Young skin is highly responsive—it reacts constantly to internal and external influences and regenerates itself through its own processes. With increasing age, however, this ability diminishes. As a result, the signs of aging become visible, the skin's elasticity decreases, and first wrinkles appear.
The good news? We can keep activating the skin's responsiveness with the right skincare. With certain active skincare ingredients, we can specifically help it to activate its natural ability to regenerate. In this article, the reveel by MedSkin Solutions skincare experts have put together how to do this and what we need to look out for.
Why our skin ages—external and internal influences
Various internal and external factors affect our skin on a daily basis. It can withstand these influences while young, but over the years the influence of the following factors leads to skin aging.
Extrinsic skin aging factors
Extrinsic skin aging factors include external skin influences such as:- UV light: UVA and UVB radiation are responsible for 80% of our skin aging. They reach the skin through natural sunlight but also through a visit to a tanning bed.
- IR radiation: In addition to UV radiation, the short-wave infrared radiation contained in sunlight can negatively affect skin aging.
- Ozone and environmental pollution: Air pollutants such as ozone or environmental pollution in the form of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, or heavy metals (such as lead and mercury) all influence the aging process.
- Weather: Heat (including dry heating air indoors), cold, or wind can lead to dry, stressed, or even irritated skin.
- Lifestyle: The way we live and eat also has a major influence on skin aging. Factors such as unhealthy food, alcohol, smoking, and lack of sleep promote skin aging.
Intrinsic skin aging factors
Intrinsic skin aging refers to the natural processes of skin aging. They include:
- Cellular aging: As we get older, the ability of our old cells to divide and create new cells decreases. Old cells accumulate, they are less active and do not respond to growth stimuli. These cells then reduce the skin's ability to regenerate and promote skin aging.
- Genetic mutations and mutations of mitochondrial DNA: These mutations naturally occur not only in our skin but in our entire body. Extrinsic factors can trigger them, but they are also a normal part of our aging process.
- Decline in various hormone levels: As we get older, we experience a decline in various hormone levels. In particular, the severe lack of estrogens impacts our skin aging process and promotes reduced collagen and elastin production, wrinkle formation, as well as dry and thinning skin.
Both extrinsic and intrinsic factors affect skin aging. They promote a slowdown of cell division, pigmentation disorders, susceptibility to infection, badly toner, a weak pH value and a lack of elasticity and moisture. The results are dryness, leathery skin texture, crow's feet or even deep wrinkles.
Even if we cannot stop this process, we can slow it down with the right skincare.
Eight tips to support your skin's regeneration process for a lifetime
The following tips will help you to continue activating the natural responsiveness of your skin over the years. If you integrate them into your daily routine, you will quickly notice that your skin's appearance improves.
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Start with collagen banking
Stimulate your collagen synthesis for a firm and tight skin. If possible, start early with this and integrate products such as Vitamin C Concentrate, Resveratrol, and the Collagen Face Mask in your skincare routine. -
Keep your skin at a very high moisturizing level
Apply skincare products that infuse your skin with extra moisture. They can create a moisture net and firm your skin. Face and eye masks, like the Professional Marine Mask or the Marine Eye Mask, are thus highly beneficial. -
Reduce dark spots
Reduce undesired dark spots and other kinds of hyperpigmentation by using products with L-ascorbid acid, which is the most effective form of vitamin C. You’ll find this hero ingredient in Vitamin C Concentrate. -
Stabilize the skin’s pH level
The skin's pH value increases with age, weakening the skin's barrier function. It is therefore i
mportant to permanently balance the pH value with suitable care products such as the Balancing Facial Toner or the Collagen Serum Spray. This ensures that the skin has a low pH value and forms a moisture network around itself, allowing the anti-aging active ingredients to work better. -
Support active cell division
Natural cell division decreases with increasing age. Certain skincare products, such as the Collagen Face Mask, can stimulate skin cell division and support a youthful complexion. -
Fight free radicals
Free radicals have a big impact on skin aging. Skin protection products, such as sun screen, are therefore essential. You should also neutralize free radicals with skincare products like the Vitamin C Concentrate. -
Strengthen your skin barrier
A strong skin barrier protects your skin from dryness, irritation, and infections. Strengthening and protecting your skin barrier throughout your life is therefore an important basis for youthful skin. Face masks like the Professional Smoothing Mask can be a great support here. -
Adapt your skincare to your lifestyle
Change your skincare routine, including the associated products, from time to time to avoid a possible habituation effect. Take into account your skin's needs, which can change depending on your lifestyle. A professional beautician can help you find the right products.
