Don’t we all want to age with grace? For most people, they want to keep their skin looking as young and healthy for as long as possible. Don’t worry, you’ll learn exactly how to do this with five simple tips today.
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Sun Protection
Often, people look at all sorts of extravagant treatments to keep their skin young and healthy. In reality, they’re abandoning one of the simplest pieces of advice; to protect the skin from the sun. Over time, exposure to the sun will cause age spots, wrinkles, and it also increases the likelihood of skin cancer.
To protect your skin from the sun, we recommend using at least SPF 15. Although most people will be fine with an application every two hours, you should increase the frequency when swimming or exercising. Also, you should spend time in the shade and wear protective clothing.
Use a Proper Cleanser
Over a single day, the skin can go through quite the journey. By the end, it has had to deal with sweat, makeup, excess sebum, dirt, and other debris. Without the right cleanser, these things remain in the skin when we go to bed. Therefore, the next tip is to find a cleanser that clears all these nasties while still keeping all the essential oils you need on the skin.
If possible, find a cleanser that suits your skin type. Thankfully, the market is flooded with products of this type at the moment. Read reviews and test different products until you find the one that keeps your skin looking healthy.
Get into Positive Habits
Often, it’s our bad habits that affect the skin daily. For example, do you smoke? For those who smoke, know that this is more likely to cause wrinkles. As the blood vessels close to the skin narrow, blood flow reduces, and our skin looks paler. As a side effect, fewer nutrients and less oxygen reach the skin and it ages much faster. Just in case you needed another reason to put down the cigarettes, they damage elastin and collagen.
Other positive habits include:
- Shaving carefully (lubricate the skin, use a sharp razor, and shave with the hair)
- Don’t spend so long in hot baths and showers
- Pat yourself dry rather than rubbing
- Steer clear of strong soaps
- Use a good moisturizer (with SPF)
Book a Treatment
Often, people think they have to go under the knife when the word ‘treatment’ is mentioned. In reality, there are some fantastic non-invasive and non-surgical treatments available. For example, Sydney Cosmetic Clinic provides anti-wrinkle, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, jawline sculpting, eye bag removal, facial slimming, and plenty of other services. Depending on the service you require, the packages are actually relatively affordable for the young and healthy skin you get at the end.
Eat and Drink Well
As the final tip, perhaps you’ve heard that exercise doesn’t compensate for a poor diet? Well, the same is true for your skin. Ultimately, the other tips in this guide are less valuable if you aren’t drinking plenty of water and eating healthily. While water keeps the skin hydrated, some research suggests that younger skin comes with fish oil supplements. Your diet should also contain whole grains, vegetables, lean proteins, and fruit.
With these five tips, you keep your skin looking young and healthy in the years ahead. Bonus tips include:
- Limiting stress
- Exercising regularly
- Sleeping well
- Choosing beauty products carefully
