Methods for everyday life

Anti - Aging

Great, radiant skin has no age limit. Small hacks in everyday life make it possible!

At a certain age, you look in the mirror and realize that you are no longer 20. For me, this realization came in my mid-30s. After a night with little sleep, I looked at myself in the morning. With squinted eyes, holding the Matcha in my right hand, I noticed the external changes. The elasticity is simply no longer what it used to be.

Purely externally, I find laugh lines, or crow's feet, charismatic. For me, they reflect one's own life experiences and the wisdom of each person. And yet, there are also signs of skin aging that one intuitively wants to counteract immediately.

In fact, there are some helpful methods that we can incorporate into our daily lives without much effort. The important thing, however, is consistency and regularity.

Collagen

The collagen in our skin is responsible for our smooth skin surface. From around the age of 25, our collagen production steadily slows down, which in turn means that fine lines increasingly appear due to the loosening of the skin.

To counteract this, one should include foods in their diet that provide a natural collagen boost:

1. Red fruits and vegetables

such as tomatoes, beets, red peppers, rose hips, and strawberries. Red fruits and vegetables naturally contain many antioxidants.

2. Oranges Fruits and Vegetables

Sweet potatoes, carrots, mangoes, and apricots all contain plenty of vitamin A. This strengthens cell growth and stimulates the body's own collagen production.

3. Avocados

contain not only a lot of vitamin E, which fights free radicals, but also plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, which prevent the breakdown of collagen.

Massages

Massages can be specifically used to massage away wrinkles. Targeted hand movements stimulate blood circulation and loosen and relax individual muscle areas.

Nowadays, you hear and read a lot about lymphatic drainage, also in connection with anti-aging. But how exactly does it work? The lymphatic system is responsible for the transport of nutrients, but also for the removal of toxins. It detoxifies our tissue. Occasionally, a so-called lymphatic congestion can occur. This causes swelling and pale skin. A lymphatic drainage relieves the congestion and thus provides a fresh and younger complexion.

Sport

Sport is the foundation for our mental and physical fitness. But appearance is also changed by sport: fresher complexion, firmer skin, as well as less fat deposits in unwanted areas. Sport also promotes the building of bones and thus counteracts signs of wear.

Drink enough water

If our water balance is sufficiently filled, our body is only then able to work properly and be used effectively. Pure water is the best form to supply the body with fluids. The water benefits us directly without detours. It has a detoxifying effect – toxins and nutrients can be better transported (away). In particular, the firmness and vitality of our skin largely depend on our water intake.

Did you know?

In Chinese culture, it is common to take several sips of hot water throughout the day.

Sleep

The talk of beauty sleep is scientifically proven to be no longer a myth. At night, the skin begins to regenerate, cleanse, and recycle itself. After 2 hours of sleep, this process reaches its peak. If we do not sleep, our genes cannot perform their original functions, and this quickly shows on our skin.