PRO-AGE MIRACLE WANTED
One of the most desired and sought after products ever in the cosmetic field is undoubtedly the “anti wrinkle cream”. Advertised, coveted, so much so that it assumes the contours of a utopia.
The first rule is to stop looking. You got it right, stop this expensive investigation, which in terms of time and economic sacrifice for Ulysses must have been a walk in health for Ulysses, I could bet.
What must change in us is the expectation we reserve for cosmetics. These never replace cosmetic surgery and miracles, yet we continue to hope that the cream will lift wrinkles if applied consistently. The harsh reality is that the only strategy is the
prevention.
WHAT ARE WRINKLES?
Wrinkles are the folds that form on the surface of the skin, due to a natural breakdown of the collagen structures. The factors that contribute to their natural appearance are: age, environmental factors, constitutional factors, sun exposure. This last aspect is crucial, because reckless exposure to the sun, even when it is not the height of summer, facilitates the appearance of wrinkles.
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE: THE SPF IS THE ONLY ANTI-AGE
Let’s make peace with this old proverb, it tells us a truth we must treasure.
Given the fact that it is not possible to oppose the regular decrease of collagen and elastin, two fundamental proteins for our body. If we wanted to simplify, collagen holds the skin structure upright and elastin guarantees its “flexibility”.
There is a factor that overwhelmingly imposes itself, in addition to those just analyzed, sun exposure.
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Alt! I know what you are thinking, you are back to the sweet memory of the week or two of last year’s holidays, to the SPF that you put on religiously, or every now and then out of scruple.
Prevention is a path that is built day after day. Sunscreen, reapplied every two hours and in the correct quantities for each part of the body, is the true anti-age, or rather: pro-age.
UV rays damage the skin structure, subject it to oxidative stress, and make the cells of our largest organ unstable. At the same time we cannot help but get some sun, because it is the main source for the production of vitamin D. The solution is to apply protection on all those occasions when we know that we will be potentially exposed, even at home if necessary, for example if you work in smart working near a window.
THE PRO AGE ALLIES
Hyaluronic Acid: The watchword is hydration. This active retains water molecules and leaves skin soft and firm, indicating a correct level of hydration.
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Vitamin C: has antioxidant properties and improves micro circulation. It has an exfoliating power, which is why it is able to illuminate the skin. It should be borne in mind that it is sensitive to heat and light, which is why it is used as part of the evening routine, and protection is even more necessary the following day.
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Vitamin E: or Tocopherol, which also has antioxidant properties, is useful for fighting free radicals and protects against the damage of pollution and cigarette smoke. Photosensitizer, don’t forget protection.
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Retinol: it is a derivative of Vitamin A, antioxidant and prevents free radicals, has a slight exfoliating action, tends to degrade in the presence of high temperatures, it is also photosensitizing, so as in the case of the three previous active ingredients it must only be used in the evening and it is advisable to use sunscreen the next morning.
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