What all we could give to look as young and fresh as we did back in the day. While aging is a natural process there are certain super safe and easy methods to avoid looking older before time by simply making some lifestyle changes.
Los Angeles based dermatologist and the author of Feed Your Face, Jessica Wu, claims “Your skin is a living organ that changes over time… Adjusting your skin care to accommodate these changes will help your skin stay healthy and looking its best.” So with this philosophy intact, here are five hacks from us, to your skin.
Age-Proof Your SPF Formula:
Saving yourself from sun-burn sounds like a chore, but trust us when we say it isn’t. It all starts with you promising your skin to accord it the due protection from the sun – whether or not you’re sunbathing at the beach. Adopting rituals as simple as wearing clothing featuring an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) or full-sleeved frocks to keep the tan at bay and adding some water-resistant SPF 30 will definitely save your skin some damage for days. Choosing the right sunscreen however, is a dilemma in itself, ideally, try avoiding alcohol-laden sprays or gels and search for sunscreens with antioxidants.
Do Away With Alcohol and Smoking:
To all those nicotine fanatics, reducing your smoking sessions is a necessity for the anti-aging process; after all, smoking not only speeds up aging, but also pales the complexion. If you’re dreading this, wait till you hear the next piece of advice: it might be time you lower your alcohol consumption, for it has a dehydrating effect that dulls the skin.
Level Up Your Diet:
We get it: these restrictions are irritating you with every syllable, but here are the additions: try adding in a surplus of fruits, vegetables, and natures goodies to prevent premature aging. Oh! And not to forget, the addition of weight lifting or some exercise – as intensive or self-paced as it may be – will do your circulatory and immune systems wonders, thus adding to your youthfulness.
Give Supplements A Second Thought:
Before you ask, the answer is no; some pills cannot reclaim your aging skin. However, taking in supplements that compensate for the lack of Omega-3s in your diet can make your skin rather moist and might also delay your skin’s maturing. Of course, if certain allergies, digestive issues or your personal inclination drives you away from fish and fish products containing Omega-3s, we recommend alternatives like flaxseed oil supplements or fish oil. But, be sure to consult a professional.
Be Kind To Your Skin:
This goes without saying, be gentle to your skin especially when cleaning or cleansing it. Try using softer wipes – if affordable – or else do not scrub your skin with the towel. Ideally, wash your face more than twice a day and be sure to do so more frequently in case you tend to sweat frequently. Indeed, moisturizers are good, but ensure they are best suited to your skin type and do not result in stings and burns.
Happy anti-aging skincare!
Disclaimer: This guide can only influence extrinsic aging, not intrinsic aging. Now, for the sake of this daunting dermatologist jargon, allow us to differentiate between the two variations. This guide cannot counter the natural, genetically geared aging process aka intrinsic aging but it can however, slowly but surely, alter the extrinsic aging process, which exacerbates based on environmental and social factors.
