AGING AND WRINKLES

Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or,
temporarily, as the result of prolonged (more than a few minutes) submersion in
water. Wrinkling in skin is caused by: repeated facial expression, aging, sun
damage, smoking, poor hydration and various other
factors.

WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUTHFUL
LOOK

DIETARY
MEASURES

Eat more
fresh fruits and vegetables and you’ll do your skin a very big favor! Lacking
vitamins is the next major cause of body deterioration. You must pay attention
to your meals more often, by that meaning you have to supply it with
antioxidants (vitamins A, E, C and selenium), zinc and copper. You need a daily
quantity of 60 miligrams of C vitamin (about as much as an orange has). It is
recommended to give up sweets, meat and fat-rich food. Don’t forget breakfast!
It’s well known that even a piece of bread and butter or some cereals with milk
will help your digestive system deal with the food more efficiently. Besides
that, it also make you less hungry between the meals.

TAKE PLENTY OF
FLUIDS

Correct
body hydration helps keep your skin young. Drink natural juices as much as
possible, mineral water and tea. Avoid consuming too much black tea and coffee.
In the summer your body will need up to 6 liters of fluids while in the cold
season 1.5-2 liters will do the job.

QUIT SMOKING

Both
nicotine and alcohol “steal” the skin’s vitamins and minerals thus leaving it
dehydrated and exposed to wrinkle conditions. Smoking should be definitely
forbidden because it directly affects the skin, large part of the toxins being
eliminated through it. These factors contribute to the whole body aging, also
increasing the risks of cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis. Alcohol in moderate
quantities isn’t as harmful as tobacco is, unless there’s strict recommendation
against it from your doctor.

RELAX

It has been
proven that chronic stress increases the aging process' speed. Don’t forget the
3 eights rule: have 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of work and 8 hours of relaxation
each day. It sounds impossible, right? Try yoga, meditation, massage or
aromatherapy. You can use oils that create a peaceful sensation such as
lavender. Can't get enough sleep? You should try harder, otherwise your
efficiency at work will suffer, you’ll do a lot of mistakes and you'll get old
quicker. Try harder to spend quality time with your friends, in a relaxing
environment. Laughter has its benefits
!