WHAT IS “SAGGY SKIN” AND HOW CAN I MANAGE IT?

Have you started to notice the sagging skin around your face, neck or perhaps even the décolletage area? Read on to find out more about the common causes and how to naturally lift and tighten your skin in these areas.

Common causes of sagging skin are:

• AgeingAs you age, your skin’s production of elastin and collagen slows down – these are the building blocks that keep our skin firm and taut.
• Ultraviolet (UV) Rays exposure and environmental factorsUV rays from the sun affects your skin’s elastin and collagen production more than ageing as it accelerates the breakdown of collagen and elastin which gives rise to the premature formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Lifestyle habitsSmoking and excessive alcohol consumption have been discovered to affect your skin’s health condition as smoking narrows the blood vessels and reduces the amount of nutrients that reaches your skin cells. Alcohol, on the other hand, dehydrates your skin giving rise to saggy skin.

How to prevent saggy skin

Now that you know the causes of saggy skin, here is a list of skincare hacks you can incorporate into your routine.

• Using retinol in your routineRetinol is a form of Vitamin A that can promote the renewal of skin cells, skin brightening and your skin’s collagen production. The earlier you start using products containing retinol in your skincare routine, the sooner you can keep saggy skin at bay.
• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!You have heard us say it over and over again on this blog: use sunscreen to protect your skin even when you are indoors to slow down the rate at which your skin ages. Do not forget to apply it on your neck too!
• Healthy lifestyle, healthy diet Exercising regularly has been shown to help reduce the effects of skin aging, which in turn reduces the effects of saggy skin. This is especially so when you partake in endurance exercises (such as jogging, walking, and swimming) that have been shown to improve tissue metabolism and reduce skin changes. Your diet choices play a huge role as well. Aside from a healthy diet, it is important to incorporate enough antioxidants. We are talking dark chocolate, pecans, and Goji berries – all of which are packed with antioxidants that may help with skin sagging

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