How to Keep Your Face Looking Younger for Longer

Even though the quest for eternal youth may be an impossible one, at least help is on the way. From creams and serums to lotions and gels, you can now keep people guessing by keeping those pesky signs of age as far away, for as long as humanly possible. Prevention, restoration and preservation are the key factors to keep that face looking younger and for longer.

Prevent, restore and preserve your way to younger looking skin

Skin ages in two ways: intrinsic skin ageing and skin photo-ageing. The former is true ageing that happens as you get older, while the latter is caused mainly by the sun. Deepening of expression lines, thinning of the skin as collagen production decreases with age, loss of elasticity and surface roughness and dullness are all results of you getting on in years. Age spots, a leathery skin surface and deep wrinkles belong to the latter.

What speeds up the aging process?

A good skincare regime can only do so much for your skin in the preservation of youth and vitality. To ensure that you age well and keep that youthful glow, you need to take into consideration some lifestyle factors that might speed up the ageing process. Excessive sun tanning, not drinking enough water, consuming too much alcohol, going on repeated fad diets and even smoking are just some factors that can age you before your time.

When should I start using anti-aging products?

It is more appropriate to assess the skin condition rather that stating age suitability. So in this instance, there is no hard and fast rule when it comes to when the best time is to start using these products.

Can I prevent aging?

Unless you’ve found the fountain of youth, ageing is inevitable. But the good news is that you can ensure that you age well by simply using sun-block on a daily basis. The sun is the main culprit of premature ageing with its harmful UVA and UVB rays. In fact, in most cases, the sun is responsible for more of the signs of ageing than growing old itself.

How can I correct the existing fine lines or wrinkles on my face?

Look out for products that repair, restore and rejuvenate the skin. As skin’s natural collagen production decreases, it’s time to replenish the loss with other ingredients that will help boost cellular renewal so skin is supple and appears youthful.

An interesting ingredient being used in the battle against ageing comes from the deep blue. And the answer is found in an acipenseridae – a type of large fish with bony plates on the body, found in seas and rivers and commercially imported for its caviar and flesh. Within the fish’s cell is a stable form of DNA-RNA complex with immense healing properties, ideal for use on human skin cells. When included in skincare, this complex work on a cellular level to slow down the process of skin degeneration, while strengthening skin’s defence from within.

The DNA-RNA complex in this fish slows down skin degeneration and strengthen skin’s defence

Wrinkle Remedies

Here’s what you need to look out for the next time you pick up a jar of anti-ageing cream off the counter:

• Vitamin A – This helps to diminish the depth of wrinkles, thanks to its light-inflammatory action, which “puffs up” the skin to make wrinkles appear less deep.
• Vitamin C – Has a brightening effect as it helps boost circulation and collagen production.
• Vitamin E – An anti-oxidant to fight against the damage caused by free radicals in the environment.
• Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) – Also known as “fruit acids”, these improve the skin’s appearance by speeding up the natural process of exfoliation, the shedding of old and dead cells from the skin’s surface. Applied topically, these not only help unclog pores that may lead to breakouts, but also improve the overall texture of ageing skins too.
• Retinoids – Powerful vitamin A derivatives (like Retin A or Retinol), these can reverse the signs of ageing by helping to build collagen to help skin look firmer and more elastic. But do be careful when using products with this ingredient, as these can cause irritation to the skin and make skin become more sensitive with prolonged use.