Fasting and Not Overthinking, Key to Preventing Wrinkles

Dream - Various skincare products are bought and used, regular visits to beauty clinics, including dieting to achieve a slim body and glowing skin. Many women will do anything to slow down aging.

Unfortunately, the lifestyle they adopt actually accelerates aging. According to Dr. Hendri Andreas, a Holistic Plastic Surgeon on his Instagram @drhendriandreas, aging occurs not only due to age but also due to cell damage.

"Efforts to delay aging or stay young involve delaying cell death, and now we need to understand how to prevent cells from dying by extending telomeres," he explained.

Telomeres are part of chromosomes consisting of repeated DNA sequences, which protect against damage and play a significant role in the aging process. To extend these telomeres, one way is to not consume too much NAD+, a coenzyme found in all living cells. How?

"By not overeating, meaning we shouldn't eat too much because it uses up NAD+," said Dr. Hendri.

He suggests fasting regularly. For Muslims, they can do voluntary fasting or practice intermittent fasting to protect cells from easy damage. This also includes not thinking too much about things beyond reach.

"So, how to stay young? Avoid overeating and overthinking," Dr. Hendri advised.

Maximize 5 Beauty Sleep, Wake Up with Glowing Skin

Dream - Sleep is the most important thing to maintain emotions, emotional levels, and even beauty. Sleep is not only the key to health, but it can also improve facial beauty, known as beauty sleep.

Beauty sleep refers to the concept that sufficient quality sleep can contribute to healthy facial skin. This is because during sleep, the body undergoes various recovery processes that promote skin cell renewal, collagen production, and skin rejuvenation.

To make your sleep moments of higher quality and have an impact on the beauty and health of your skin, try doing these five things.

1. Prioritize 7-8 Hours of Sleep

The body has a biological clock. Therefore, make sure you set a consistent sleep schedule and create a relaxing sleep routine. Prioritize sleep at the same time every night for 7 to 8 hours.

2. Create a Peaceful Sleep Environment

A comfortable atmosphere is believed to optimize sleep quality. You can try turning on dim lights or white noise sounds to create a comfortable atmosphere. The room temperature should be set around 16 to 21 degrees Celsius. Use a comfortable pillow to support your neck and spine.

3. Establish a Bedtime Routine

Before bed, try to relax your body. You can try creating simple calming routines to signal your body that it's time to relax. For example, reading a book, taking a warm bath, listening to soothing music, or practicing relaxation techniques.

4. Limit Exposure to Phone Screens

Blue light emitted by phones is believed to disrupt sleep quality and patterns. Therefore, avoid screens such as smartphones, tablets, and computers for at least one hour before bedtime.

5. Perform Skin Care Before Bedtime

Before bed, make sure you have a consistent skin care routine, such as cleansing your face to remove makeup and dirt. Followed by applying moisturizer or night cream suitable for your skin type. Skin care before bedtime will help nourish and moisturize the skin during the overnight rejuvenation process, so that in the morning, your face will appear healthier, cleaner, and brighter.

Report: Hany Puspita Sari/ Source: Times of India