Skin Aging: Prevention

To prevent skin aging, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Diet
    • Inadequate macro- and micronutrient supply (nutrients and vital substances) – see micronutrient therapy.
  • Consumption of stimulants
    • Alcohol
    • Tobacco (smoking) – increases oxidative stress and leads to increased formation and activation of the enzyme MMP-1 leads (matrix metalloproteinase), which stimulates collagen degradation.
  • Psycho-social situation
    • Stress

Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisonings).

  • For example, occupational contact with chemicals
  • UV-A and UV-B rays accelerate skin aging (photoaging).