Brilio.net - As we get older, life will follow a cycle that takes each person from childhood to the adult phase, and finally to old age. This process, called aging, not only affects the body's overall effectiveness and efficiency in carrying out daily activities, but also brings changes to the condition and texture of the skin. Signs often associated with aging include sagging skin and wrinkles.
The signs of aging usually appear clearly when you reach your 40s. This is caused by reduced collagen production in the skin as we age, which then triggers changes in skin structure and decreased facial density. As a result, facial skin will slowly sag and lose its firmness, making the face full of wrinkles and fine lines.
Apart from occurring naturally, sun exposure is also one of the main causes of accelerated skin aging. Ultraviolet (UV) rays, especially UVA, can penetrate the skin layers and damage the collagen and elastin fibers that support the skin structure. When this factor is added to exposure to pollution, the skin will clearly experience damage which ultimately accelerates the aging process.
In order to overcome this, many people are tempted to use money-saving methods to rejuvenate their skin, starting from going to the clinic to buying dozens of skincare products. In fact, you also need to take care of your body's condition from the inside, you know.
Well, one concoction that can help you look 10 years younger is by using a mixture of green apple, cucumber, lemon and ginger. This is as shown by @topitanj on Instagram as reported by briliobeauty.net on Saturday (10/2).
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Reporting from the KCRG page, green apples have more fiber, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins than red apples. The combination of these ingredients makes green apples effective in stimulating the skin regeneration process, thereby minimizing skin damage and providing new, healthier skin conditions. Not only that, the fiber in apples can also help encourage detoxification in the body, thereby improving overall body health.
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Cucumber is an effective natural ingredient for caring for skin. The high water content in cucumber effectively helps hydrate dry skin down to the deepest layers of the epidermis. Apart from that, cucumber also contains antioxidant compounds and vitamin C which help reduce inflammation and stimulate the growth of new skin cells. The astringent qualities of cucumber also help soothe and tighten the skin well when consumed regularly.
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Lemon is a fruit that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Vitamin C has an important role in the production of collagen, a protein that provides strength and elasticity to the skin. By increasing collagen production, lemon extract helps provide moisture while smoothing skin texture. The antioxidants in lemons also help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and stimulate the skin regeneration process.
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Summarized from InStyle, ginger is a spice that is rich in gingerol, a compound full of antioxidants which has the ability to fight oxidative damage that triggers skin aging. Apart from that, ginger is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce inflammation of the skin. The ginger content can also increase blood circulation to the skin, so that it can nourish and provide a more elastic skin effect.
You can make all the ingredients above into useful juice in the following way.
Tools and materials:
1. 1 fresh apple (green apple is recommended)
2. 2 fresh cucumbers
3. 1 lemon or lime
4. 1 segment of ginger
5. Blender
Working steps:
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1. Clean all the ingredients above first.
2. Cut 1 fresh apple into several small pieces, then put it in a blender.
3. Do the same as the previous step for 2 cucumbers and 1 lemon.
4. Also chop 1 segment of ginger and mix it with the fruit.
5. Blend until smooth, then strain the juice extract into a glass.
6. Consume this mixture regularly to get maximum results.
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