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Brilio.net - Wrinkles on the skin are the result of decreased production of collagen and elastin, two main proteins that give strength and elasticity to the skin. As we age, the body naturally produces less collagen, causing the skin to become thinner, drier, and more prone to wrinkles .
In addition to aging, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun is a major cause of wrinkles. UV rays damage collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, accelerating the aging process and causing wrinkles to appear earlier, even at a younger age.
Other factors that contribute to the appearance of wrinkles are unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking and lack of sleep. In addition, stress and an unbalanced diet can also worsen skin conditions and accelerate wrinkles.
Dehydration, or lack of moisture in the skin, also plays a role in worsening the appearance of wrinkles because dry skin tends to sag and wrinkle more easily. While wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, there are ways to reduce or prevent wrinkles.
One way is to use skincare that contains special main ingredients, to stimulate collagen production in the skin. Although there are currently many collagen skincare products on the market, it turns out that you can make your own collagen skincare using household ingredients. As shared by a TikTok user with the account name @yln.cnr.
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Through her upload, she shared a trick to make anti-wrinkle cream using a combination of ginger and 3 natural ingredients. The natural ingredients in question are aloe vera gel, shea butter, and jojoba oil. Let's see how to make it below, which briliobeauty.net launched on Sunday (12/15).
Material:
- 3 cloves of ginger
- 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- 2 teaspoons shea butter (heat until melted)
- 20 drops of jojoba oil
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How to make and use:
1. Peel the ginger until it is completely clean.
2. Grate the ginger then strain and take only the juice.
3. Add aloe vera gel, shea butter, and jojoba oil to the ginger juice.
4. Stir the ingredients until they are evenly mixed and the texture is like cream.
5. Transfer to a storage jar to make it last longer.
6. Apply the cream to a thoroughly cleansed face.
7. Leave it overnight then rinse in the morning.
8. Use this anti-wrinkle cream every day for optimal results.
photo: TikTok/@yln.cnr
Ginger content to prevent the appearance of wrinkles.Ginger can prevent wrinkles thanks to its gingerol and antioxidant content. Gingerol, the main active compound in ginger, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties can fight damage caused by free radicals, which often accelerate the aging process and the formation of wrinkles.
The benefits of aloe vera gel to keep skin supple and firm.Aloe vera gel can keep skin supple and firm because of its nutritional content and active compounds that are healthy for the skin, such as vitamins C, E, and A, as well as proteolytic enzymes. Vitamin C plays an important role in collagen synthesis, which helps maintain skin firmness and elasticity.
Sufficient collagen in the skin helps prevent wrinkles and sagging skin. In addition, aloe vera has strong moisturizing properties, so it can maintain optimal skin moisture. Well-hydrated skin tends to be more supple, smooth, and looks younger.
Shea butter is effective in making skin look youthful and wrinkle-free.Shea butter is effective in making skin youthful and wrinkle-free because of its healthy fat content, vitamins A, E, and F. Vitamin A in shea butter plays a role in stimulating collagen production. The more collagen produced, the stronger and firmer the skin, so wrinkles can be prevented.
Jojoba oil can prevent the formation of wrinkles.Jojoba oil can prevent the formation of wrinkles because of its fatty acid and vitamin E content. The fatty acids in jojoba oil are very similar to the natural sebum produced by the skin, so they help maintain the skin's moisture balance and prevent dry skin, which can worsen wrinkles. In addition, vitamin E acts as an antioxidant that fights free radicals, the main cause of skin damage and premature aging.
(brl/lea)
