First wrinkles: at what age do they appear?

From the age of 20, the first signs of aging appear on the surface of the skin. Fine lines appear first and then wrinkles, loss of volume and loss of elasticity become noticeable over time.

Our skin ages for different reasons. Many causes of skin aging are entirely natural and cannot be changed. However, several factors can cause premature aging of the skin and these can be influenced.

A holistic lifestyle approach and the right skincare routines can help reduce the visible signs of skin aging and prevent premature skin aging.

Understanding how internal and external factors affect skin structure and function can help inform treatment and care choices.

What are the signs of skin aging?

There are three main signs of skin aging and each affects facial skin in different ways:

• Wrinkles

The first visible signs of skin aging are fine lines and wrinkles. Small, shallow wrinkles called laugh lines or crow's feet tend to show up at the outer corners of the eyes. These can appear around the age of 30, but we all age differently and how we age depends on our genetics and lifestyle.

These fine lines are followed by wrinkles on the forehead. At first these are only visible as our skin moves as we change our facial expressions and they are known as dynamic wrinkles. As we age, they become more prominent and evolve into permanent wrinkles that are visible even when our face is static. Frowning can cause vertical lines between the eyebrows.

• Volume loss

It can be difficult to identify a loss of volume and facial contours. The first signs of loss of volume in the lips is when the lipstick begins to bleed. A loss of facial volume tends to result in sagging skin , flattening of the cheeks and the appearance of a “turkey neck”. It changes the general appearance of the face which can appear negative, sad or tired. The furrow that develops between the nose and mouth, called the nasolabial fold, is also linked to sagging skin and loss of volume.

• Loss of elasticity and deep wrinkles

As our skin matures, its structure weakens and it loses its elasticity and firmness. Skin also becomes drier, appears more "frizzy" and loses the radiance we associate with youthful skin. Again, because our skin is as individual as we are, these changes become visible at different ages, but are most often experienced by people over 45.

Causes and triggers

Skin aging is caused by a combination of factors, both internal and external. Understanding these factors helps us care for skin as it ages, reduce the visible signs of skin aging, and prevent premature skin aging.

• Internal factors: Genetic factors, hormonal changes ..
• External factors: Exposure to UV rays, stress, diet, cigarettes, lack of sleep, poor skin hydration, poor choice of products...

How does the skin aging process work?

Skin aging occurs in all layers of the skin and manifests itself on the surface.

• Epidermal layers

A loss of hyaluronic acid content, slower cell turnover, and reduced sebum production on the skin's surface make roughness and dryness more likely. As this particular layer of skin ages, it becomes more sensitive to the sun's rays. The skin is less efficient at healing itself and reduced immune function can lead to increased skin infections as well as slower wound healing.

• Skin layers

From around the age of 25, collagen, one of the building blocks of the skin, decreases by 1% each year. Combined with a decrease in functional elastin, this leads to disorganization of the dermal tissue. The structure of the skin is compromised and fine lines and wrinkles are more likely. As our skin ages, elasticity continues to decrease and deeper wrinkles form. The production of hyaluronic acid - abundant in young skin - slows down, so skin cells are less efficient at binding water and skin is prone to dryness. It also becomes weaker and more prone to damage and broken capillaries. Reduced micro-circulation means a less efficient delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the surface, resulting in less radiance that youthful skin enjoys.

• Subcutaneous layers

In deeper layers, the most noticeable changes are the reduction in the size and number of lipid-storing cells in the fat layer. This results in sagging skin and loss of volume and can lead to deep wrinkles and sunken temples and cheeks.

How to prevent skin aging?

The first tip is to take good care of your skin. Your face faces many external aggressions, your role is to take care of it.

Choose foods rich in Omega 3 as well as foods rich in antioxidants. Consume omega 3-rich oils like hemp or canola, but still unheated, and include green and red foods in your diet.

Cigarettes are certainly the worst enemy for your skin.. so if you want to keep the skin of your 20s, the best thing to do is to throw your pack in the trash.

Drinking plenty of water provides your body with optimal hydration. Drinking will also allow your body to eliminate a large number of toxins, this process will allow you to keep beautiful, dynamic, young and elastic skin!

Finally, when you go out in the sun, don't forget to protect yourself! Tanning is wonderful, but it can leave serious scars on your skin.

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