There’s really no getting around it. You simply can’t avoid aging. It’s a fact of life.
What you can avoid is looking your age. Some of the best ways to do that involve prevention. This article will provide you with some time-tested and proven methods to help you stay as young looking as possible, for as long as possible.
Anti-aging Skin Care Products
One way to fight against the signs of aging is by using high-quality skin care products specifically formulated to help improve your skin health. Look for products that work from the inside out, since many topical applications only provide temporary results.
Your skin is your largest organ, and anything you put on it will wind up being absorbed into your body. This is why it’s best to use skin care products with all natural ingredients.
Some of the best anti-aging skin care products are only distributed through physician’s offices, such as dermatologist offices and med-spa clinics. These products may be more expensive, but in most cases, the results they deliver are well worth the extra money they cost.
Protect Your Skin Inside and Out
Skin protection helps delay some of the most obvious signs of aging, like lines and wrinkles. One of the biggest sources of damage to the skin is too much sun exposure without the protection of sunscreen.
You should be wearing sunscreen daily, especially if you spend time outdoors. There’s even some evidence beginning to surface that indicates overexposure to indoor lighting may be almost as harmful.
Don’t forget to protect it from the inside as well. There are many foods that contain powerful antioxidants that are wonderful for the health of your skin. They protect your skin from the free radicals that run rampant in the environment and do untold damage to your skin cells.
It’s also important to make sure you stay hydrated. Not drinking enough will add to the appearance of aging skin.
Avoid Repetitive Movements
Some wrinkles occur through repetitive movements, like the lines in the forehead that result from too much frowning or the creases around the lips from smoking. (Believe it or not, you can get those lines from sipping too often from a straw!)
Also, be aware of how much time you spend with your head down, texting or looking at your phone…you could wind up with lines or wrinkles around your neck.
Many creases, lines and wrinkles occur simply because the muscles are used the same way over and over, multiple times a day. Over time it adds up, and the older you get, the more visible the results become, sometimes even decades later.
De-stress Yourself
Stress taxes your entire body, including your skin. Stress-related hormones have been shown to have a negative effect, including aging, starting at the cellular level. Stress is often at the root of premature aging symptoms.
Try to lessen the amount of stress you deal with on a daily basis as much as possible. You may find it helpful to take up yoga, learn how to meditate, or find ways to get more quality, restful sleep.
See a Dermatologist
No one can keep you as up-to-date on the latest and greatest in anti-aging breakthroughs as your dermatologist. They have access to products and treatments that can produce even more exceptional results than home-made concoctions, store-bought products or even a trip to your local day spa.