moisturizing, and improper skin care. Compared with the three killers of internal causes, the three killers of external factors occupy a more important position in skin aging.
The 3 major killers of external factors are mainly related to our skincare concept. Lack of proper skincare concepts can lead us to make wrong skincare claims and behaviors, "missing opportunities" or "backfire", and ultimately bring great damage to the skin.
1. Ultraviolet rays: Only 20% of skin aging comes from natural aging, and the remaining 80% comes from photoaging, and almost all skin problems are related to photoaging. Long-wave ultraviolet rays (UVA, wavelength 320~400 nm) can penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis, causing the skin to produce reactive oxygen radicals. Moreover, it can penetrate most of the clear glass and plastic, causing tanning and aging of the skin. And UV damage to the skin is not a one-time thing, which means that every unprotected sun exposure will make our skin one step closer to aging.
The production of free radicals. Image source: "Precision Skincare"
2. Lack of hydration: All skin problems can be traced back to the root cause and may evolve from the humble problem of skin dehydration. The stratum corneum is our skin's first line of defense, it tightly guards the moisture inside the skin and prevents the invasion of microorganisms from the outside. When we moisturize our skin, we are actually taking care of our stratum corneum. As a "soldier", the stratum corneum needs enough "moisture" as a nutritional supplement so that it can play the function of "defending the skin".
3. Improper skin care: Many people don't know much about their skin condition, can't judge their actual skin condition, and don't understand the underlying logic of skin care, so they are likely to choose products that are not suitable for them.
Anti-aging remember these 5 points and avoid 10 years of detours
After reading the 6 reasons that lead to skin aging, I believe you also have a certain idea of anti-aging, if you want to fight aging correctly, don't be anxious and blindly follow, you can start from the following 5 aspects.
1. Do a good job of anti-sugar every day
Anti-sugar is conducive to delaying skin aging, in daily life, one is to use anti-glycation skin care products, such as using skin care products containing carnosine, lipoic acid, aminoguanidine and other ingredients, which can inhibit the glycation reaction of the skin;
The second is to do a good job of antioxidation, free radicals will also participate in the glycation reaction, so antioxidant can help anti-glycation. On the other hand, glycated collagen loses its effectiveness, while antioxidants can promote new collagen production and improve glycated skin;
The third is to reduce the intake of added sugars and control the intake of refined products, such as milk tea, cakes, beverages, etc., to avoid the accumulation of AGEs and delay skin aging.
However, it should be noted that anti-sugar does not mean rejecting sugar and limiting sugar, and sugar, as one of the substances that provide nutrients to the human body, is an indispensable nutrient. According to the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022), adults should not limit added sugars to more than 50 grams per day, preferably less than 25 grams.
2. Get enough sleep
Maintain 7 ~ 8 hours of sleep a day, develop regular sleep habits, and stay up less late.
3. Do a good job of sun protection to prevent photooxidation
Avoid the strongest time to go outside: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether it is a long time or a short period of exposure to the sun, it is recommended to carry out a certain amount of sun protection, wear sunscreen, wear a hat, sun umbrella, and sun protection mask are all common items for sun protection and skin care.
In addition, some antioxidants can be used appropriately if conditions allow.
Sunscreen coefficient recommendation Image source: "Precision Skin Care"
4. Do a good job of moisturizing your skin
Reliable moisturizing steps protect our skin barrier and improve the skin's absorption capacity. The correct way to moisturize is to hydrate first, then moisturize.
Many people may wonder, how to judge the quality of moisturizers, in fact, there is a very simple way, that is, on the face or body to try, the skin gives the best answer. A good moisturizer can make the skin feel moisturized, smooth and elastic for a long time. Moisturizers should be chosen based on factors such as age, gender, skin type, etc.
In addition, drinking plenty of water, maintaining a balanced and adequate diet, getting enough sleep, and paying attention to sun protection can all contribute to the health and beauty of the skin. If you still feel dry skin after using moisturizers every day, you can strengthen your moisturizing measures, such as using a moisturizing mask every day.
5. Use skincare products properly
(1) To use skincare products correctly, the first thing is to understand the skincare order, and we have combed through the 7 steps of proper skincare in the morning and evening. (You can operate according to the actual situation, for example, people who don't wear makeup can save the step of removing makeup, friends with oily skin can choose one of two lotions and creams, and masks can choose whether to use them every day according to their own conditions, etc.).
7 Steps to Morning Skincare Image Source: Precision Skincare
7 Steps to Evening Skincare Image Source: Precision Skincare
(2) On the premise of the right order, we also need to understand how to make the skin absorb better, combined with our experience, here is a summary of the 7 golden rules that affect the skin absorption effect, in order to help you complete the skin care more efficiently.
The 7 Golden Rules
1. Yes. Everyone's skin has its own skin characteristics, when you know what kind of skin type you are, and learn to read the ingredient list, you will choose the right product for yourself.
2. Concentration. When choosing skin care products, pay attention to the concentration and dosage added, and it is irresponsible to talk about the effect regardless of the concentration.
3. Dosage. First of all, it needs to be clear, if you use a bottle of essence for half a year and a bottle of water for a year, and then feel that the skin care products are not effective, then it is not surprising at all, because the amount is not enough. Use the "recoating method" to reapply multiple times on areas of the skin that are prone to dryness, such as the wings of the nose and cheeks, to strengthen the skin's hydration over and over again, thereby enhancing the skin's absorption capacity and promoting the absorption of subsequent skin care products.
4. Temperature. When the outside temperature rises, blood circulation accelerates and the skin's absorption capacity is enhanced. Skin absorption is usually slightly better in summer than in winter, and the "Pressure Wrapping Method" we created also uses this principle to increase the body surface temperature and promote the absorption of skin care products (see the picture below), and washing your face with warm water also helps to absorb.
Comparison of skin absorption before and after using the pressure method Image source: "Precision Skincare"
5. Order. The order is wrong, the product is wasted, and the order determines the effect.
6. Duration. The longer the skin care product stays, the stronger the absorption, so it is necessary to use products that stay for a long time such as creams and creams.
7. Humidity. The stratum corneum doesn't lie, help it hydrate and it will help you better absorb it, and the 5 "golden 30 seconds" are the best way to use humidity to achieve twice the result with half the effort. The higher the hydration, the better the skin absorption, and the effect can be 5~10 times different before and after, so use enough water and reapply more than 3 times, and sufficient hydration can produce better results in skin care.
The "Golden 30 Seconds" of precision skincare are several "best absorption" time windows in the skincare process, there are a total of 5 "golden 30 seconds", and grasping the 5 "golden 30 seconds" in the skincare process can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
5 "Golden 30 Seconds"
The first "golden 30 seconds": 30 seconds after cleaning and drying your face, at this time, just after washing your face, there is still some water on the surface of the skin that has not evaporated, at this time, the moisture content of the stratum corneum is very conducive to subsequent nutrient absorption, more than 30 seconds, the evaporation of water on the surface of the skin will take away the moisture of the stratum corneum, the moisture content of the stratum corneum will decrease, and the absorption effect will decrease. Within these 30 seconds, quickly replenish your skin with toner to maximize the hydration of your stratum corneum and better soften it for better absorption of nutrients from subsequent skincare steps.
The second "golden 30 seconds": 30 seconds after replenishing the toner. In the same way, after hydration, the stratum corneum has the highest moisture content and the best absorption effect, so quickly replenish the skin with serum.
The third "golden 30 seconds": apply the eye cream within 30 seconds after applying the serum.
The fourth "golden 30 seconds": apply the lotion within 30 seconds after applying the eye cream.
The fifth "golden 30 seconds": apply the cream within 30 seconds after applying the lotion.
There are "golden 30 seconds" between every two steps, and there are 5 in total. Sunscreen does not need to be applied in a hurry, just apply it 20 ~ 30 minutes before going out to ensure that it can form a film.
In the matter of anti-aging, learn the right way to grasp the golden period of anti-aging, maybe we can't do it rejuvenation, but we can make the skin have anti-aging ability as soon as possible, and keep the "frozen age" as much as possible to retain youth.
《Precision Skincare》
How to correctly judge your skin type and skin condition?How to choose skin care products that are suitable for you?How to establish scientific and effective skin care habits?This book uses numbers as a carrier to decipher the skin code. The 10 principles, 10 methods, 6 "successions", 5 "golden 30 seconds", 3 "halfs" that determine the skin texture and skin condition, the 7 golden rules that affect the absorption effect of the skin, the 7 steps of correct skin care, and the "4837" precision skin care method...... Behind every number is the highly effective law for precise skincare.
This book will take you to easily establish your own skincare logic, formulate the most suitable skincare plan for yourself, and become more confident and beautiful on the road of skincare. Discover the secrets of precision skincare for healthy, beautiful skin.
Planning and production
Source丨Book "Precision Skin Care", China Science and Technology Press
Planning丨Zhong Yanping
Editor丨Zhong Yanping
Reviewer丨Xu Lai Linlin