Premature aging factors include malnutrition, lack of sleep, bad habits and genetics. A cosmetologist, dermatovenerologist at the clinic of aesthetic medicine Beauty Time, candidate of medical sciences, told Izvestia how to reduce these risks. Tatiana Entel Thursday, February 23.
“The main cause of early aging in middle-aged people is recognized as lack of sleep, which is now more and more common. Lack of sleep leads to a violation of the hormonal background, namely, a violation of the synthesis of somatotropic hormone – growth hormone or, as it is also called, the hormone of youth.In addition, lack of sleep leads to disruption of all metabolic processes, including the process of fiber synthesis moreover, this can lead to premature menopause in women,” warns the specialist.
In addition, malnutrition contributes to premature aging, namely the presence of a large amount of carbohydrates, that is, sugars, in the diet. Sugar in its original state forms tissue glycation. Glycation is the formation of certain changes in the original structure, be it connective tissue, skin, or even brain cells. This process leads to early aging of integumentary tissues and is also one of the reasons for the development of Alzheimer’s disease, Entel pointed out.
“The next point, which we can also attribute to a violation of a healthy lifestyle, is bad habits. Alcohol is acceptable, but in small quantities – no more than a few glasses a week. A serving of alcohol includes 125 ml of wine or 30 ml of strong alcohol”, specifies the doctor.
Smoking is no less harmful. This habit disrupts the synthesis of its own collagen and leads to the development of negative changes in the structure of the skin. As a result, its elasticity is lost, it acquires a gray tint, becomes pigmented, with enlarged pores, which also does not add youthfulness.
“And the last point, which in no way can be ignored, is genetics. If in the points described above we can influence the situation by our own efforts, then unfortunately it is impossible to change what genetic factors, especially for a woman’s body, are often in the lead. And if we know that our mother aged early or had an early menopause, we can say that premature aging us will also affect,” Entel said.
As a preventive measure against early aging, the cosmetologist recommended excluding malnutrition, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. In addition, the doctor advises to stop sunbathing, because sunbathing kills all important structures for young skin and damages its genetic apparatus. Moreover, it is a powerful oncogenic factor.
“If you still wish to sunbathe, it is important to train tanning hygiene – before 9-10 a.m. and after 4-5 p.m. when at sea. Using sunscreen will also help prevent sunburn. premature aging,” concluded the doctor.
On the eve of doctor Elena Tikhomirova listed the products that can spoil the appearance. So, according to the specialist, juices, alcohol and sausages can negatively affect the appearance.
