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Wrinkles - development, prevention and home remedies

Wrinkles - development, prevention and home remedies / symptoms
Skin aging: wrinkles develop, so they can be slowed down
Wrinkles on the skin, most pronounced in the face and on the hands, become more and deeper with age. They are an external sign of aging. Intensive sunlight over a long period of time intensifies wrinkling. There are also various internal factors such as hormones, ethnic aspects or diseases and external causes, such as air pollution or temperature.

contents

  • How do wrinkles develop??
  • In the dermis
  • Skin aging at 25 years
  • Wrinkling at the age of 30 to 50 years
  • Wrinkles at 60 years
  • What forms of wrinkles exist?
  • Main risk factor for wrinkles: The sun
  • Increased formation of melanin
  • Attacks of free radicals
  • Smoking accelerates skin aging
  • Risk factor sugar
  • Wrinkling caused by alcohol
  • environmental pollution
  • hormones
  • stress
  • Age and weight
  • Prevention: The right diet for wrinkles
  • Proven home remedy for wrinkles: water
  • The best tips for a young skin

How do wrinkles develop??

The uppermost skin layer (epidermis) gets less nutrients with increasing age. Your blood supply leads namely via wavy contact surfaces to the dermis. These shallow with aging, and thereby the contact is patchy. With the missing blood now also missing vitamins and proteins. The deficiency supply causes the skin to thinning and forming wrinkles.

The development of wrinkles is a natural process, because with age the skin becomes thinner and drier. (Image: Syda Productions / fotolia.com)

In the dermis

The fibers of the connective tissue of the dermis ensure a strong skin and keep it stable with collagen fibers, elastic with elastin fibers. As you age, the connective tissue cells and thus the collagen and elastin fibers decrease. Now the skin relaxes and wrinkles arise.

Skin aging at 25 years

The aging process, of course, causes the skin to flaccid, and comes along with other signs of aging: At 25, the eyebrows move under the Überaugenwulst, they hang down. A fat within the eyelids causes their worn out appearance as people age. The skin is loose.

Wrinkling at the age of 30 to 50 years

At around 30, the nasal-lip fold becomes more prominent - it deepens. Around 40 appear wrinkles on the forehead and crow's feet in the corners of the eyes. At 50, the outer corners of your eyes drop and your nose begins to hang. Wrinkles appear on the mouth and neck. At this time, the cheeks sink, due to a lack of fat.

Wrinkles at 60 years

At 60 the eyes appear narrower, because around them the skin throws wrinkles; More fat is broken down from the cheeks and chin. Now also the skull bones are shrinking, and thereby more sagging skin forms on the head. From now on, the process of removing more and more fat as we know it from people who are 70 or older is progressing.

The small wrinkles in the eye area are referred to as "crow's feet" due to their radial structure. (Image: lpictures / fotolia.com)

What forms of wrinkles exist?

Linear folds
Linear wrinkles are caused by a linear contraction of the muscles that cause facial expression when these muscles lose their elasticity. First, temporary wrinkles appear, then permanently mark the face - following the muscle movements.

These linear wrinkles include the crow's feet around the eyes, the thinker's wrinkles on the forehead, the "smoker's wrinkles" that surround the mouth.

creases
These are fine wrinkles within wrinkled skin. They usually appear in people around the age of 75 and in people with sun damage, such as changes in the skin resulting from inflammation.

Carved folds
These wrinkles have a zigzag pattern and occasionally appear on the cheeks and neck.

The deep wrinkles
These wrinkles form a main line or deep furrow that are long and straight. This wrinkle shape is aesthetically the most uncomfortable because it is visible and difficult to remove.

Main risk factor for wrinkles: The sun

The sun is the main responsible for the visible aging of the skin, far more than all other factors combined. Tragically, this often affects "white-skinned" Europeans and Americans, who pay special attention to an "attractive tan", who go to the beach each summer in the Algarve or California to look "beautiful". Often her skin beats wrinkles as early as the early '30s.

People who live in the open air in strong sunlight often already have 30 deep ridges on their faces, Berbers in Morocco, as well as peasants in Tanzania or hunters in the Kalahari. In addition, her skin takes on a leathery texture through the sun. The effect of the sun on the skin of those exposed to it is often so massive that outsiders tend to overestimate their age.

The UV rays are the main cause of reduced skin elasticity, pigmentation, sun spots and various wrinkles, especially on the face. Many researches today confirm that up to 80% depends on how young or old a person looks like, how exposed he is to the sun.

UV radiation is one of the most important risk factors for premature skin aging. Excessive sunbathing should therefore be better avoided. (Image: Raman / fotolia.com)

Increased formation of melanin

Being "pretty brown", as is an ideal in temperate latitudes, can be dangerous. The UV rays penetrate the skin and destroy the cell DNA. As the cells regenerate automatically, the emergency program now takes effect. The damaged DNA is isolated, activating the pigment cells of the skin into the basal cell layer of the epidermis. The melanocytes now increasingly produce melanin, which gives our skin the dark color.

The melanin then concentrates in the cells of the epidermis to protect the cells from harmful UV rays. We become "brown" and this supposedly healthy tan shows our cells defending themselves against damaging UV rays.

Attacks of free radicals

The UV rays damage the cell membrane, they generate a reactive free radical, the singlet oxygen. This attacks the lipids that make up the cell membranes. The torpedo lipids stiffen. Meanwhile, they are necessary for the communication of the cells. Without this communication, they no longer receive the information that regulates their work - the metabolism is stopped.

In the long run, these attacks of free radicals can no longer be repaired. Even more: Faulty attempts by the organism to restore the damaged cells increase skin aging.

The UV rays penetrate the dermis and damage the elastic fibers, which lose their elasticity. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays, but both result in premature aging of the skin.

Smoking accelerates skin aging

Skin and hair are exposed to various environmental influences, including tobacco smoke. It consists of thousands of substances, many of which damage the skin. Smoking leads to premature aging of the skin as well as to a number of skin diseases.

Smoking speeds up wrinkling, and these skin changes can start after just ten years of smoking. The more cigarettes someone smokes and the longer they smoke, the more skin wrinkles they get.

These "smoker's wrinkles" do not just form on the face. Other parts of the body are also affected, for example skin damage to the inner arms. These are not reversible, but can be avoided by stopping smoking.

Smoking slows the supply of blood vessels in the outer areas of the skin. With less blood flow, the skin gets less oxygen and important nutrients are missing, for example, vitamin A..

Smoking often leaves a noticeable mark on the face after only a few years. (Image: pixelrain / fotolia.com)

Risk factor sugar

Wrinkles, deep lines, and loose skin are a possible side effect of the process in which the sugar molecules attach to collagen fibers, ultimately forcing them to lose their strength and flexibility. The skin becomes less elastic and more vulnerable to sun damage, fine wrinkles and sagging.

Sugar combines with proteins in a process called glycation. Especially fructose and galactose react here, as well as glucose. These reactions are uncontrolled, ie with the body's own proteins, but without any enzymes involved. Reactive dicarbonyls such as 3-deoxyglucosone and methylglyoxal are formed.

In the long term, cells and tissues can be damaged. Free radicals destroy collagen like elastin, and keep the body from producing something new. As a result, the skin loses its elasticity, wrinkles form, and the signs of age become more visible.

Sugar and other carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes, pasta or baked goods are rapidly converted into glucose in the human bloodstream. With a balanced diet, it is impossible to completely eliminate sugar. But it helps to reduce sugar.

Even fruits and many plants become glucose when we process them. But reducing sugar helps. The goal should be to not get more than 100 calories per day from sugar.

Wrinkling caused by alcohol

Drinking alcohol can speed up the aging process and cause wrinkles. Among other things, alcoholism leads to a loss of connective tissue, a loss of elasticity, reddened skin and dehydration. The extent of alcohol consumption and the frequency determines how fast the aging of the skin progresses.

Alcohol causes blushing of the skin and can lead to chronic redness as the blood vessels expand. Over time, this dilation of blood vessels can become irreversible and make visible marks on the skin.

In addition, alcohol consumption is often accompanied by an excessive intake of sugar, especially with liqueurs and wine; This additionally damages the connective tissue in the skin and speeds up the aging process.

environmental pollution

Pollution damages the skin to a great extent. The symptoms include redness, dehydration, age spots, increased wrinkling, eczema and acne. Everyday environmental pollution leads to chronic skin inflammation at a clinical level, but with devastating long-term effects: the skin becomes dull, the pores clog, allergies and rash are the rule, and overall, the skin ages prematurely.

Environmental stresses, such as Toxic fumes and particulate matter can cause massive skin problems. (Image: VanderWolf Images / fotolia.com)

In some sun-poor regions, which are exposed to extreme environmental pollution, such as industrial centers in Russia or northern China, pollution is the main cause of hair and skin problems - even more so than the sun.

In metropolitan areas of Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan and India, an alliance is entered into by the two main enemies of a young skin. The skin of people who do not enjoy the privilege of escaping from both plagues is aging too fast.

hormones

Hormones play into the formation of wrinkles. As people age, hormone levels change. Such hormonal changes can affect skin metabolism, as well as connective tissue and lead to wrinkles.

Menopause causes women to get more wrinkles. It causes a decline in estrogen production in women. In turn, a lack of estrogen can decrease the thickness of the skin by 1% per year.

stress

Chronic stress affects the body and affects the skin, making it dull and thinner, resulting in fine wrinkles and age spots.

The brain and the skin are in close contact. The nerve pathways contain a protein that is also in the skin; the central nervous system also affects the cellular functions in the skin, and so psychological stress has a negative effect on the skin.

Age and weight

Being too fat or too thin can favor the aging process of the skin. Underweight reduces the natural fats that smooth the skin from the inside and also shows up in wrinkles. In overweight people, wrinkling is indirectly influenced: they often move too little and this leads to chronic health problems that in turn cause the skin to age.

Prevention: The right diet for wrinkles

From an early adulthood, we can prevent or promote wrinkles, our diet and our consumption behavior. Restricting smoking and being careful with sunbathing are important measures. Often forgotten are also vitamins and minerals. To slow down the aging process of the skin, vitamins A, C and E are just as important as selenium.

avocado
This creamy green fruit is packed with vitamin E and vitamins from the B complex. It also contains fatty acids that help to keep the skin moisturized - and also soft. There is also vitamin C in avocados.

A helpful home remedy for wrinkles and dry skin is a facial mask with avocado. The finely crushed pulp, mixed with a little cold-pressed olive oil, provides the skin with plenty of moisture. (Image: luckybusiness / fotolia.com)

pomegranate
To keep the skin soft, pomegranate is the first choice. It is full of vitamin C, which protects against the effects of sunlight.

tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which helps to keep the skin youthful. Lycopene reduces cell damage and skin destruction. Tomatoes also contain vitamins C, A, B, D and E..

honey
Honey is nature's answer to skin problems. It is a good remedy for dry skin, helps repel dead skin cells and form new skin cells, lightening age spots and eliminating pigmentation such as scars.

potatoes
Potatoes can be used against the first signs of aging. Simply place some raw potato slices on the skin, let them work for about ten minutes and repeat the process regularly.

coconut oil
Coconut oil provides antioxidants that attack the free radicals and provides moisture and soft skin. You only need to massage the affected areas with coconut oil daily to reduce the fats. Coconut oil helps tedious, massaged into the skin penetrates deep.

Olive and almond oil have a similar effect.

Proven home remedy for wrinkles: water

Water is one of the simplest and most effective home remedies for wrinkles. It gives the body fluid and maintains the skin's moisture level. On the other hand, if the body lacks water, the skin looks older.

The best tips for a young skin

  1. Keep your skin moist and supple. Dry skin is one of the main reasons for the appearance of wrinkles.
  2. Drink pomegranate or grape juice every day.
  3. Do 30 minutes of exercises every day that slow down the aging process of the skin.
  4. Protect your skin from destructive UV rays.
  5. Watch out for antiaging food.
  6. Live a stress-free life.
  7. Stop smoking.
  8. Fall asleep on your back, sleeping on your stomach or the side promotes wrinkles
  9. Pay attention to their facial expressions and control them consciously. Promote tense facial muscles.
  10. Watch for vitamin C in the diet. It is included in, for example, grapefruit, blueberries, lemons, limes, tangerines and oranges, broccoli, kale and strawberries, pineapple and goji berries.
  11. Guide yourself to Omega 3 fatty acids. You can find them in chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, salmon, mackerel or tuna.
  12. Make sure you eat as little sugar as possible.

(Somayeh Khaleseh Ranjbar)
Specialist supervision: Barbara Schindewolf-Lensch (doctor)

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-after-the-age-of-40/
https://www.sunsaferx.com