After 25 years old, the skin begins to age gradually, and the older you get, the more wrinkles appear. The appearance of wrinkles is a sign that the body's function is beginning to decline, and it is an irresistible law of nature. Wrinkles directly affect facial appearance, is the enemy of beauty.
1. Causes of wrinkles
1. Natural aging
With age, factors such as the continuous reduction of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and subcutaneous fat cells in the body, cause the skin's elasticity and hydration capacity to continue to decline, resulting in wrinkles.
2. Environmental factors
The skin is exposed to the outside all year and is easily damaged by ultraviolet rays, dust and other substances. If combined with improper cleaning and vitamin A acid in skin care products, it will cause dry skin and wrinkles.
3. Dietary factors
Improper nutrition (especially lack of antioxidant nutrients), smoking, drinking and other factors will accelerate the body's aging and promote the production of wrinkles.
2. Methods of nutrition and health care
1. Improve the body's antioxidant level
You can eat more foods rich in antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium, and you can also consume active ingredients with antioxidant functions, such as lycopene, tea polyphenols, etc., through various foods.
2. Improve skin elasticity and water retention ability
Protein is the main component to maintain skin elasticity. Generally, soy and meat have a high protein absorption rate. Pig's trotters, sea cucumbers, and chicken skin are rich in collagen and elastin, which can fill the skin, reduce wrinkles, and keep the skin shiny; but these foods are also high in fat and are not suitable for large amounts of eating. If necessary, appropriate nutritional supplements can be selected under the guidance of a nutritionist or physician.
3. Develop a good lifestyle
Maintain a good mood of optimism and cheerfulness, and quit bad habits such as smoking and drinking. Drink plenty of water (more than 2000ml per day, lemonade is recommended), use skin care products reasonably, and insist on facial massage.
3. Small point of beauty food
Maintain skin should build above all on the foundation of reasonable nutrition, focusing on foods that can bring benefits to our skin. Generally, the following foods can be used appropriately:
1. Broccoli: Rich in vitamins A, C and carotene, which can enhance the skin's ability to resist damage and help maintain skin elasticity.
2. Carrot: Contains a lot of carotene to help maintain the normal function of skin cell tissue, reduce skin wrinkles, stimulate skin metabolism, and keep skin moist and tender. Known as ''skin care products.''
3. Milk: Can improve the activity of skin cells, delay skin aging, increase skin tension, and eliminate small wrinkles.
4. Honey: Known as ''the most perfect nutritious food in nature'', it contains a large amount of amino acids, vitamins and sugars that are easily absorbed by the human body. It has comprehensive and rich nutrition. Regular consumption can make the skin ruddy, tender and shiny.
5. Nuts: Rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, regular consumption can nourish and nourish the skin, make the skin smooth and elastic.
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