This is a completely natural process, but how to address the problem of skin elasticity loss when it occurs and – equally importantly – how to prevent it as early as possible?
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Aesthetic medicine doctor Dr. Moisés Amselem and pharmacist Marta Munar – founder of the prestigious Madrid pharmacy “G19 Pharmacy” – revealed what to know and what to do when faced with skin sagging, according to “Hello! Canada”.
Why is the jawline definition lost and when does it start?
“It is often said that healthcare should be more focused on prevention,” notes Dr. M. Amselem. “Although skin sagging becomes much more noticeable after 40, it should really be considered from the age of 30 to get ahead of these changes.”
Pharmacy expert Munar explains that our skin’s ability to synthesize collagen and elastin begins to weaken already at 25. As these important proteins decrease, the natural amount of hyaluronic acid also decreases, causing the skin to become prone to dryness.
“Because of this, the skin loses the ability to quickly regain its original shape and begins to sag,” she says. “The loss of definition is usually most noticeable precisely in the jawline area.”
7 lifestyle habits to help avoid the sagging skin effect
What are the best ways to avoid premature sagging of the cheeks and facial skin? Dr. M. Amselem recommends following these at-home actions:
- Maintain healthy lifestyle habits: balanced nutrition, exercise, get enough sleep, and drink enough water.
- Avoid “yo-yo” diets.
- Protect your skin from sun damage all year round by applying sunscreen daily.
- Exercise facial muscles.
- Avoid sleeping on your side to reduce the appearance of “pillow wrinkles.”
- Apply topical antioxidants, such as vitamin C, to stimulate collagen production; vitamin E and retinol can also be used if needed, prescribed after consulting a doctor.
Regarding aesthetic procedures, Dr. M. Amselem recommends those aimed at stimulating collagen production. What would suit you best? Consult a specialist.
7 factors accelerating facial skin sagging
According to Dr. M. Amselem, the greatest risk of early loss of facial skin firmness and sagging occurs if:
- You have a genetic predisposition to skin sagging.
- You lose weight rapidly in a short time or easily gain and lose weight.
- You do not take proper care of your skin and do not use sun protection.
- You expose your skin to blue light emitted by electronic devices for a long time.
- You do not follow a balanced, protein-rich diet and do not hydrate adequately.
- You engage in high-intensity physical activity (e.g., running) – due to constant physical exertion, the facial fat layer may decrease and skin sagging may appear earlier.
- You are going through menopause.
5 essential active ingredients to improve skin condition
Regardless of whether you belong to any of the above categories, it is worth considering products with active ingredients that help slow down facial skin sagging and loss of facial contour.
Pharmacist M. Munar recommends the following active ingredients to improve skin firmness:
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- Antioxidants. An essential part of any beauty routine. For example, vitamin C stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis and, due to its antioxidant properties, helps fight damage caused by free radicals.
- Retinol. Currently the most popular active ingredient, whose effectiveness is supported by numerous scientific studies. Retinol stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid production, thereby improving skin firmness and reducing the visibility of wrinkles.
- Hyaluronic acid. It gives the skin a feeling of firmness and elasticity by attracting and retaining moisture, creating a plumping effect and reducing the visibility of wrinkles and expression lines.
- Glycolic acid. This is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that promotes skin cell renewal. Higher concentration products can stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production, thus improving skin firmness, elasticity, and giving it a glow.
- Peptides. Peptides benefit the proteins that support skin structure – collagen and elastin. They strengthen cell renewal abilities, help prevent loss of skin density and firmness, while hydrating the skin and reducing the visibility of wrinkles and expression lines.
