Whether on the face, neck, or hands - wrinkles are a normal part of ageing. Essentially, with or without wrinkles, your skin is unique and radiant. However, those who want to combat the fine lines can counteract them with the right skincare and a healthy lifestyle.
Wrinkles form when the skin becomes less elastic. Collagen and elastin fibres in skin cells are responsible for this elasticity and strength. When these fibres are weakened, the skin loses its firmness, and wrinkles form. During the ageing process, skin cells gradually lose their ability to renew, and the cells that are produced no longer contain the same amount of collagen and elastin. This process is completely normal, but external factors can prevent wrinkle formation and support the skin.
The care routine is primarily about supporting your skin as best as possible and compensating for its individual weaknesses. It is crucial to find the right skincare products for your needs and skin type. The right routine for skincare helps you achieve more beautiful and healthier skin.
The first step in developing a skincare routine for mature skin is to understand what your skin needs and to choose products with the right ingredients. From the age of 45, one can speak of mature skin, as with advancing age, the skin's metabolism and thus cell renewal slow down. This leads to reduced skin elasticity and should therefore be the focus of mature skin care.
It is advisable to choose creams that are rich in fats, i.e., rich and moisturising. We recommend using care products that are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. These active ingredients help stimulate cell renewal and reduce wrinkles. Active ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid also help to firm the skin. Conversely, there are ingredients that you should avoid - these are mainly parabens or phthalates.
When suitable products are selected, attention should also be paid to the correct application. Mature skin is more vulnerable and does not contain excessive moisture. Clean your skin twice daily with a mild cleanser to remove dirt and makeup. Washing too frequently can attack the skin barrier. Then apply a moisturiser as a base. Use a few drops of your anti-ageing cream and gently massage it into the skin. With a rich cream, the skin is well moisturised and protected from external environmental influences.
There are plenty of creams or lotions available. However, those who want to resort to well-known home remedies for wrinkle prevention can often save money.
Honey
Quark
Baking soda
Our skin is exposed to sunlight every day. Even when it's cloudy, the radiation should not be underestimated. UV rays consist of ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. UVA rays attack skin cells, causing them to age faster and can trigger pigment spots. UVB rays are the cause of sunburn on the skin. While applying sunscreen is sensible at any age to prevent skin damage and wrinkles, responsible application on mature skin is essential for smoother skin.
The best way to protect the skin from harmful UV rays is to use a high-quality sunscreen. UV protection can be applied in the form of creams, sprays, or lotions available in different sun protection factor levels (SPF levels). These products contain chemical filter substances that absorb and reflect UV radiation to create an optimal protective barrier. When choosing the appropriate sunscreen, it is important to ensure that it blocks both UVA and UVB radiation.
To enhance this protection, Vitamin E can be used. It is a fat-soluble vitamin found in foods like nuts, seeds, or various vegetables. Vitamin E has many health benefits, including preventing and developing wrinkles by stimulating collagen production. It is a strong antioxidant that fights free radicals caused by sun exposure. Vitamin E thus helps to slow down the skin's ageing process and helps maintain skin elasticity. It can be taken through one's diet or as a standalone product.
Those who want to slow down skin ageing are also encouraged to pay attention to diet and sufficient sleep. Both are indispensable for maintaining healthy and youthful skin.
The diet can help promote cell regeneration. Additionally, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids are needed to nourish and strengthen the skin. A healthy diet can help keep the body moisturized and reduce wrinkles. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants can slow down the ageing process and prevent wrinkles. These antioxidants can be found in nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
On the other hand, sufficient sleep supports recovery time to improve collagen production. Collagen production makes the skin smoother, firmer, and more elastic. During sleep, the skin regenerates and repairs damaged cells. Additionally, balanced sleep helps fight free radicals. Free radicals are harmful metabolic products that can influence the skin ageing process, among other things. Therefore, it is advisable to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night.
In combination, diet and sufficient sleep can help reduce the risk of skin ageing and slow down the ageing process.
Our body reacts to stressful situations with increased hormone production, which accelerates the skin's ageing process. A good countermeasure is sports to reduce stress and simultaneously improve the skin's appearance.
However, sports do not always have to mean sweating and exertion, but primarily keeping the body in motion. Regular breathing exercises combined with relaxation exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, or yoga already help reduce stress levels. They also help strengthen the immune system and improve overall health.
Sports, in general, can help increase collagen production, keep the body toned, and create a positive body image. Additionally, exercising reduces the production of the stress hormone cortisol and increases the production of endorphins. The release of endorphins leads to relaxation in mind and body.
Even if a healthy lifestyle coupled with conscious personal care can lead to significant improvement in skin ageing, the process of ageing and the associated fine lines are completely normal. It is important to remember that the skin is as individual as each of us. We can favourably influence our skin's ageing process through our actions, but ultimately the goal is to take care of and appreciate our skin for everything it does for us.
The regular use of our Anti-ageing FC 90 Pureo Ionic Skin Care face care device helps you achieve noticeably smoother, fresher, and healthier skin.
Noticeable anti-ageing power with a 4-step solution:
Beurer Healthguide
This advice page was made by Beurer GmbH and is intended to help you feel healthy and happy all round.
The content of the Healthguide is intended to provide assistance and information and can in no way replace the advice of a doctor.
Questions
If you have any questions or suggestions about our advice page, you can contact us at any time.
