Thin skin on your face? Here you can find out how the so-called parchment skin is created and what you can do about it.
How thin skin is made
The texture of our skin (unfortunately) does not remain the same throughout our entire life. The area around the cheeks and nose in particular is very susceptible to thin skin, also known as parchment skin.
But how does it even come about? First and foremost, the development of parchment skin is due to our natural aging process. The following causes can be the trigger:
- Insufficient moisture (reduced production of hyaluronic acid)
- Reduced formation of collagen, elastin
- Hormonal changes
- Slower metabolism
- The sun has too much influence on the skin
- Bad air
- Consumption of tobacco and alcohol
- Liver disease or diabetes
By the way: The aging process can usually be seen first on the face. But the area around the neck, hands, feet and legs is not immune to parchment skin either. A good day cream moisturizes and protects the face from rapid aging.
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Symptoms of thin skin
Are you unsure whether you already have a parchment skin? You can have thin skin most of all identify when "pinching"because a crease is created for a short time. Small veins are often associated with thin skin. This is due to the fact that the skin is thinner in its coating, so that veins and Co. stand out more.
Aging processes of the skin
- From about 30 years: The skin begins to produce less moisture and the first lines appear on the forehead or the wrinkles around the eyes.
- From about 40 years: The skin loses more elasticity and firmness. In addition, the aging process results in longer regeneration of the skin, for example even after consuming alcohol.
- From about 50 years: Now the parchment skin is slowly becoming more noticeable. The first pigment spots (due to age) can also appear on the face or hands.
- From about 60 years: From redness to small veins, the thin skin now holds many surprises in store. The depth of wrinkles and the loss of skin elasticity are known to many people over 60.
- From about 70 years: At this age, the skin renews itself much more slowly and is therefore more susceptible to external stimuli. Wound healing now takes significantly more time.
Thin skin: disease?
Even if dry, thinning skin usually has natural causes, illnesses can also hide behind the changed complexion or trigger them. For example if it is too Bruising comes because the thin blood vessels tear or the skin tends to break tear light friction, a doctor should be contacted in any case.
Thin skin: 4 tips against thin skin
- Nutrition: A balanced diet with plenty of water and little alcohol is a good basis for preventing parchment skin. especially the Absorption of vitamins and minerals is essential. If you're having trouble getting your vitamin needs, you can high quality vitamin C. or just like that in winter important vitamin D. ingest through dietary supplements.
- Sleep: Sleep gives the skin the time it urgently needs to regenerate. Therefore it is important that you allow yourself enough sleep, usually 7 to 8 hours per night. But every person has an individual sleep rhythm. You can tell best when you feel fit and when you feel sleepy. By the way: Putting a little lavender on the pillow is incredibly relaxing and helps you fall asleep better. A very popular lavender spray can be found here.
- Sun: The elastic fibers of our skin are attacked by the UV radiation of the sun. This leads to skin aging and possibly also to diseases. Don't lie in the blazing sun and always take a good quality one Sunscreens with a high sun protection factorto protect you and your skin.
- Maintenance: Thorough facial care helps ensure that your skin gets enough moisture and is not burdened with make-up residue. In particular, care products with Vitamin E. accelerate the regeneration of the skin and bind moisture.
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