Preventing ageing by slowing down the effects of time

Fine wrinkles near the eyes and mouth. Skin that gradually becomes thinner and more fragile, losing tone. A few small dark spots surfacing on the forehead, where the sun kisses you every summer.

Already after the age of 30, when you look in the mirror, you start to see the passing of time on your face.

The skin, once fresh and young, starts to show the first signs of skin ageing.

Much as we would like one, unfortunately there is still no elixir of eternal youth able to stop this irreversible process of gradual decline of our body.

It is a natural phenomenon that we all have to face, sooner or later.

However, we can learn to age well, keeping our skin beautiful and healthy for longer and feeling comfortable with our age.

In this article you will discover:

• the stages of skin ageing
• the main factors that affect skin ageing
• the daily habits that can help you prevent skin ageing
• how to create an effective anti-ageing skincare routine

When does skin start to age? The stages of skin ageing

But let's take things in order and look together at how the skin changes with age and when our face starts to show that time is passing.

Between 20 and 30: fresh skin and a few expression lines

Imagine for a moment seeing yourself again at twenty.

Adolescence is behind you and you are at the height of your youth, in your prime. Generally, at this age the skin is still smooth, fresh and healthy because the cells that make it up regenerate easily and quickly.

At least until the age of 25-30, cell renewal processes are fairly fast and ensure elasticity, firmness and tone in the skin, all characteristics that give it a young, healthy appearance, despite a few fine expression lines due to facial movements.

This, of course, is a generalisation.

Some unhealthy lifestyle habits can in fact speed up decline and cause premature skin ageing, with the skin possibly showing signs of ageing as early as around 25.

Think, for example, of the harmful effects of smoking, which can reduce the supply of oxygen and affect blood circulation, depriving the skin of nourishment and giving us a dull, unhealthy look.

Drinking alcohol can also cause similar damage to the skin and make it look older, because alcohol lowers levels of vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that also contributes to collagen production.

Between 30 and 40: the first real wrinkles

The signs of real skin ageing appear around the age of 30-40.

Adulthood greets us with the first wrinkles, fine furrows and folds that form around the eyes and mouth and on the forehead. The skin starts to thin and lose tone, and so time leaves its unmistakable mark on our face.

This is chronoageing.

If you have not taken preventive action in the previous period, now is the time to act to stop skin imperfections from becoming more pronounced.

After 40: furrows deepen and spots appear

At 40, we reach the “halfway mark”. Beyond this threshold, time is even less kind to our skin, which is no longer able to defend itself against its attacks.

The cell renewal process, which was running at full speed at twenty, now slows down and becomes less and less efficient.

The concentration of collagen and elastin decreases, the two structural proteins of our skin, responsible for its elasticity and resistance. The skin therefore becomes saggier, less firm and toned because it no longer has the structural strength to resist gravity.

This leads to a gradual sagging, more visible year after year.

There is also a decline in the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, a natural source of hydration for the skin, which tends to dry out so much that, in old age, it often reaches skin xerosis, a type of dryness that mainly affects the skin of older people. This is also due to reduced sebum production, the substance that covers the skin, forming a thin hydrolipidic film, a very important protective layer.

Gradually, the blood flow that supplies the skin weakens.

So the skin becomes arid, wrinkles become deeper and more marked, and more and more discoloured patches form, dark marks that no longer go away.

Key factors in skin ageing: what makes skin age?

But apart from the passing of time, what makes us age?

Why, at a certain point, do we get wrinkles, spots and other annoying imperfections on the face and neck?

Beyond internal factors, linked to the physiology of the human body and the genetics of each individual, we would like to focus on the external causes of skin ageing.

We will therefore talk about all those environmental factors and habits that affect the health and appearance of the skin, making it look more or less young and radiant, or dull, lacklustre and wrinkled.

Photoageing: how UV rays make you age

One of the main culprits of skin ageing is the sun.

While it is true that sunlight brings many benefits to the body, as we pointed out in the article “Sun: friend or foe of the skin”, ultraviolet rays cause strong oxidative stress in the skin, resulting in the release of massive amounts of free radicals, reactive and unstable molecules that are extremely harmful to our body.

The build-up of free radicals in the tissues in fact triggers a series of degenerative processes in the cells.

They can damage the skin's DNA, which is severely altered as a result. They can cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin and, in essence, make us age faster than we should.

The main consequences?

Those typical of unprotected sun exposure: dark patches, visible capillaries, drier and more wrinkled skin.

So far we are talking about photoageing, that is, skin ageing induced by UV rays.

Pollution speeds up chronoageing

But solar radiation is not the only cause of an increase in free radicals that are highly toxic to our skin.

Another factor not to be underestimated is air pollution.

The smog in our cities puts our skin under constant stress. The contaminants that linger in the air can penetrate the skin and stop it from breathing, considerably reducing tissue oxygenation.

Pollution also promotes the formation of free radicals, which attack our skin, robbing it of radiance and freshness.

Lifestyle and diet: we age worse and faster because we live badly

Of course, our lifestyle habits also have an impact and influence how the passing years mark us.

An irregular, unbalanced diet, drinking alcohol, cigarette smoke, little or no physical activity, excessive stress, lack of sleep…

all this contributes to skin ageing, considerably speeding up the natural process of ageing.

Even the amount of time we spend in front of a computer monitor or a smartphone screen can make us age faster and worse. The blue light emitted by these devices in fact weakens the skin's structures, promoting the appearance of wrinkles and other skin imperfections.

In addition, the unnatural posture we adopt when holding a mobile phone (back hunched, head tilted down and eyes glued to the device) leads to sagging skin and the formation of wrinkles on the neck.

It is a phenomenon popularly known as tech neck.

Remedies and solutions to prevent skin ageing

We all have to grow old, sooner or later.

Nature imposes it on us, and there are no magic potions or miracle remedies to stop time and stay young for ever.

We cannot stop the hands of the clock, but we can make them turn more slowly.

With a few precautions and the right products, we can make time kinder to our skin, limiting the damage.

Read on to find out which strategies to adopt to prevent skin ageing and keep a youthful face for longer.

Anti-ageing routine. Good habits that can help you stay young for longer

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is an essential step to feel well and also do your skin a favour, protecting it from wrinkles and dark spots.

Less smoking

We won't tell you to stop smoking, as it is a personal choice that involves a drastic and demanding change. However, it would be wise to cut down on cigarettes as much as possible, trying to detox from nicotine.

Throwing away the packet and never buying another can be difficult.

But the benefits in terms of health and beauty are enormous. After a few months, you will feel reborn. You will see your face rejuvenated, your skin rosier and more radiant, your wrinkles finer.

Less alcohol

The same goes for alcohol.

Reducing your consumption of wine, beer and spirit-based drinks, and avoiding excessive amounts, will help you stay visibly younger.

More rest and physical activity

A tired face marked by dark circles looks older and heavier. This is why it is wise to try to rest properly, sleeping an adequate number of hours without sudden awakenings.

A good night's rest is also important from another point of view.

Several scientific studies have in fact shown that at night the skin's cell repair processes not only continue, but actually speed up. While we sleep, the skin puts all its energy into regenerating itself.

This is why, before going to bed, we should prepare it as well as possible.

So never go to bed without first removing your make-up and clearing away every impurity through thorough cleansing. At the end of the day, in fact, even if we don't notice it, our skin carries the weight of an enormous amount of pollutants and irritants that can promote the formation of free radicals and prevent oxygenation.

Make-up, meanwhile, clogs the pores, suffocating the skin.

To allow the skin to do its job, you need to cleanse it.

This essential step in your beauty routine can become a true anti-ageing treatment by using Rebioger Detergente Detossinante, part of GD's anti-ageing protocol.

Rebioger Detergente delivers all the benefits of a skilful blend of natural alpha-hydroxy acids, stabilised at 2%. These acids, extracted from Bilberry, Orange and Lemon, have a gentle exfoliating action, soften the skin and remove the layer of dead cells, stimulating collagen synthesis.

Pomegranate extract gives the product antioxidant and detoxifying properties and supports tissue repair. The formulation also contains revitalising Sea Salts, rich in minerals and trace elements, which strengthen the skin barrier and make it more resistant to environmental aggressors.

But the rest we are referring to is not just at night.

During your day, between one commitment and the next, you should find a little time to relax. Building up too much stress causes wrinkles!

This is another reason why we suggest you set aside a few hours for some physical activity, perhaps outdoors if the season and weather allow. Being in green spaces, in contact with nature, has a relaxing effect on mind and body, while sport, practised regularly, helps to lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.

Exercise allows better tissue oxygenation: the heart pumps more blood, which can reach even the most superficial layers of the skin. It also stimulates cell renewal, counteracts the formation of free radicals with an antioxidant action and helps to rid the body of toxins.

Starting physical activity sets off a real virtuous circle of wellbeing for the whole body.

Anti-ageing foods. The power of the right diet and proper supplementation

We cannot talk about good habits that keep the skin young without addressing the question of diet.

What follows are general guidelines, useful suggestions for building a balanced diet that includes all the nutrients that help maintain a youthful appearance.

Naturally, each of us is different and has specific health conditions that must be assessed by an expert before starting any actual diet.

So, what are the anti-ageing foods to eat to rejuvenate the skin, or rather to keep it more beautiful and healthy?

Among the nutrients that slow down ageing are certainly the Omega 3 essential fatty acids, found in oily fish, but also in nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios, pine nuts) and in certain vegetable oils such as linseed oil and soya oil.

These substances have many extremely beneficial properties. Omega 3s, in fact:

• counteract free radicals, dampening the effects of oxidative stress
• help to keep cholesterol levels under control
• aid the absorption of certain essential vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E and K)
• have an anti-inflammatory action

Always remember that nuts are full of virtues, but also fairly high in calories! So, to get the most benefit, watch the amounts you eat each day.

Omega 6 and 9 are also extremely important and beneficial, and can also be taken through supplements such as Omegadin Plus.

Some vitamins also have anti-ageing properties:

• Vitamin A, used in many anti-ageing creams, promotes collagen production;
• Vitamin C and vitamin E are powerful antioxidants;

So it is good to bring to the table fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, healthy, natural foods that can be combined with different protein sources (meat, fish, pulses) to prepare tasty recipes, delicious on the palate and excellent for skin health.

Another substance we should take in good amounts is coenzyme Q-10 or ubiquinol, a real cure-all against general ageing of the body and the skin, found in meat, fish and vegetable oils.

This powerful substance can also be taken through a supplement such as Rebioger Q10.

Mineral salts are also essential for keeping the skin firm, supple and compact. Our diet should never lack good sources of selenium, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

Anti-ageing skincare. Caring for your skin to age more slowly

Taking care of ourselves is essential to age well.

Our anti-ageing routine must include skincare, with the essential steps for treating the skin and the best products to prevent skin ageing.

Before applying creams and toners, there is an essential step: cleansing.

It can be boring and tiring to do it morning and evening, especially when you are running late or can't wait to get into bed after a crazy day full of work and personal commitments.

But despite the tiredness and lack of motivation, you must.

Dampen your face and neck, then apply a dose of Rebioger Detergente, spreading it over the skin with a gentle massage. Wait a few minutes to let the product work, then remove it with plenty of water.

Now you are ready for the next step: the serum.

To fill fine wrinkles and achieve a lifting and revitalising effect, we suggest Agedin Siero Idrotensore, our special intensive anti-ageing treatment.

It is a concentrated serum with hyaluronic acid microspheres that can penetrate deep into the skin and plump it from within, smoothing out furrows and folds.

At this point, it is time to apply the cream.

If you are over 50 and the skin on your face is mature, you can opt for Agedin anti-ageing cream, specifically formulated to prevent and treat skin ageing and photoageing thanks to beta-glucan, a restructuring and elasticising ingredient that stimulates the skin and strengthens its defences against free radical attack.

If, on the other hand, you are between 30 and 50, we suggest Rebioger Crema 5, an anti-ageing cream with a mildly exfoliating effect. Thanks to fruit alpha-hydroxy acids and urea, it works like a soft peel, removing impurities and stimulating cell renewal processes.

The final step of a proper anti-ageing skincare routine is certainly protection.

As we have seen, the action of the sun is particularly harmful to our skin. Applying sun protection when we go to the beach in summer is not enough. We should always protect ourselves, all year round, because UV rays hit us all year round, causing skin changes, even serious ones.

Think, for example, of actinic keratoses, cancerous lesions that appear on the skin after the age of 40 as a result of chronic exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Or of hyperpigmentation, which gives rise to dark spots due to an excess of melanin.

Skin problems like these can be prevented with adequate protection by applying TANNISOL CREMA SPF 25+ URBAN PROTECTION, the innovative anti-ageing product for complete photoprotection all year round, designed for those who want to be in the sun in complete safety.

TANNISOL CREMA SPF 25 defends the skin, especially delicate and sensitive skin, from the harmful effects of UV rays and environmental pollution, without interfering with the absorption of vitamin D, which is precious for our body. Its remarkable effectiveness, proven by numerous laboratory tests, is due to the DNA REACTIVATOR COMPLEX®, a latest-generation complex obtained by combining powerful active ingredients such as Phytoplankton extract and Polygonum aviculare extract with other selected broad-spectrum filters. DNA REACTIVATOR COMPLEX® is a GD patent, the result of long work in research, study and testing that has made it possible to create an advanced system of repair, prevention and protection.

Thanks to this advanced system, TANNISOL CREMA SPF 25 is able to prevent skin damage and stimulate DNA repair. At the same time, the cream acts as a protective shield for the skin, which is covered not only against UVA and UVB rays but against the entire electromagnetic spectrum, including high-energy blue light and infrared rays.

TANNISOL CREMA SPF 25 also has an antioxidant action, counteracting the attack of free radicals, which are responsible for skin ageing caused by oxidative stress.

The formulation is enriched with Vitamin E, which counteracts the signs of ageing and prevents skin sagging, Shea butter with a soothing and antibacterial action, and filters that respect the environment and the marine ecosystem.

Please note

Information provided for informational purposes only, which cannot constitute a diagnosis, the prescription of a treatment, or a substitute for a direct relationship with a doctor or a specialist visit. Always seek the advice of your own doctor and/or specialists.

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