Anti-Ageing: Is it really possible to defy the hands of time?
To get right to the point, the answer is YES, most definitely! Genetics does play a part in the ageing process, but mostly it comes down to a holistic approach. What is that you may ask? I think of a holistic approach as a circle that connects the mind, the body and the environment. When it comes to the health of your skin, it is vital to address everything that makes you YOU. From gut health to emotional wellbeing to external aggressors – when we take a holistic approach, the results can be astounding.
In this blog, let’s look at what happens to our skin as we age and gain insight into the practical things you can do to improve the look and health of your skin. Then I want to introduce you to GERnetic’s iconic range of anti-ageing products that will boost your lifestyle changes to the max!
What Happens To Our Skin As We Age?
Ageing is inevitable, but we all want skin that still looks and feels radiant, hydrated and full of vitality even as the years tick by.
In our mid-20s, the natural ageing process begins to unfold. It is a gradual, continuous process that does not show for many years, but biological changes are at work.
Expression lines are the first wrinkles that appear around the age of 25-30 years and are caused by emotions. When you laugh, frown or cry, you use your facial muscles.
Over time, these repetitive expressions reduce the skin’s elasticity and its ability to regain perfect smoothness. This phenomenon, therefore, leads directly to deep wrinkles in the long term.
Repeated contractions in the same place by facial expressions are also accompanied by a degradation of collagen, which is essential to maintain the skin’s firmness.
Each type of wrinkle marks a specific part of the face; they are primarily located on the forehead, around the eyes and the mouth.
Fighting expression lines is necessary before they become deep and permanent – It’s like folding a sheet of paper; the more you fold it, the deeper the fold. Caring for your skin in your early twenties will make a massive difference to the skin you have in your forties!
Ageing and External Factors
While ageing affects the appearance and structure of the skin, a combination of external factors contributes to these changes. These include genetic disposition, lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, stress etc.), dietary (highly refined, fatty foods) and environmental factors (sun exposure, pollution).
The natural ageing process is a continuous process, and here are some of the tell-tale signs:
The signs of natural ageing include:
- Fine wrinkles appear due to changes in the dermis (deep layer of skin)
- Skin becomes thin and transparent due to thinning of the epidermis (surface layer of the skin)
- Dry, rough and itchy skin is common
- Skin becomes more fragile and bruises easily due to thin blood vessel walls
- Skin becomes slack due to the loss of the elastic tissue (elastin) in the skin
- Loss of fat below the skin may result in loosening skin
- Bone loss, mostly around the mouth and chin, may become evident after 60 and cause puckering of the skin around the mouth
As we approach our 40s, the signs of ageing begin to show. The skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity. The production of collagen and elastin decreases drastically, and cell turnover is nowhere near as effective as it used to be, leading to dull, dry skin.
Choosing the right skincare products at this time in life is so important. Cleansing, gently exfoliating and using an antioxidant-rich moisturiser are just some of the musts.
8 Top Tips for Ageless Skin
Aside from choosing the right skincare, the main things you can do to protect your skin are lifestyle related. Here are our top picks:
- Avoid sun exposure – always wear sunscreen! Sun is THE main cause of premature ageing.
- Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. This is so important! Did you know that the gut is like your body’s engine room? When the gut is imbalanced or leaky, it greatly impacts your overall health – including your skin! So fill your diet with foods that contain antioxidants, omega 3, vitamins C and B, zinc, iron, and collagen. Brightly coloured vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, beans and well-sourced proteins should make up the main part of your diet. With a healthy gut, your skin will be nourished and protected, and cells can function at the top of their game!
- If you smoke – stop! The chemicals damage skin cells, not to mention the repetitive facial movements that cause lines to appear.
- Drink less alcohol. Excessive drinking causes toxins to build up in the body, which causes inflammation and leads to redness, sensitivity, and premature ageing!
- Exercise every day if you can. I don’t mean running a half marathon every day but just get your body moving. It could be a brisk walk with the dog or finding a YouTube exercise video that motivates you! Sweating flushes toxins and the increased blood flow nourishes your skin cells.
- Sleep! When you sleep, your body repairs itself. Your skin makes new collagen while you sleep, which is vital for plumper, firmer skin. Aiming for 8 hours a night is essential – anything less and cortisol levels begin to rise, which increases inflammation, and that’s a big no-no if you want younger-looking skin.
- Manage Stress. This goes hand in hand with sleep; sadly, our busy lives can cause stress levels to go through the roof! Carving out time for yourself to truly relax and recharge is vital to your overall health, not just your skin. Less stress means less inflammation, which means glowing skin!
- Last but not least, choose skincare products that work with your skin, not against it. Gentle, nourishing and effective should be in play here. So, let’s see what GERnetic has to offer…
Ageing Well With GERnetic Skincare
The essence of GERnetic is “nutrition for the skin”. It is essential to provide the heart of the skin cell with all the essential elements it needs to function at its best and to correct internal deficiencies. Amino acids, trace elements, peptides, and vitamins, to name a few, are scientifically manipulated and dosed to an optimal size that allows them to penetrate the skin.
There are MANY incredible products in GERnetic that support the skin to function at its best and keep us looking younger for longer. However, today I want to share GERnetic’s innovative rejuvenation range that is sought after worldwide.
Based on extensive cellular biology and advanced biotechnology research, Les Parfaits uses the most potent active ingredients available to cosmetology today. The Parfaits range of 3 timeless products provides quintessential rejuvenation.
Parfait Repairing Serum
This serum is packed with concentrated, powerful active ingredients that are exceptionally regenerative, nutritive, hydrating, anti-inflammatory and anti-free radicals.
The Parfait Serum will promote genuine cellular repair and stimulate collagen synthesis.
Parfait Rejuvenating Day Cream
This nourishing, rejuvenating Day Cream is a powerful, protective, detoxifying and repairing cream.
Users can experience a genuine biological lifting effect and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.
Parfait Day Cream can slow down and reverse the ageing process caused by UVA and UVB damage and enhance the skin’s defence mechanisms.
Parfait Time Defying Night Cream
A potent cocktail of nutrients that combat the manifestations of ageing at a cellular level, Parfait Time Defying is the crème de la crème of night creams! It provides essential nutrition to support the cells to fight the ageing process, increase skin elasticity, and enhance cells’ energy.
It is remineralising, nutritive, and a strong antioxidant, thereby protecting your skin from free radical damage.
You Can Defy the hands of time!
GERnetic does not doubt that it is possible to look younger than you are without the help of botox and surgery! In fact, with some lifestyle changes and choosing evidence-based, nourishing skincare, you will see and feel the difference for yourself. Approaching your skin health with a holistic mindset will slow that ticking clock in more ways than one.
This month you can discover the Parfait Day and Night Creams at a salon near you with up to 30% off.
We advise you to seek professional advice from a skin specialist who will be able to identify the exact needs of your unique skin and prescribe the perfect combination of GERnetic products.
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