INELASTIC SKIN: CAUSES AND REMEDIES

How to understand if you have elastic skin? The question is not trivial at all: speaking of elastic skin, the meaning is in fact rather complex, and it is necessary not only to understand how the elasticity of the epidermis is defined but also when - and why - this can fail.

When can the skin be defined as elastic?

Elastic skin not only gives the face a brighter appearance, but also makes it appear younger and fresher. The credit goes to two very important substances for the well-being of the epidermis, namely collagen and elastin, both proteins produced by the cells of the dermis.

When it comes to elastic skin, the meaning of this adjective is the same as the purely physical one and indicates the ability of the epidermis to return to its original shape and size following distension. How to understand if you have elastic skin, therefore, is quite simple: it consists in testing its elasticity

Causes of inelastic skin

When the skin is not very elastic, the causes can be multiple. One of the most common consists, for example, in excessive exposure to the sun, especially if carried out without the necessary protection and in the central hours of the day, i.e. when UV rays are most powerful and harmful. The skin, however, can also lose elasticity due to smoking, dehydration and an incorrect diet, poor in fibre, mineral salts, vitamins and other nutrients contained not only in water but also in foods such as fruit and vegetables, meat lean, fish and eggs. Within a skin-friendly diet, foods such as processed foods or those rich in sugars and "bad" fats should instead be relegated to a minor - if not even occasional - role. However, the so-called "good fats" should never be missing, such as those contained for example in avocado, olive oil, flax seeds or nuts. Another factor that can cause loss of elasticity in the skin is stress, which can in turn be determined by personal problems but also by air pollution, a real enemy of the skin's well-being.

Solutions and remedies for healthier skin

To have healthier and more elastic skin you need to work on two fronts, one internal and the other external. Starting from the inside, i.e. from the substances to be taken to increase or at least restore adequate epidermal elasticity, the first advice is to drink lots of water, which improves circulation and, consequently, makes the skin fresher and more elastic. Along with mineral water, there are other skin-friendly drinks, such as green tea, rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals, the cause of premature aging.

Regular consumption of fruit and vegetables is also fundamental, trying to vary across all the colors of the rainbow, from orange to blue, through red and green: this will allow you to take in all the vitamins, minerals and beneficial substances for the skin.

Even "good" fats should never be missing from the diet of those who want young and elastic skin. Where to find them? In many foods of daily consumption, such as olive oil, soy and oily fish.

We must not forget that not only diet, but also physical exercise can help improve the elasticity of the skin, as it promotes circulation and, consequently, tissue oxygenation.

External work essentially involves adopting a skincare routine suited to the needs of your skin. From good practices such as remembering to carefully remove make-up before going to bed to the application of specific products, taking care of your skin also involves small daily gestures.

Speaking of skin products, if the goal is to increase elasticity, Bottega di LungaVita offers some particularly suitable ones, such as those from the Vita Age® line. The Vita Age® Aurum range, for example, combines nature and technology to ensure immediate anti-aging action. The result is hydrated, relaxed and plumped skin from the first applications.

Vita Age® Gocce Pure is a line that includes extremely pure concentrated active ingredients specially formulated to complete your daily beauty routine. Each product has its own specific functionality, guaranteeing a precise and targeted action.

Finally, Vita Age® Flower Infusion is a range of beauty infusions designed to take care of the skin in a natural and complete way. Cornflower petals, together with lavender flowers, infused in a mix