Change of paradigm in aesthetics: from anti -aging to longevity

Chronological age vs. Biological Age

Chronological age is the one that appears in the ID, but more and more talk about the importance of other ages in aging, as the doctor points out Ramón Vila-Roviraspecialist in plastic, aesthetic and repaire surgery and author of the book ‘Living 120 years’: «In addition to chronological age, there are five other ages, biological, psychological, social and sexual. You have to take care of them all to achieve longevity, live more years, but get well, healthy, independent and good appearance ». Biological age reflects the state of cells and tissues, and influences both health and appearance. That is why there are people who seem younger ‘for their age’, and, others, instead, seem greater. The interesting thing is that while chronological age cannot stop, It is possible to slow biological and delay aging.

To know the biological age there are various tests and tests, as the doctor explains Tanya Álvarezexpert in longevity of ZEM wellness clinic altea: «We can do a very interesting test, which is the Telomeric length measurement. That would result in the real value of our biological age. It is not a number established from the date of birth, but how health is found at the cellular level. We also do another test, which is the NAD+ measurementvery popular today, and that allows you to make a program the patient of the supplements that you can take to protect telomeres ». To assess the longevity of the skin, doctors Ángela Ojeda and Sara Domínguezplastic and founding surgeons of Stem Beauty, use, for example “a test that analyzes the genes dedicated to skin quality, collagen production, elastin … thus we can know if the collagen degrades faster, and address aging in a personalized way.”

Skin longevity

The increase in life expectancy in recent years, thanks to advances in medicine, food, health conditions … promoted interest in longevity. The doctor Mariel Silvaspecialist in healthy aging and digestive health and director of medical services of Sha Spain, emphasizes that «it is not important so much the amount of years that we extend life, but, good health. A longevity without being healthy makes no sense. Everything we do today has an impact on a healthy longevity ». The doctor Sari ArponenSpecialist in Internal Medicine and author of the book ‘A well -aging or rejuvenaces?’, believes that «the longevity industry is very important. There are various aspects, everything that is technoscience arouses a lot of interest and has great investment, since there are interested millionaires, such as Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk, who do not want to age. In the field of aesthetics and cosmetics, longevity is also very interested. Many people are not worried so much to be healthy, such as seeing young people. But it is essential that it goes together, because the outside reflects how we feel inside. If you do not take care from within the results of aesthetic treatments do not have so much effect».

Along the same lines, the doctor María Calvo PulidoDermatology specialist, says that «the longevity of the skin is not a merely aesthetic concept, that the skin looks younger, unified, without sagging and without wrinkles, but, above all, that continues to fulfill its basic functions: protection against radiation, infections and other external aggressions, cell regeneration and collagen and elastin production, and balanced from the point of view of such an important skin microbiome to help their natural defense. With this clear concept, it is important to understand that the skin is not an independent organ of the rest of the body, but interrelated with all, so it is essential to maintain a healthy general state so that our skin is too. It has been seen that those patients whose skin looks younger lives more, so it is demonstrated that good skin health is linked to a healthier and therefore lonetic body.

Aging in a healthy way

Each person ages at a different pace, something that is determined, in part, by genetics, and, in part, by epigenetics, the external factors that influence genes. Dr. Sari Arponen points out that «genetics is essential to determine the age you are going to live, but Arriving in good shape to the last years of life does depend on habits. It is said that 25% of aging is determined by genetics and 75% for lifestyle, but science does not really know it, it cannot be affirmed ».

To age healthy there are no miraculous creams, foods or treatments, but preventive and constant care that should begin sooner than most think. «Although it sounds strong, Cellular wear begins since we are bornwhat happens is that during childhood regenerative capacity is compensated by it already starting at 20-25 years that balance begins to decompensate and at that time it is vital to start helping our skin in what we can to enhance the moisturizing, regenerators and protective effects, ”says Dr. María Calvo.

The recommendations of the experts to deal with the passing of the years and continue to wear a healthy aspect are the same as to be healthy, as Dr. Mariel Silva «a anti -inflammatory dietwithout sugars or processed, avoiding alcohol and with an important consumption of vegetables and fruits, the physical exercisecombining strength and cardio, having a repair and regenerating dreamand stress management, as well as avoid tobacco ». Along with this, Dr. María Calvo adds “a good daily and constant dermatological routine that includes cleaning, hydration, active treatment and sun protection.”

The supplementation It is also an important pillar, according to experts, in healthy aging, but before the infinite offer of supplements (magnesium, collagen, vitamin D, Omega 3 …), doctors Ángela Ojeda and Sara Domínguez recommend customization, which a professional should guide. «Many people take supplements of many types, but few really know what their body needs. There should be a previous study to assess both genetics and the influence of lifestyle in cells. With these results you can advise the supplements that each person really needs. In addition, not everyone meets quality standards to work ».

From ‘antiaging’ al ‘proaging’

The cosmetic offer to take care of the skin is overwhelming, which makes it difficult to choose the right products and that will really help in that search for the longevity of the skin. The pharmaceutical Immaculate Vicente Maríaauthor of the book ‘Infinite Health’, explains how skin care has evolved in recent years. «Some of the most notable changes would be, in the first place, the holistic approach, which not only contemplates skin care, but an integral self -care in which food, rest and emotional and mental well -being are essential factors. Another important factor is that people not only buy advertising products or promises, but also information looking for personalized routines for their type of skin. Now the quality of the products imports more than the quantityand therefore, the consumers seek assets backed by science: retinol, peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid or vitamin C are popular because they have evidence behind ».

In addition, the expert emphasizes a change of terminology that implies something else. «Before, the term ‘antiaging’ (anti -aging) had a negative load, as if aging was something that had to be avoided at all costs, almost a battle against time. It was about erase wrinkles, hide signs of age and pursue an ‘eternal’ image of youth. However, now, with the ‘proaging’ approach, the change is more positive, realistic and empowered. The ‘proaging’ invites us to take care of ourselves with love, not from criticism. To accept each stage as valuable and beautiful, with routines that nourish and strengthen, instead of trying to erase the passage of time. ‘Proaging’ does not mean resigning, but Accept that aging is a natural process, and accompany it with conscious care To feel and look good. It is about having healthy, functional and bright skin at any age, beyond eliminating wrinkles or sagging. Skin health is prioritized before its perfect appearance ».