The flesh on the face is very loose

As people age, their facial skin becomes increasingly loose. This is because after the age of 25, the blood circulation in the skin slows down, the fat layer of the subcutaneous tissue becomes loose and loses elasticity, and the facial lines from the earlobe to the chin also become loose, especially when viewed from the side, which is when a double chin appears. In addition, the skin on the cheekbones will no longer be tight, and the highest point of the face will slowly move downward, resulting in the appearance of nasolabial folds.

1. Causes of sagging skin

1. Protein decreases due to aging

There are two kinds of proteins in the dermis of the skin: collagen and elastin, which support the skin and make it plump and firm. After the age of 25, these two proteins naturally decrease due to the aging process of the human body, and the fibers between cells degenerate over time, causing the skin to lose elasticity.

2. Decreased skin support

Fat and muscle are the biggest supports for the skin. However, the loss of subcutaneous fat and muscle relaxation caused by various reasons such as aging, weight loss, unbalanced nutrition and lack of exercise cause the skin to lose support and sag.

3. Other factors

Gravity, heredity, mental stress, exposure to the sun and smoking also cause the skin's structure to change, eventually causing the skin to lose elasticity and become sagging.

2. How to prevent skin sagging

1. Keep your skin clean

Too much oil and dust on the face, wearing makeup for too long or not removing makeup thoroughly can cause skin pores to become clogged, making it difficult for the skin to breathe naturally, causing inflammation or nutritional imbalance of the skin. Over time, this can cause a lack of skin tension and elasticity, leading to sagging skin. You should pay attention to thoroughly clean your skin every day to prevent skin sagging.

2. Maintain a balanced diet

Overeating will overburden the spleen and stomach, causing the skin to be overstretched and lose its original elasticity and become loose; while dieting will cause the skin to lose nutrients too quickly without effective replenishment, forming cavities under the skin. Therefore, effectively maintaining normal diet and nutrition is also a very important part of preventing skin sagging.

3. Pay attention to sun protection

More than 90% of skin sagging is caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. First, it causes photoaging. Second, it causes the formation of a large number of free radicals in the body, which causes the skin to be over-oxidized and lose elasticity, resulting in skin sagging. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection at all times, and at the same time strengthen the skin's moisture lock to keep the skin tight and elastic.

4. Reduce smoking and drinking

Tobacco and alcohol contain a lot of irritating substances. Long-term stimulation of these substances will cause the skin to lose its activity and become loose.

5. Get enough sleep

Lack of sleep will increase the metabolic burden on the skin and prevent it from getting effective rest. Long-term fatigue will also cause the skin to lose elasticity and become loose.