I don’t think there is a person around who wouldn’t like younger looking skin. As we age our skin ages with us – often faster than we do – and this can lead to unsightly wrinkles, spots and skin blemishes. Luckily, there are a range of things that you can do to help your skin and keep it looking younger and healthier. This article provides you with some proven anti-aging tips and anti-aging solutions below.
Anti-Aging Tips:
Sunscreen:
While the sun has many beneficial factors, and can actually heal disease, it does have a negative impact on your skin. Make sure that you always use sunscreen whenever you are out in the sun, and try and avoid going in direct sunlight between 10 am and 2pm. This will ensure you stay out of the harmful ways of the sun rays. Don’t miss out on the sun completely though, it does have a lot of health benefits.
Antioxidants:
By now, you should know that antioxidants are good for your body. It has been in the media for the last 10 years or so! Drinking more green tea, and eating vegetables or berries that are particularly rich in antioxidants is a great way to keep your body young and to ward off disease. Well antioxidants don’t just work inside your body; they also work on your skin as well. If you use a moisturizer that is full of antioxidants, especially vitamin C, you will be helping your skin to look younger. Antioxidants even help to reverse damage that has already been caused. Antioxidants work by stopping inflammation of skin and by helping to minimize damage that is caused by UV Rays.
Exfoliate Your Skin:
This technique has been around for ages. It is very effective and helps to keep your skin clean and clear. Try and do this at least twice a week, and use a product that contains glycolic or lactic acid. This helps to remove the dead cells from your skin. The end result will be cleaner and younger looking skin.
Use A Moisturiser:
If you are not already using one, start now! The more hydrated your skin is the healthier it will be. In addition a good thick layer of moisturiser also protects your skin more from the elements you are facing. Dry and damaged skin ages a lot more quickly than well moisturized skin. So try and use a moisturiser at least five times a week.
Retinoids:
Retinoids can be used at night to help repair your skin while you sleep. This is the perfect time to use a product. Your body is in recovery and heal mode, so why not help to repair your skin as well. Retinoids are a derivative of Vitamin A, and are now available via prescription in most Countries. The beauty about retinoids is that they have the ability to reverse the signs of aging. They are particularly useful for fine lines, discoloration and even enlarged pores. The product also helps to make your skin more elastic, which minimizes damage in the future. Definitely a good product if you want to look younger!
Get Enough Sleep:
Sleep is good for you and helps to slow down the aging process for your whole body. There are good benefits of getting enough sleep for your skin as well. So make an effort to try and get enough sleep each night – somewhere between six to eight hours. Interestingly, a new study is currently looking at interval sleep, and suggests that in the past Adults had one sleep of four hours, woke up for an hour or so, and then had another sleep. It will be interesting to see the results of this study.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids:
The beauty about Omega 3 fatty acids is that they can make you look healthy on the inside and on the outside. Eat a lot of fresh fish like salmon, and or take some Omega 3 supplements. Your body and your skin will thank you for making this dietary change.
Avoid sugar:
Refined sugar has to be one of the most lethal products on the market today. Sugar is bad for you on many levels and can cause a range of diseases and cell damage. Sugar can also age your skin, and make you look much older than what you are. So try and minimize your sugar intake. In today’s modern era, it is very difficult to avoid it completely, however if you cut back on soft drinks and lollies you will go a long way to helping your body and your skin.
Reduce Your Stress Levels:
While stress can be a good thing in small doses, prolonged stress can damage your body and age your skin. Take control of your stress today. Do yoga, work out solutions to problems you may be facing, and look at other ways to manage your stress levels. The end result will be a happier healthier you…one which has glowing skin!
While there are a few products on the market that reverse aging skin, there are no quick fixes. Rather, it involves conscious lifestyle changes, and a willingness to spend time helping keep your skin healthy. While many new theories involve avoiding sun light, we don’t take this approach. While we of course recommend using sunscreen, getting a small amount of sun light each day will keep you healthier and happier.
To keep your skin healthy you also need to be healthy on the inside. Eat a well-balanced diet and ensure you obtain a variety of antioxidants and healthy omega 3 fats. This way your skin will be glowing on the outside.
Unfortunately, a natural diet isn’t enough by itself. Therefore you need to use moisturizers and retinoids at night. These will add to the good things you are doing during the day. If you incorporate all of the tips above, then you will have younger and healthier looking skin.