Slow aging: Can practicing it really make you younger?
保持青春有一个秘诀。
There’s a keyword that has recently taken over all areas of lifestyle, regardless of the field: slow aging. This trend, launched by Professor Jeong Hee-won, the advocate of slow aging, has captured the attention of not only middle-aged individuals who are interested in health but also the 2030 generation. The same people who once loved spicy hot pot and candied fruit are now eating lentils and brown rice.
In the field of skincare, slow aging has consistently been a hot topic as well. Perhaps it’s due to the term “slow aging,” but many people are now approaching it as a way to look younger and improve their skin. So, is slow aging truly the shortcut to staying youthful and the perfect remedy for beauty? Let's clear up the misunderstandings and truths surrounding slow aging.
慢衰老是一个新概念吗？
顾名思义，慢老指的是一种延缓衰老的生活方式。过去的健康管理侧重于逆转身体的衰老，而慢老则另辟蹊径，承认衰老不可避免，但旨在通过调整生活方式来减缓衰老的步伐。
Various factors contribute to aging, from natural aging over time to diet, stress, relationships, physical activity, and individual circumstances. Ultimately, everything in life influences the speed of aging. Therefore, it’s important to go beyond just adding or removing one or two things from our current lives and instead focus on transforming overall lifestyle habits.
So, how can slow aging be practiced? Professor Jeong Hee-won suggests the following actions: eat well, move well, practice mindfulness, rest, sleep well, and reduce alcohol and smoking. Among these, she emphasizes the importance of dietary habits. She even claims that reducing food intake by 20-25% can slow down aging by about 75%.
However, this is puzzling. Everyone knows that actions like exercising, maintaining a balanced diet, and managing sleep contribute to a healthy life. These are concepts that have long been part of the “well-being” lifestyle. As a result, while the term “slow aging” may sound new, if you closely examine its meaning, it isn’t too far from what we already know.
延缓衰老并非万能药
随着“延缓衰老”越来越流行，许多人开始对其产生误解。一个常见的误解是将“延缓衰老”纯粹视为一个美容概念。“衰老”一词常常会让人联想到外在的变化，而郑熙元教授自身洁净的肌肤或许也影响了这种认知，尽管我们只能推测。
然而，延缓衰老并非仅仅试图保持年轻的容貌。它主要关注的是内在的健康，而非外在的美感。随着我们步入中年，不仅面部会出现衰老的迹象，身体机能、体力、智商，甚至生活质量也会下降。延缓衰老的本质在于改善内在机能，尽可能延缓这些变化。
Of course, balanced eating habits, sufficient sleep, and proper exercise contribute positively to the skin. However, these are secondary benefits of a healthy lifestyle. While slow aging practices are worthwhile for overall health management, if your primary goal is to look younger or achieve beauty, slow aging may not be the answer.
If You Want Skin Slow Aging
决定皮肤年龄的关键因素是皱纹。即使皮肤状况相似，是否有皱纹都会让你看起来年轻或年老。问题是，一旦出现皱纹，皮肤就很难恢复到原来的状态——就像试图抚平折叠的纸的褶皱一样，总会留下痕迹。因此，当想要延缓皮肤衰老时，预防至关重要。决定皮肤年龄的关键因素是皱纹。即使皮肤状况相似，是否有皱纹都会让你看起来年轻或年老。问题是，一旦出现皱纹，皮肤就很难恢复到原来的状态——就像试图抚平折叠的纸的褶皱一样，总会留下痕迹。因此，当想要延缓皮肤衰老时，预防至关重要。
预防皱纹最有效的方法是什么？答案是控制皮肤弹性。弹性下降时，皮肤会松弛，形成褶皱，从而形成皱纹。控制弹性本质上与维持支撑皮肤组织的胶原蛋白相同。最可靠的解决方案不是胶原蛋白补充剂或面霜，而是皮肤科医生的专业治疗。通过食物摄入的胶原蛋白由于消化过程，很难被有效吸收。
To maintain healthy collagen deep in the skin, the best approach is to receive treatments that directly target the dermis. One treatment to consider for skin slow aging is Juvelook. Juvelook uses high-molecular PDLLA to stimulate collagen production and lift elasticity. Lifting treatments like Ultherapy and Thermage are also excellent for collagen regeneration. Even simple procedures like Botox and dermal fillers can significantly help prevent wrinkles.
By combining the right treatments with a healthy lifestyle, you can achieve both internal health and external youthfulness. The most important thing is to start as soon as possible and maintain consistent care. Remember, the best day to start slow aging is today!
