Everyone has wrinkles. We need wrinkles to express our faces through facial expressions. The only problem: wrinkles that frame our smile become deeper over time. This applies just as much to wrinkles on the forehead as it does to the nasolabial fold between the nose and mouth or crow's feet on the eyes.
From around the age of 25, cell activity begins to decline. This causes your skin to lose its elasticity and form the first wrinkles. Skin aging is influenced by three main components:
Although you can't influence the first factor, we have good news: the skin aging process can be significantly delayed through proper skin care, a healthy lifestyle and proven anti-aging methods. The term 'anti-aging' includes all treatments, products and measures that slow down the process of skin aging.
Anti-aging in everyday life: This is how it works
If you want to keep your skin young, you should take anti-aging measures by the age of 30 at the latest. In this article we will introduce you to the best natural and minimally invasive anti-aging tips that really help against wrinkles.
1. Thoroughly cleanse the skin
Instead of immediately resorting to medical intervention, you should first try out gentle remedies and preventative measures to support your skin in regeneration. Of course, this includes thoroughly cleansing the skin – morning and evening.
Before going to bed at the latest, you should remove all make-up residue such as foundation, mascara and lipstick to give your skin room to breathe again.
You don't wear any make-up at all? Even then, use cleansing gel every day, because make-up is not the only culprit that can cause long-term damage to your skin. Aggressive ingredients in cosmetic products such as alcohol and fragrances remove moisture and attack the protective film of your skin. In addition, there are environmental influences such as free radicals and bacteria that reach our faces through our hands.
That's why it's important to cleanse your skin every day and remove all deposits - for example with a micro-fine foam cleanser with a fresh effect, an oil-based cleansing balm ('Cleansing Balm') or reusable make-up removal pads. If old skin cells, sebum and dirt are removed, your skin can regenerate - and also absorbs the nourishing ingredients of creams and serums better. A win-win situation!
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2. Sun protection – not just in summer
We at Sanft & Schön recommend using sun protection all year round. Contrary to what is often wrongly assumed, UV rays do not take a break even in winter. Excessive sunlight accelerates skin aging at any time of the year, promotes the formation of free radicals and promotes the breakdown of collagen. In addition, every sunburn permanently damages your cell structure and accelerates the formation of wrinkles - so you should regularly apply UV protection cream, especially in summer. First aid for sunburn offer anti-inflammatory creams, moisturizing after-sun products or cooling showers.
A moisturizing day cream with sun protection factor helps prevent wrinkles and is easy to integrate into everyday life as an anti-aging routine.
3. Adequate sleep and recovery periods
Sufficient sleep and regular recovery periods are also important for wrinkle-free skin. An anti-aging tip that is easier said than done - after all, the stress of everyday work weighs on us all.
Nevertheless: for a young, radiant skin Sufficient and good sleep is essential. Eight to nine hours per night are recommended. During these hours, the production of interleukins - these are messenger substances in the cells of the immune system - is stimulated and growth hormones are released.
So next time, turn off the TV an hour earlier and give your skin an extra dose of sleep. She will thank you!
4. Vitamin-rich, low-sugar diet and enough water
Not only sleep, but also nutrition influences the quality of our skin. We need healthy foods to build collagen fibers, which strengthen connective tissue and keep it elastic. For beautiful skin from the inside For example, you should eat hazelnuts, linseeds, peppers, cabbage and avocado - these contain vitamin C and E and have an antioxidant effect. Equally important: beta-carotene. The precursor of the A vitamin promotes the skin's tolerance to light. It is found in carrots, beetroot and spinach.
When it comes to bread or pasta, you should definitely use the whole grain variety because of its high magnesium content. The magnesium ensures that cell walls remain stable. The result: firm skin and a smooth, even epidermis. Also make sure you drink enough. Adequate fluid intake of at least 2.5 liters daily is necessary to prevent wrinkles.
5. Anti-aging facial massages
Although the new generation of anti-aging products impresses with impressive ingredients, there is one beauty tool that has proven itself for thousands of years in the fight against the signs of the times: facial massage.
It is one of the oldest beauty secrets and was used by the ancient Egyptians to combat small wrinkles. Wrinkles arise not only from the loss of elasticity in the skin, but also from tension in the facial muscles. Anyone who often strains their eyes or frowns frequently produces expression lines. These muscular hardenings initially relax relatively quickly, but over time they 'dig' into the face.
The uncomplicated movements of the 'facial massage' stimulate your blood circulation again and give your face a rosy appearance. In the long term, your skin will become more elastic and plumper, small wrinkles will be smoothed out and your entire facial expression will appear softer and more relaxed.
By the way: After a facial massage, serums and oils can be better incorporated into your skin and thus enhance the effect of the stimulating massage.
6. Anti-aging serums and concentrates
If you would like to additionally support your skin with serums and concentrates, you can use retinol serums and collagen capsules.
Thanks to its unique molecular structure, retinol is able to penetrate into the lowest layers of your skin and stimulate your body's own collagen production. Collagen helps maintain your skin's natural moisture levels and elasticity. Used regularly, you can demonstrably reduce visible wrinkles.
Collagen capsules are a good addition to serums. These help to compensate for the collagen deficiency from within. This is how it works: By taking the capsules, the collagen is transported to where your body needs it. With positive ones Consequences: The elasticity, tone and firmness of the skin is improved, your skin appears plumper and firmer - and wrinkles are evened out.
7. No nicotine, little or no alcohol
Either way, cigarettes should have been taboo for a long time because they are poison for your skin and constrict your blood vessels. Smoking attacks your skin cells and drastically worsens blood circulation.
But you should also stay away from alcohol if you want to benefit from your youthful skin for a long time. Because alcohol dehydrates you. You'll notice this not only in the headache you have the day after the party, but also in the general condition of your skin if you frequently drink alcohol. Because alcohol removes water from the skin cells, your skin has a harder time regenerating, ages faster and forms more wrinkles.
Better: If you have acute cravings, choose blueberries, raspberries, black currants, peppers and strawberries, as they contain plenty of vitamin C, which protects your skin from cell damage.
8. Face masks, also homemade
Face masks are an ideal addition to your skin care routine. Depending on the ingredients used, a facial mask can help clarify, smooth, and soothe the skin. It is also possible to promote regeneration processes with a facial mask for the skin.
At Sanft & Schön we differentiate between face masks based on how and when they are used. While a hydrogel facial mask has a refreshing and cooling effect on the skin, an overnight mask provides your skin with valuable nutrients and care substances thanks to its long exposure time.
A peel-off mask is applied with a brush and dries as a thin, elastic film on the skin. After the exposure time, this film is carefully removed, absorbing excess fat and removing loose skin flakes.
9. Use of oils
You may be asking yourself: “Why another facial oil when I already care for my skin with creams, serums and masks?” There is a simple answer to this: Facial oil hydrates right down to the deep layers of the skin, which neither a cream nor a serum can can achieve with this intensity. Oils not only give your skin an extra dose of moisture so that wrinkles are plumped up - they also protect the natural skin barrier.
The antioxidant effect of oils both counteracts cell damage and is anti-inflammatory. So you don't have to worry about the greasy substance causing impurities on your skin.
10. Anti-aging facials
Have you followed all the natural tips – but are still frustrated with the results? Don't worry: you don't have to plan a major cosmetic surgery procedure to rejuvenate your skin.
Our gentle anti-aging treatments conjure up an even face - without a scalpel.
Noticeably smoother skin with microneedling
The innovative treatment method 'microneedling' has long since taken on the pioneering role in the cosmetic anti-aging sector, as it ensures firmer skin in the shortest possible time - without any surgical intervention.
At a Microneedling treatment in Berlin the middle The horny layer of your skin is gently perforated with a fine derma stamp. The 0.1 mm thick needles of the derma stamp cause small injuries to your skin. This creates thousands of microchannels in the skin, which increase your skin's ability to absorb all kinds of active ingredients many times over. This is how we ensure that 86 percent of the active substances can penetrate deep into your skin and cells.
Why the whole procedure? A microneedling treatment not only improves cell division, but also strengthens your skin's resistance - especially for very sensitive skin. In addition, your pores are refined, the top layer of skin is removed and the overall appearance of your skin is visibly and noticeably smoothed and rejuvenated.
What application scenarios is it for? Microneedling particularly suitable?
Minimally invasive, maximally effective: Aquafacial
The so-called ,Aquafacial' refers to a special, minimally invasive treatment that specifically removes dead skin cells so that the underlying skin can regenerate completely. With the help of our HYDROcare H2Odevice, we carry out an intensive, deep cleansing of your skin in four phases in our studio.
In the first phase, we remove the dead skin cells until your healthy, fresh skin appears. The whole thing works with a whirlpool of water - hence the name 'Aquafacial'. In phase two, we give your skin an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid, e.g. glycolic acid or lactic acid) solution, which softens the deposits in your pores and prepares your skin optimally for cleansing.
The third phase consists of deep cleansing your skin. The vacuum effect of the Aquafacial device removes sebum deposits, blackheads and dirt from the pores. Finally, phase four is used to moisturize your skin. This allows your skin to relax before antioxidants, Vitamins, botox-like substances and hyaluronic acid are introduced into your skin. So gentle that you hardly notice it.
What application scenarios is it for? Aquafacial particularly suitable?
Gently effective: microdermabrasion
Are you interested in gentle anti-aging treatments? Then the procedure is the so-called ' Microdermabrasion' probably something for you. The term 'dermabrasion' refers to a mechanical process that abrades the skin. The top layer of skin is sanded off using special crystal, glass or sandblasting devices and sucked off again using a vacuum.
The gentle, painless peeling not only removes calluses but also dead skin particles. Our polishing device can also be used to remove and smooth out imperfections on your skin. This ensures that the pores of your skin open and nourishing active ingredients are better absorbed.
The application improves your skin's appearance in two stages: on the one hand, your skin is freed from dead skin cells, and on the other hand, it firms, regenerates and rejuvenates Microdermabrasion the cell structure of your skin. It is not for nothing that microdermabrasion is one of our most popular and most frequently booked cosmetic treatments.
To maintain the rejuvenating effect of microdermabrasion, we recommend one session per month.
For which application scenarios is microdermabrasion particularly suitable?
Conclusion
Wrinkles, pigment spots and sagging skin – at some point the first signs of aging reach us all. Honestly: We think there's something nice about looking in the mirror and discovering the little smile lines that joy has written on your face. To keep small, fine lines, you can follow our 10 anti-aging tips: The most important thing is a skin care routine that is ideally suited to your skin, a healthy lifestyle and sufficient hydration - both through drinking enough water also via creams, serums or skin oils.
If aging is happening a little too quickly for you personally, we as a team are of course happy to be there for you. You can look for suitable anti-aging products in our studio shop - and contact us for one at any time consultation on the subject of microneedling, Aquafacial, Microdermabrasion treatment or Acne treatment in Berlin Requests.