The causes of wrinkles have been named – How to Prevent Premature Skin Aging

According to dermatovenerologist Elena Averbukh, even in adulthood, you can maintain youthful skin if you know about the factors that influence its aging.

Age-related skin changes are inevitable – in older people, the production of collagen and elastin, which are necessary to maintain elasticity, decreases. With age, blood microcirculation also worsens, which is why the skin becomes dry and flabby. Its condition can be used to judge the health of organs and systems – doctors evaluate the skin tone, the severity of wrinkles, the presence of rashes and moles. 

The skin does not simply serve as a protective barrier against the negative effects of the external environment for internal organs and tissues. It is responsible for a number of other vital functions, such as breathing and thermoregulation. Skin care is a necessary component of health care, and not just a matter of aesthetics. 

Its condition, including the formation of wrinkles, is influenced by many reasons. Elena Averbukh identified the main factors that accompany aging: 

• Heredity. Genetic factors determine the structure of the skin, its shade , density, the speed of metabolic processes occurring in the lower layer of the epidermis. 
• Excessive exposure to UV rays. They provoke pigmentation, burns, and can cause damage to the skin’s DNA. Dryness, loss of tone, and dehydration are signs of photoaging . 
• Lifestyle. Epigenetic factors are as important as genetic ones, because bad habits affect health even in those who are lucky with genetics. 
• Stress. Excess cortisol stimulates increased activity of the sebaceous glands on the face, pores become clogged and inflammation occurs. In addition, the stress hormone causes swelling . 
• Insufficient sleep. A healthy sleep-wake cycle is fundamental to overall health. If your sleep is out of whack, you can forget about beautiful skin. 
• Junk food. Sweet fizzy drinks, fast food, fried foods are acceptable , but not suitable for daily diet. Skin needs healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 
• Mistakes in care. Incorrect selection of cosmetics and procedures accelerates the aging process and, in addition, aggravates existing skin problems. 

According to Dr. Averbukh, to prevent skin problems at any age, you need to know the characteristics of your body. A dermatovenerologist and cosmetologist will help you understand them comprehensively and create an individual preventive care program.