There’s a herb for many things – including the signs of aging in the skin. As an anti-aging active ingredient, the plant growth substance kinetin (N6-furfuryladenin) is now attracting attention. In the plant kingdom, kinetin is responsible for keeping leaves moist and healthy and delays the aging of plant cells: If cut leaves are dipped in a solution containing kinetin, they retain their green color. Untreated leaves, on the other hand, turn brown.
Delaying skin aging
Studies have shown that kinetin has a similar effect on human skin cells. Natural changes during the cell aging process are delayed and reversed. In addition, kinetin is highly effective as a free radical scavenger.
Furthermore, kinetin reduces water loss from the skin like no other active substance. Because of these properties, kinetin is used in beauty cosmetics to prevent and reduce skin aging caused by environmental factors.
Grow older, look young
From the age of 25, the skin begins to lose its tone and elasticity. At the same time, the water content decreases. The first visible signs of this are smile lines around the corners of the mouth and “crow’s feet” around the eyes.
From around the age of 40, important energy and metabolic processes of the skin slow down: the cells of the epidermis are renewed more slowly and the sebaceous and sweat glands reduce their production. This also changes the surface of the skin. It becomes less well supplied with blood, flabbier, rougher, drier and more brittle, but above all wrinkles form.
The skin surface becomes thinner with increasing age. Pigmentation disorders also cause the typical age spots to form.
One’s own behavior has an effect on the skin
Signs of aging of the facial skin are due to the effect of UV radiation on up to 80 percent. Another factor that causes the skin to age faster is cigarette smoking.
In addition to using skin care products containing kinetics, one’s own behavior can also have a positive effect on the appearance of the skin. Supporting factors:
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
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drink plenty of water
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sleep sufficiently
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pay attention to a healthy stress level
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ensure sufficient sun protection
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Alcohol and nicotine only enjoy in moderation
Conclusion: aging of the skin can not be stopped, but can be slowed down
Through skin-friendly lifestyle habits and proper care, the skin aging process can not be stopped, but at least slowed down. This is because how quickly the skin ages is also determined by hereditary predisposition. Good skin care with the right anti-aging supplements, sufficient UV protection and abstaining from cigarettes ensure that the skin retains its elasticity for longer.
