The main causes of aging include changes in the structure of collagen and elastin, exposure to ultraviolet radiation and sleep disturbances. This was told socialbites.ca by cosmetologist Oksana Chashchina, head of the department of aesthetic medicine and dermatovenereology of the Atlas clinic chain.
According to him, external aging is associated with a change in the structure of protein, which is the main “building material” of the body, primarily collagen and elastin.
“Protein can be likened to a thread that gets thinner, stretches, and even breaks over time. Aging causes more and more “stretched” old proteins to form and less and less new proteins to be formed. Apparently, this is reflected in the form of wrinkles, skipping of soft tissues and reduced skin elasticity, ”explained the beautician.
The beautician noted that skin aging is associated not only with age, but also with exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
“UV radiation causes a long and strong inflammation of the skin, which leads not only to pigmentation, vasodilation, but also to stimulation of aging. For this reason, it is very important to use UV filters even in the cold season.
Chashchina added that sleep disturbance can be considered another factor in aging.
“During sleep, the body regenerates. Without adequate sleep, antioxidant and cancer-protective melatonin is not produced.
According to the beautician, it is important to approach the prevention of aging comprehensively and should be carried out immediately after the appearance of the first wrinkles, pigmentation and other manifestations.
“Diet, body water balance, physical activity, sleep quality, and sleep and rest patterns in general, chronic disease control, proper skin care, chronic stress play an important role,” Chashchina said.
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