We’ve all got that one friend. Blessed by the beauty gods. They eat and drink what they like, rarely exercise and consider sunbathing a competitive sport – yet somehow still have flawless skin that probably shines in the dark.
Sadly, those of us who didn’t win the genetic lottery have to work a little harder and smarter to earn our plump, luminous looking skin. In this blog, we’re going to show you how Aurelia helps combat the signs of ageing by looking at the science behind our products.
Time takes a toll on (almost) everyone. It’s incredibly hard to avoid. Too much sun, stress or alcohol will do it, as will not enough sleep or superfoods. But while we all age for largely the same reasons, ageing looks slightly different on all of us. Some of us see wrinkles, some of us see excessive dryness or oiliness, while others experience a change in their overall complexion. Often, it’s a mixture of the above and more.
They’re generally known as the 7 signs of ageing:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven skin tone
- Inconsistent skin texture
- Loss of firmness
- Dryness
- Dullness
- Visible pores
And while your lifestyle, environment and age will all show on your skin eventually, there’s another factor that’s often overlooked: your cellular age.
What’s my cellular age?
Your cellular age reflects how well your cells function and doesn’t necessarily match the number of candles on your cake. It’s generally considered to begin between the ages of 25 and 30 – when your cells start to slow down – as their ability to renew, protect and repair declines.
Can you prevent cellular ageing?
While we can’t stop time, we can slow its impact, and much more than many people realise.
We’ve already mentioned the largely logical (if not always easy) lifestyle changes can help slow the signs of ageing – from less sun, stress and sugary foods to more exercise, eating well and absolutely no smoking. But many people see genetics as a sort of cellular checkmate.
And genes do play an important role in determining the speed at which your cells and skin age. And the speed of this process is something you inherit. Before you resign it all to the things you can’t change, remember this: only a small part of ageing is written in your genes.
Between 20-30%.
No more.
Notable? Yes. Significant? Perhaps. But decisive? Absolutely not.
What that number means is that you don’t need to win the genetic lottery. You can essentially choose how fast your skin will age by understanding and acting upon the 70-80% of ageing factors that are in your control. So, what are these factors?
Well, outside of external factors like sun damage, stress and lifestyle, achieving youthful, vibrant skin is all about nourishing and supporting its natural functions from the inside out. And a few of the most powerful, natural, active ingredients to do this are all found in Aurelia supplements.
