Who doesn't want to age like a fine wine?
When it comes to what is your age , age is really just a number.
But what if you have early wrinkles or years of sun exposure have resulted in older looking skin? How can you make your face soft and look younger again?
As we age, our hormone levels drop and our skin gets drier.
1. Stay out of the sun
It’s true that the sun isn’t the only factor in the overall appearance of your skin, it does play a great role.
In fact, damage from the sun’s light is responsible for about 90% of your skin’s aging. Sun's light break down the elastin in your skin, causing a dry and dull appearance, wrinkles, uneven skin tone etc etc.
Always wear a good quality sunscreen. Keep in mind that the sun’s rays are out whether it’s sunny or cloudy. so make sure that you wear sunscreen everyday.
2. Smile
Different people of different age groups studied thousands of photographs and were asked to guess the age of models with different facial expressions. Neutral expressions provided the most accurate results, and fearful expressions made models look older; happy faces were rated as younger than they really were.
3. Drink plenty of water
Another key factor of younger looking skin is hydration. You should have atleast 8 glasses of water each day to keep your skin looking radiant and healthy. Dehydration can rapidly cause your skin to look dry and dull.
Drinking enough water each day recharge your skin’s tissue and cells, allowing your skin to look younger and healthier.
4. Don’t Forget Your Neck
“As you age, the neck loses elasticity faster than anywhere else on your body. You should be every bit as diligent and careful about taking care of your neck as you are about your face.
To keep this part of your younger looking skin routine, follow these steps Moisturize every morning and night, exfoliate once or twice a week , and apply sunscreen regularly.
5. Take supplements
Basis by Elysium Health is a supplement that's been shown to increase NAD+ level. But as with any supplement, always consult your doctor prior to taking it.
6. Limit alcohol and caffeine
We hate to break it to you, but yes, excessive amounts of alcohol can dehydrate and damage your skin.
Both alcohol and caffeine can have health benefits when consumed moderately, too much can be damaging for your skin.
Both can dehydrate your body . What’s more disturbing is that some of these effects can be permanent.
7. Eat Mango's
They are filled with beta-carotene, which helps your skin repair itself, stay smooth, and even delay the wrinkles. When it’s not their season, try winter squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe, and apricots for the same effects.
8. Eat more greens and reds
Fruit and veggie consumption resulted in better skin complexion, according to a study.
9. Exercise four or more times per week
A study showed that regular exercise can slow the aging process. You’ll defend muscle loss and sleep better when you exercise most days of the week. Mix cardiovascular exercise for heart and lungs, resistance exercise for muscles, and stretching for flexibility
10. Protect Your Hands to Look Younger
To have younger looking skin on your hands, remember to always wear gloves while washing dishes and to moisturize regularly.
Apply a layer of lotion to your hands each time you put on rubber gloves. Not only will it protect them, it’ll give you an extra dose of moisture.
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