Below is a skin care plan of how to look
after your skin as the
decades go by and how to adapt your skin care regime accordingly.
Looking after your skin in your 20s
Your 20s is a great time for your skin. You've left behind the
adolescence acne and your skin has a radiant, youthful glow and
the epidermis is well toned.
However, this is not the time to be complacent. In your 20s skin
cell renewal drops by up to 28 per cent, dead skin cells are not
as easily shed and external factors are starting to have a
greater impact, leaving your skin slightly duller.
According to dermatologists, 80 per cent of all aging can be
directly related to exposure to sunlight. Therefore, it is a
good idea to avoid the mid-day sun, or if you have to be out in
the heat of the day (especially in countries like Australia),
than cover up. Penetrating UVA rays will start to damage
collagen fibres and elastin coils in your skin.
Smoking one factor you can control and now would be a good time
to quite. Smoking inhibits oxygen getting to the outer layer of
your skin and has a premature aging effect. In addition, smoking
can cause fine lines around the mouth over the years and this is
to be avoided - if you want to keep your good looks.
Looking after your skin in your 30s
By the time you get to your 30s skin cell turnover has slowed.
Environmental damage from pollution, smoke and sunlight are
starting to take their toll on the dermis, causing collagen
fibres to loosen so that skin starts to loose its tone and
develop fine lines and wrinkles. When you smile, subcutaneous
fat forms ridges and refuse to bounce back as readily as it once
did. Your first wrinkles may start to appear.
By now you should have established a daily skincare regime that
involves exfoliating (two or three times a week), cleansing,
moisturising and sun protection for your skin. In your 30s, it's
important to maintain a balanced diet consisting of fresh
fruits, vegetables, grains and fish, which are high in
antioxidants such as Vitamins A, B, C and E. These Vitamins
counteract free radicals in your body that help the skin to
repair itself, produce the enzymes that stabilise collagen
production, and stay moist and healthy. For further protection,
try using a day crème, such as one that contains vitamin E, for
example: Wildcrafted's Age Defying Essence.
Alcohol should only be consumed in moderation as it deprives
your skin of vital nutrients and may cause your facial blood
vessels to become dilated leading to permanent, red 'spider
veins' on your cheeks and in men often across the nose.
Maintaining well hydrated tissues by drinking plenty of water
each and every day (3 litres a day is not at all excessive) is
vital to retain moisture in your skin. In addition, you should
ensure that you get enough quality sleep.
Looking after your skin in your 40s
In your 40s, collagen fibres decrease in number, stiffen, break
apart, and form into a shapeless, matted tangle. Elastic fibres
lose some of their elasticity, thicken into clumps, and fray.
The result is the skin forms crevices and furrows known as lines
and wrinkles. In addition, loss of fat in the subcutaneous layer
leaves your skin more fragile, whereas the dermis will continue
to lose its elasticity. A rich nourishing night crème, such as
Wildcrafted's rejuvenating night crème, becomes a vital part
of
your skin care regime
During this time the stratum corneum (the outer layer of the
epidermis) starts to grow even thicker, as dead skin cells hang
around for longer. If you are not already using an exfoliant
regularly, now is a good time to get into the habit of
exfoliating your skin regularly using a facial scrub - 2-3 times
a week is all that's necessary. You could also use a cream
containing Rose oil, Jojoba oil or similar, as these contain
natural AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids) and to help remove dead skin
cells.
As deeper wrinkles start to form, you may wish to use a complete
skin care system, which systematically helps you to nourish and
moisturise your skin on all levels. Choose natural skin care
products for your daily skin care regime, as you do not want to
introduce unnecessary toxins into your system by using products
full of unpronounceable chemicals. Quality natural skin care
systems, such as Wildcrafted's range of natural skin care
systems should be matched to your specific skin type.
Looking after your skin in your 50s and above
As we reach our 50s and beyond, the hair and nails grow more
slowly. Langerhans cells (involved in the immune response,
dwindle in number, thus decreasing the immune responsiveness of
older skin. Decreased size of sebaceous (oil) glands leads to
dry and broken skin that is more susceptible to infection.
In women, after the menopause, decreased oestrogen levels mean
that skin lose its plumpness and tone, and it may be left dry,
itchy and more sensitive to allergens.
At this stage in your life it is important to take that extra
care of your skin's health. Mature skin is more fragile, prone
to injury and infection and bruises easily. As if this was not
bad enough, it also takes longer to heal. Taking care of your
skin will reduce the aging effect; keep it healthier as well as
more resistant to injury and infections. Remember, a face that
has a lived in look is much more attractive than a Botox face
and character is much more beauty.
About the author:
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine
and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and
aromatherapist, they have created <a
href="http://www.wildcrafted.com.au">Natural
Skin Care Products
by Wildcrafted Herbal Products</a> to share their 40 years of
combined expertise with you.
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