Many things cause our skin to age. Some things we cannot do anything about; others we can influence.
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One thing that we cannot change is the natural aging process. It plays a key role. With time, we all get visible lines on our face. It is natural for our face to lose some of its youthful fullness. We notice our skin becoming thinner and drier. Our genes largely control when these changes occur. The medical term for this type of aging is “intrinsic aging.”
We can influence another type of aging that affects our skin. Our environment and lifestyle choices can cause our skin to age prematurely. The medical term for this type of aging is “extrinsic aging.” By taking some preventive actions, we can slow the effects that this type of aging has on our skin.
As people age, it’s natural to experience thinner, drier skin and an increase in wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, your environment and lifestyle choices can sometimes cause your skin to age prematurely. To prevent premature skin aging, board-certified dermatologists recommend following these simple tips.
The sun plays a major role in prematurely aging our skin. Other things that we do also can age our skin more quickly than it naturally would. To help their patients prevent premature skin aging, dermatologists offer their patients the following tips.
Protect your skin from the sun every day. Whether spending a day at the beach or running errands, sun protection is essential. You can protect your skin by seeking shade, covering up with sun-protective clothing — such as a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses with UV protection — and using sunscreen that is broad-spectrum, SPF 30 (or higher), and water-resistant. You should apply sunscreen every day to all skin that is not covered by clothing. For more effective protection, look for clothing with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) label.
Apply self-tanner rather than get a tan. Every time you get a tan, you prematurely age your skin. This holds true if you get a tan from the sun, a tanning bed, or other indoor tanning equipment. All emit harmful UV rays that accelerate how quickly your skin ages.
If you smoke, stop. Smoking greatly speeds up how quickly skin ages. It causes wrinkles and a dull, sallow complexion.
Avoid repetitive facial expressions. When you make a facial expression, you contract the underlying muscles. If you repeatedly contract the same muscles for many years, these lines become permanent. Wearing sunglasses can help reduce lines caused by squinting.
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Findings from a few studies suggest that eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables may help prevent damage that leads to premature skin aging. Findings from research studies also suggest that a diet containing lots of sugar or other refined carbohydrates can accelerate aging.
Drink less alcohol. Alcohol is rough on the skin. It dehydrates the skin, and in time, damages the skin. This can make us look older.
Exercise most days of the week. Findings from a few studies suggest that moderate exercise can improve circulation and boost the immune system. This, in turn, may give the skin a more-youthful appearance.
Cleanse your skin gently. Scrubbing your skin clean can irritate your skin. Irritating your skin accelerates skin aging. Gentle washing helps to remove pollution, makeup, and other substances without irritating your skin.
Wash your face twice a day and after sweating heavily. Perspiration, especially when wearing a hat or helmet, irritates the skin, so you want to wash your skin as soon as possible after sweating.
Apply a facial moisturizer every day. Moisturizer traps water in our skin, giving it a more youthful appearance.
Stop using skin care products that sting or burn. When your skin burns or stings, it means your skin is irritated. Irritating your skin can make it look older.
Note: Some anti-aging products prescribed by a dermatologist may burn or sting. When using a prescription anti-aging product, this can be OK. Just be sure to let your dermatologist know.
Even people who already have signs of premature skin aging can benefit from making lifestyle changes. By protecting your skin from the sun, you give it a chance to repair some of the damage. Smokers who stop often notice that their skin looks healthier.
If signs of aging skin bother you, you may want to see a dermatologist. New treatments and less-invasive procedures for smoothing wrinkles, tightening skin, and improving one’s complexion are giving many people younger-looking skin.
Learn why no one understands your skin better than a board-certified dermatologist.
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Wrinkles, sun spots, and the loss of fat are a natural part of the skin's aging process. But one 80-year-old woman seems to have (largely) avoided them.
When Yuri Lee, a 36-year-old influencer based in LA, posted a TikTok last fall with her grandmother, Toshiko Eto, it went viral. In the video, they showcase her "flawless and glowy glass skin" that she achieved without Botox or fillers, and commenters were keen to discover the octogenarian's skincare secrets.
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Lee told Business Insider that her grandma has been caring for her skin since she was 20 years old. On TikTok, she said she is consistent with her skincare, and "if she likes it, she sticks to it."
The global skincare market has almost doubled in size in the past decade or so and is forecast to hit 189.3 billion by 2025, according to Statista. We asked dermatologists whether Eto's skincare routine or just luck and genetics have helped her achieve flawless skin.
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Eto has followed a daily skincare routine for the last 60 years, using specific products from a Japanese brand, Manavis, for the past 15 years. These are:
Emollient Lotion — a face mist that she sprays on and pats in.
Dr. Derek V. Chan, a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Manhattan, told BI that the active ingredient in this lotion is dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, which is thought to even out skin tone and help maintain hyaluronic acid levels, but evidence from large scale studies are needed to support these claims.
Whitening Essence — Eto smoothes one pump of this vitamin C serum into her skin.
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Chan said that the form of vitamin C used in this product helps to repair ultraviolet damage, increase collagen levels, and is "a nice way to get the benefits of vitamin C while being less irritating to the skin." Vitamin C can also help with hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, he said.
Restore Gel — Eto applies this serum after the Whitening Essence. She said on TikTok that she doesn't wait between products because they absorb quickly.
The tranexamic acid in this gel can ease hyperpigmentation, Chan said.
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Wrinkle Gel — this is a moisturizing cream that Eto rubs in.
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Chan said that some manufacturers claim that stearyl glycyrrhetinate, found in this product, can even out skin, but more research is needed to prove this.
La Prairie foundation — Eto said this foundation is "very light on the skin," like a tinted moisturizer, and stays in place all day.
Chan likes this product because it contains ceramides, which help rebuild the natural skin barrier, as well as both a physical and chemical sunscreen. However, because the American Academy of Dermatology recommends a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, he said this foundation "should be used with another dedicated sunscreen to adequately protect against the aging effects of ultraviolet light."
At night, Eto uses the Nerium Age Defying Night Cream, which is available in the US, Lee told BI. Eto has used it daily for 10 years, applying it after her nightly bath.
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Replying to comments on her videos, Lee said her grandmother "doesn't go outside" often. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the sun is responsible for 90% of visible damage to the skin.
Dr. Tina Alster, a dermatologist and director at the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, told BI that genetics and protection from the sun are "likely the two most important factors" for Eto's skin looking so young.
Alster said that Eto's skincare routine has likely "minimally" contributed to her wrinkle-free skin, and having so many steps is unnecessary. She said: "If the vitamin C serum is of the correct strength/formulation, it is likely the best product in her program."
Every day for 20 years, Eto has drunk soybean protein powder and vitamin C powder from a Japanese brand called Miki, mixed with prune extract in a shake every day. She also takes Miki's Eco 37 supplement, which Lee said is avocado oil.
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Chan said that research suggests eating enough protein is good for skin health. Plus, Vitamin C helps protect the skin against the sun and has been linked to decreases in wrinkles, according to Oregon State University.
Eto said in a TikTok that the food she eats, not the Manavis wrinkle gel she uses on her skin, keeps her skin smooth.
Lee said that Eto eats a big breakfast every day and that she cooks most of her meals at home.
Her grandmother also eats lots of vegetables and fermented foods, she said, including kimchi, miso, and natto, a traditional Japanese food made of fermented soybeans.
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Fermented foods are great for your gut health, gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz previously told BI, which impacts your general health and longevity. Plus, research suggests that gut health and skin health are interconnected.
Alster said: "Fermented foods may or may not be helpful. The most important factors for healthy rejuvenated skin are genetics and sun protection."
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