There’s no denying that skin changes over time, even when it’s healthy! Our skin will automatically need different care. Why? As we age, our skin loses density, elasticity and the ability to regenerate itself. By using anti-aging products, we can help slow down and reduce these signs of aging.
When is the right time to use anti-aging products and what is the range? Stay tuned to find out!
Skin Aging Process
Symptoms include sagging, wrinkling, thinning and the appearance of dark spots. These changes will generally occur gradually as we age.
Biologically, the number of melanocytes (cells that contain pigment in the skin) will decrease. That’s what makes the skin look thinner and paler as we age. In addition, the connective tissue that affects skin elasticity also decreases, resulting in sagging skin.
Lastly, oil production by the sebaceous glands also decreases with age. While men experience a decline in oil production after the age of 80, women usually experience a gradual decline after menopause. This leads to difficulty in keeping the skin moisturised. Therefore, older people usually have more dry and itchy skin.
But all of this is a natural process, Sereni-Trees! Everyone will definitely experience aging. There are several factors that can accelerate skin aging such as genetics, lifestyle, diet, and environment. So, make sure to follow your habits, use anti-aging products, and live the right lifestyle to avoid the risk of premature aging (aging faster than you should).
7 Symptoms of aging Skin
What are the symptoms of skin aging that are commonly seen? There are approximately 7 symptoms that we can notice, for example:
- Wrinkles
This can happen due to the decrease in elasticity and collagen in the skin. We can expect to see wrinkles in the areas of the face, neck and hands that are frequently moved.
- Fine lines
Unlike wrinkles, these lines are smaller and finer than crow’s feet. They usually appear around the eyes and mouth.
- Dark spots
These signs of aging will be visible on areas that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the hands and face.
- Dry skin
As you age, your skin’s natural oil production decreases, so one of the symptoms of skin aging is dry skin.
- Loose skin
The skin will slowly sag due to loss of elasticity. This causes the skin to be unable to maintain its firmness and elasticity, especially in areas that are exposed to gravity, such as the neck and chin.
- Loss of skin density
This can be due to the volume of skin tissue that disappears and results in the skin looking flat.
- Color change
The skin may become paler, duller, or pinker.
Those are some of the signs that our skin is aging. Considering that, what can we do as a way to delay or prevent premature aging? One of them is to start using anti-aging products!
The Right Age to Use Anti Aging Products
There is actually no precise guideline on when we should use anti-aging products. This is because aging is highly influenced by various factors and the skin condition and health of each individual. However, experts recommend introducing an anti-aging product routine in your 20s and 30s or when the signs of aging are visible. Again, it depends on each skin condition. It is therefore best to consult a dermatologist for more accurate results.
Another tip when introducing anti-aging products to the skin is moderation, make sure to do it gradually so that our skin gets used to it. Also, focus on areas that are frequently exposed to the sun such as the face and neck, as well as areas with aging symptoms such as fine lines and so on.
Remember Sereni-Trees, the most important thing is consistency and choosing the right product. Make sure that the ingredients of the product are safe for skin health. Trust me, if we do it regularly, the results will definitely show!
Tips for Using Anti Aging Products, Do it at Night
Premature aging can occur due to genetic factors, but it is mostly affected by external circumstances such as lifestyle, hygiene, diet, skincare use, sun exposure and pollution. That’s why as early as possible we should start taking care of our skin health and introduce anti-aging products.
Firstly, we should use our anti-aging skincare routine at night. This is because at night our body is still working to repair and renew skin cells. To support this process, the skin needs support from skincare. Another reason is also because the skin will absorb the skincare products faster, so it will be more effective!
At night, our skin dries out faster than usual. Not to worry! You can choose anti-aging products with hyaluronic acid or natural vegetable glycerin alternatives (found in Serenitree’s body wash and hand cream) to bind water and keep your skin moisturised.
Furthermore, to help regenerate skin cells and stimulate collagen production, we can choose retinol or the natural alternative curcumin extract (found in Serenitree’s white turmeric soap bar). Guaranteed, your skin will retain its elasticity and suppleness!
Finally, we can equip our skin with protection against free radicals or UV rays with natural vitamin c and niacinamide (found in Serenitree’s moringa soap bar).
Other steps we should take in our anti-aging regime include diligent double cleansing, follow up with moisturiser, regular exfoliation (1-2 times a week), serum application (high concentration), toner (balances pH), eye cream, and last but not least, sunscreen (daily, reapply every 2 hours)!
So easy, right, Sereni-Trees? Let’s follow these tips! Don’t forget to combine it with regular exercise, a balanced diet (less sugar and oil), enough sleep, avoiding excessive stress and other bad habits! Hope this helps!