As we grow older, our skin loses its naturally good look, revealing our age. The aging process leaves marks on our skin, especially on our face skin. The first indicator of growing older is wrinkling. Wrinkles can appear around our eyes and our mouth, on the cheeks and the forehead.
Why do wrinkles appear?
With the increase of our age, our skin loses the number of substances that keep her youthful and healthy. These substances include elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid. The younger you are, the more of these substances your skin contains making it firm and with good structure.
Every person has a different internal aging process as it is shaped by genes and external factors. If the collagen level reduces, the skin strength loses and wrinkles begin to appear.
Luckily, there are many cosmetic procedures and treatments that can help you get rid of wrinkles. There are also many creams to aid the process. If you want a more natural way, or if you simply can’t afford the expensive treatments, you can make your own mixture that will treat your facial wrinkles.
Homemade mixture
You will need only two teaspoons of baking soda and three teaspoons of coconut oil.
Put these ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. When the mixture is ready, apply it to your face and gently move circularly to rub it. Let it stay for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with some warm water. You don’t need to apply additional moisturizers after the treatment because the coconut oil hydrates the skin.
Preventing wrinkles
Healthy diet
If you want to prevent wrinkles, healthy food is number one on the to-do list. A healthy diet helps maintain firm and healthy skin. For example, fish contains proteins that are important in skin regeneration. Vegetables and fruits make your skin look youthful due to the high amounts of antioxidants that they contain. For cleansing and hydrating your skin, try to eat more papaya as it is an excellent source of vitamin C, minerals, and enzymes. Papaya can remove the spots on your skin that are caused by aging. Another fruit abundant in vitamins is the avocado. It gives skin elasticity and keeps it hydrated. Honey is great for the regeneration of the skin.
Good rest
Our bodies need some rest, and a good night’s sleep is very important for our health and our skin too. When we sleep, our body stimulates the growth of many hormones. That is why it will renew the ingredients that make the skin firm and healthy.
Protection from the sun
The UV rays from the sun are harmful to our skin because they contribute to early aging. Exposing your skin to strong sunlight can cause skin health problems. That is why it is recommended to use sunscreen throughout the whole year. Creams that are rich in zinc-oxide and titanium-dioxide block the UV rays effectively. Therefore, their application can block the harmful rays from destroying the skin and can maintain its firm, youthful and healthy appearance.
