Three ways to prevent wrinkles before they start
It is not only what you should do. it’s more important what you shouldn’t do.
Say “no” (big ones) to the following
- UV: wear sunscreen! No to suntan. No to sunbeds (who invented those)?
- Oxidants: no to benzoyl peroxide!
- Don’t over-peel. Your skin barrier is precious
Why not?
UV, oxidants (ROS*) break your cell’s DNA and cause mutations. They also break proteins and polysaccharides, they damage cell membranes. In short, they damage and kill. “Over-peel” will denude your skin of its skin barrier, its “raison d’être”, the reason for its existence, which is to separate the body from the environment. Peel and peel and then there is a continuity between inside and outside, and your skin loses water and is exposed to environmental toxins.
Now that I told you what not to do, is there anything you have to do? Once you see the “nos” you can guess the “yes”.
Yes to
- sunscreen
- antioxidants
- topical “food” so that your skin can keep itself healthy and be an effective skin barrier
When it comes to sunscreen, almost any will do, and hats are very effective too.
For antioxidants, try to use a wide range, including the antioxidant proteins that Skin Actives can give you.
For food, again look at Skin Actives for the products that can give you your skin full nourishment. Amino acids and fatty acids, including those our bodies can’t make. Vitamins, growth factors, all of these will ensure your skin can do a good job of separating you from the environment as a good skin barrier should.
Here are some great Skin Actives products.
Not too many products, I hope, and they will do their job if you use them!
Hannah
DISCLAIMER: These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease.