These 5 Reasons Why Women Seem To Age Faster

It's not fun isn't it, if we look in the mirror and see the signs of aging? Moreover, if you are a woman who is very guarded appearance and has tried various kinds of skin care.

Although aging is a natural condition that will be experienced by anyone. Compared to men, women tend to age faster. Many factors influence why a person experiences aging faster. Here are some reasons why women seem to age faster. 1. It's easier to experience stress

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It's not just that big responsibilities and hectic activities make women more vulnerable to stress. Differences and hormonal fluctuations increase the chance of stress.

Stress can cause wrinkles caused by increased amounts of cortisol, a stress hormone, and can break down collagen and skin elastin that aim to maintain skin firmness. That's because stress can cause inflammation and affect the body's ability to repair itself.

Find easy ways to cope with stress, such as listening to your favorite music, taking a walk in the park, meditation, cycling or just spending time with the closest person. Avoid consuming sweet foods, junk food, alcohol, and cigarettes that actually worsen health conditions. Give birth

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After giving birth, women will experience significant changes, both changes in the way of thinking to the condition of the body. Looking older is one of the changes that happens. Based on several studies, it was found that the role of DNA telomeres is related to aging in women who have given birth.

Women who had given birth to at least one child had telomeres that were on average 4.2 percent shorter than those who had never given birth. Women who had five or more children had shorter telomeres.

Not only that, after giving birth, they will wake up at night when their baby cries, as well as do various activities that cause them to tend to feel stressed and tired.

Also Read: 7 Skin Problems Caused by Stress, Acne to Premature Aging3. Men's skin is thicker.

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Have you ever thought about the difference between a man's and a woman's skin? What is skincare for men? Of the few answers, one of the most significant differences is skin thickness.

Men have more collagen and elastin under the skin, therefore men have a skin thickness of 20 to 30 percent compared to women. Thicker skin tends to wrinkle longer.

In addition, the skin of the male face produces more oil, giving the impression of more hydrated and firm skin. But that does not mean men will not experience aging, they also still experience aging at a certain age and have wrinkles that are actually deeper due to thick skin. 4. Have different hormone levels

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Testosterone can not only be found in men, it can also be found in women, only produced in small amounts. In addition to being associated with libido and masculinity, the hormone testosterone is also able to slow down the aging process.

Although testosterone levels in men are higher, women have the hormone estrogen which also serves as an anti-aging hormone. But, estrogen levels tend to decrease faster due to several factors, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and menopause. Going through menopause

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Menopause is a natural process that occurs in every woman with an average age over 51 years. After entering the menopause phase, the production of the hormone estrogen in women will decrease, causing accelerated changes in the skin.

A study in the journal Geriatric Medicine Journal in 2019, explained that the thickness of the epidermis and dermis will be reduced, collagen and elastin levels decrease, thus causing dryness and pruritus, wrinkles and fragility, which increases the risk of skin trauma. The fact that estrogen has an influence on the skin is known through its effect on various skin diseases.

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and an unhealthy lifestyle can also be factors that cause premature aging. Therefore, do not forget to always use sunscreen and moisturizer, consume a healthy diet, and exercise regularly. If you are worried about the condition of wrinkles on your skin, you should immediately consult a dermatologist.

Also Read: 5 Benefits of Face Scrub as a Modern Face Scrub, Preventing Aging!

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