According to Dr. Tran Ngoc Phuong - Department of Skin Aesthetics, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, as we get older, the amount of hyaluronic acid decreases because the production process slows down and the decomposition of natural hyaluronic acid increases, leading to loose skin. dryness and loss of moisture.
Additionally, reduced ceramide levels can also weaken the skin barrier. The skin will now become more sensitive, red, irritated, dry, and dull. You should increase skin moisture with moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid and ceramide. Besides, menopause also plays a role in skin manifestations. Fluctuations in hormone levels cause the fat layer in the skin to be redistributed, making the face look thinner and older.
In your 50s, age-related bone loss in the face can also contribute to changes in appearance as you age.
Regarding nutrition, Dr. Phuong recommends that people use foods with high protein content, such as lean meat. Add foods rich in calcium such as yogurt and cheese, vitamin D is found in fish and eggs, vitamin K is often found in green leafy vegetables.
