Anti-aging – naturally beautiful over time

The secret of eternal youth is a myth that has survived to this day. Countless products promise us that they will make us look younger, stay beautiful and wrinkle-free. But is that even desirable? And are old and beautiful really mutually exclusive? The fact is: we all get older – that is the essence of life. And the greatest thing is when we can grow old healthy and happy.

But how does a J Lo actually manage to shine like that in old age? One of the greatest anti-aging weapons is a healthy lifestyle . If you eat a balanced diet, drink a lot of water and exercise regularly, you can take natural precautions. And of course there are also special care routines that ensure that your own skin remains elastic and looks fresh for longer. In the following, we will tell you how your life influences your aging process, what care is best for your age and what tips and tricks you should know about anti-aging.

Every woman gets wrinkles at some point – this is completely natural and not a blemish. However, you can influence the skin aging process. With the right lifestyle, you delay it a bit. Because while around 60 percent of wrinkle formation is due to heredity, the remaining 40 percent are due to external causes such as smoking or an unhealthy diet. Sun exposure can even cause up to four fifths of all wrinkles on our body.

We give you the most important tips on how to slow down the skin aging process:

Anti-aging works with the right diet

The right diet plays a central role in anti-aging care, especially when it comes to skin. Because unhealthy food favors the formation of free radicals (molecules that drive the aging process), which attack the cells and thus cause wrinkles.

In general, a balanced diet and plenty of fluids – you should avoid alcohol and sweet juices – are essential, both for health and for a lasting anti-aging effect.

Sport is also important for the body and the aging process. Regular exercise stimulates blood circulation , which means that the skin is supplied with important nutrients. Being overweight puts a strain on both the connective tissue and the skin. The neck and arms also become wrinkled more quickly if there is too little exercise.

The sun causes lasting damage to our skin. It causes stains and ages us faster than most other environmental influences such as air pollution. It is therefore important to protect the skin adequately from UV rays. You don’t have to use sunscreen every day. There are a variety of nourishing day creams that are equipped with a sufficient sun protection factor. Make-ups often contain SPF 15, which is perfectly adequate for daily protection. In summer, however, you should still use a stronger sunscreen and avoid the sun as much as possible.

Long sunbaths in the blazing sun may make you brown, but they damage your skin in the long term and can even lead to skin cancer. It is therefore better to stay in the shade – you will tan much healthier here!

Smoking and alcohol consumption actually attract rapid aging. Alcohol dehydrates the body and dries out the skin, causing premature wrinkles on the face and neck. Nicotine deprives the blood of oxygen, reducing the supply of nutrients to the cells and causing the skin to sag. Smokers often age much earlier than non-smokers, which can lead to wrinkles and stressed skin at a young age.

Avoid stress and get enough sleep

Stress and lack of sleep are real anti-aging killers. While we sleep, the body releases growth hormones, nails, hair and skin regenerate and the whole body regenerates. Getting enough rest also reduces stress.

In the case of stress and lack of sleep, the body is deprived of this regeneration, the skin becomes pale and wrinkles develop over time. That’s why you should sleep eight hours every night to give your body enough time to recover.

Proper skin care is an important factor in anti-aging. Above all, the right facial care is important, since wrinkles appear here most frequently.

In these years it is particularly important to provide the skin with plenty of moisture. For this you should get a rich cream that you use in the morning and in the evening. At this age, light lotions are best suited ; for blemished skin , ingredients such as tea tree oil or clay can help to create a more even complexion. Nourishing masks can also provide the skin with intensive moisture and make it more radiant.

Try to gradually wean yourself away from the old products you used as a teenager and instead invest in a care product that meets the needs of your skin without damaging it. Young women should absolutely avoid anti-aging products: In this phase of life, the skin is still strong enough to take care of itself. Anti-aging substances like retinol can impair the skin’s ability to retain water, which can lead to itching, redness and dry patches.

On average, skin aging begins in women at the age of 30, which is why it makes sense to switch to light anti-aging products that work with retinol , for example, in these years . These work specifically against the first wrinkles and maintain the skin’s resilience.

Instead of a lotion, you can now use a cream that has special skin-friendly ingredients. An additional serum (e.g. for the night) plumps up the first lines. Vitamins A and C in particular are good for your skin now.

Even if you always diligently cleanse and care for your skin, the first thin lines will eventually become visible. Then it’s time to adjust the care again. An anti-dark spot cream or anti-aging serum can minimize the depth of wrinkles and correct skin tone. Ingredients such as collagen, hyaluronic acid and amino acids keep your skin hydrated and promise a visible effect.

Now it’s important to keep up the care. Just because a few wrinkles may have formed on your face doesn’t mean that creams and care products are no longer effective. On the contrary: the skin now needs more moisture than ever before and care that protects against solar radiation and free radicals. So grab a day cream with SPF and a rich anti-aging care product for the night. A smoothing serum should also be part of your daily routine.

In addition to anti-aging facial care, you can also pay attention to the right  make-up  . Dark colors – especially on the lips and as eyeshadow – make you look older than you are. Instead, prefer natural nuances such as brown, beige and rosé. Avoid thick eyeliner and kajal on the waterline.

In order to delay the graying of your hair, you should give it sufficient care and apply heat protection to your hair before blow-drying and styling.

For longer stays in the sun, you can also use a special sunscreen spray that protects the hair from UV radiation. Intensive shampoos with moisturizing active ingredients strengthen hair and scalp.

In addition to special anti-aging products, there are also a number of home remedies that help to keep skin firm for longer.

Aloe vera is one of our absolute favorite plants when it comes to beauty secrets. Because the liquid it contains contains many substances that can bind free radicals. As a result, aloe vera prevents cell damage, supports collagen synthesis and helps the skin to regenerate.

To use the plant’s super power, all you have to do is cut off a leaf and squeeze out the gel. You can put this on your skin like a mask and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then simply rinse off the residue with warm water. Goodbye wrinkles, hello baby soft skin!

The beauty all-rounder coconut oil can also be used against signs of skin aging. The valuable oil not only provides a lot of moisture, it also provides the skin with important minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that maintain the firmness of young skin. Even if the first wrinkles are already visible, coconut oil works wonders because the lauric acid it contains visibly tightens the skin.

In order to use the anti-aging effect of the precious nut, it is sufficient to massage a small amount of coconut oil into your skin. It is best to do this in the evening before you go to sleep, so that the oil can soak in overnight and unfold its effect.

Carrots can also help maintain your skin’s elasticity. Beta-carotene increases the production of collagen and thus achieves a natural tightening effect. Carrots work particularly well as an anti-aging mask. Blend two carrots with 60 grams of yoghurt and half a lemon into a cream in a blender and apply the paste generously to your face, neck and décolleté. After half an hour you can remove the mask with water.

We have compiled a list for you of the most important dos and don’ts when it comes to anti-aging. It is important to note that: