10 gestures that change everything for a younger skin

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10 gestures that change everything for a younger skin

To fight against aging skin, the appearance of brown spots, wrinkles ... There is no secret, but a dozen solutions that can be adopted and even coexist.

1. AN-TI-CI-PER

"Keep in mind that skin physiology changes from the age of 30," says Nina Roos, a dermatologist and author of A Skin in Good Health (Solar Editions).

In fact, from the age of 30, women lose 1% of collagen each year (ie 6% of the thickness of the skin every 10 years!). Do not panic: 30 years is the physiological age of the skin but does not correspond to your exact age. Depending on the lifestyle and outdoor environment in which you live, the signs of aging can appear as early as 25 years old.

"You have to pay attention to these little signs because they mean you have to start worrying about the skin and give it special care," says the dermatologist. Prevention is better than cure!

2. ADOPT A GOOD HYGIENE OF LIFE

Science has shown that 80% of the signs of aging are related to our external environment and our way of life. Protect yourself from the sun, pollution, stop smoking, avoid excess, eat healthy and balanced, sleep well ... All of a recommendation that will allow you (really) to keep skin younger, longer.

As Nina Roos explains: "the skin is a very reactive organ, easy to modify or stimulate if the right method is used". So, we start!

3. PROTECT FROM THE UV EVERY DAY, EVEN IN CITY!

The sun is the No. 1 enemy of youthful skin. UV exposure leads to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. The key: an acceleration of skin aging. And living in the city does not help because pollution particles aggravate the phenomenon. The solution? Apply sun protection adapted to its phototype and especially, invest in daycare containing a minimum SPF 30.

4. MOISTURIZING THE SKIN UNTIL THERE IS MORE

Dermatologists are unanimous: hydration is the first anti-aging action. And for that, there is no age!

And for good reason, the epidermis is composed of 70% of water playing a key role in terms of protection (cutaneous barrier) and in maintaining the suppleness of the skin. But, every day, the skin is weakened by aggression (pollution, UV, stress) and dries up. To water, the skin, serums, and moisturizers will be your allies. You can also pair a moisturizing serum with an anti-aging day cream or ... the reverse

5. MASSAGE HIS FACE

This is the new anti-aging gesture everyone is talking about. Beyond its relaxing benefits, self-massage of the face can stimulate microcirculation and ultimately boost cell renewal. In addition, massage promotes collagen production. Smoothing, pionatages, effleurage, do not deprive you spend 30 years.

6. DOING THE FULL OF SUPERFOOD

The impact of food is no longer to be demonstrated, explains Angèle Ferreux-Maeght, creator of Angèle's Guinguette and who participates in the Urban Detox workshops of the Décléor Institute. A healthy diet and varied can save you years. So, slow down your consumption of sugars and junk food. In particular, choose foods rich in antioxidants (vitamin C and E), omega 3 that are good for the skin, fiber or even beta-carotene. Moreover, as the pro du Salut reminds us, "it is better to replace traditional milk products with vegetable milk and cheese with goat cheese, which is more digestible, and all these little reflexes prevent the skin from being overloaded with toxins".

7. CHOOSE THE GOOD ASSETS OF CARE

From age 35, turn to creams or anti-aging serum. The stars assets in the field? Hyaluronic acid, retinol, anti-oxidants or fruit acids (AHA). And if they are so famous, it's not by chance. Hyaluronic acid plumps and moisturizes the skin. Retinol is a reference against wrinkles. Antioxidants prevent skin aging. Fruit acids boost cell renewal and reduce stains.

8. MAKE A SLEEP CURE

Yes, sleep plays on the beauty of the skin. During the day, the skin defends against external aggressions. But at night, in the shelter, she regenerates herself. Indeed, past midnight, microcirculation, desquamation, and cell renewal accelerate. An intense activity of the epidermis that allows a more beautiful and radiant skin of beauty.

So, do not neglect the benefits of a good night's sleep (8 hours minimum). And if really the week the 7 / 8h of regulation sleep is impossible, catch up on the weekend.

9. EXFOLIER TO FIND GOOD MINE

Exfoliating the skin removes dead cells that dull it and make it look older. In addition, the exfoliation stimulates micro-circulation, smoothes the skin texture and makes the skin more able to receive the benefits of other treatments. So for younger skin use a gentle scrub 1 time a week.

10. DECLARE

Yoga or cocooning break ... Find an activity that makes you feel good and lets you let go. Because it is important to take time to be and ultimately limit the stress of modern life, which can (in the long run) mark the face.