11 Effective Tips to Prevent Premature Skin Aging!

senior woman with beautiful skin

Aging is inevitable. While some people are blessed with excellent genes for fair, healthy and young-looking skin, you cannot trust genes alone to do the job.

Taking good care of your skin now will give you an advantage in the later years.

There are plenty of ways to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on your skin.

All it takes is the commitment to care for your skin tirelessly.

Here are 11 effective tips!

Tip 1: Cleanse your skin twice daily using a mild cleanser.

Always use a mild cleanser in washing your face.

Avoid using anything with harsh ingredients that can dry out the skin such as alcohol.

The skin on your face down to the neck is more sensitive than the other areas of your skin.

Don’t use soap in washing these two areas as soaps contain ingredients that can dry them out.

keeping face clean and drinking water

Tip 2: Make it a habit to drink at least 8 glasses of water

Keep your body hydrated by drinking lots of water everyday and eating fruits with high water content. This can’t be emphasized enough.

You’re more prone to form wrinkles when your skin doesn’t get enough moisture, so it’s important to drink lots of water.

The daily water requirement each day is 8 glasses.

During hotter seasons though such as summer, increase your water consumption.

Same goes when you are playing sports or are involved in strenuous activities.

Bring a water bottle everywhere you go to help you hydrate. Leave water in your car and always have water at work or in school.

Tip 3: Opt for natural moisturizers like Argan oil.

It is important to keep your skin moisturized and the same goes with your hair and nails.

It may seem like too much work but actually all you need is just a few minutes each day to moisturize all three body parts.

What product can you use to moisturize all three? Argan oil!

This Moroccan oil is an excellent choice in moisturiser because it is loaded with essential fatty acids and Vitamin E.

These two nutrients alone have powerful moisturising properties.

Argan oil also comes with Sterols. These Sterols lock in moisture to the skin therefore keeping it well hydrated.

Antioxidants in the oil like Vitamin E, Carotenoids, Ferulic acid and Polyphenols also protect the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals such as UV rays.

Most of the nutrients in the oil also allows skin cells to regenerate and the result of that is a more youthful skin.

middle aged woman applying argan oil

Day or night application?

There’s a simple rule of thumb that will help you distinguish between which products to apply in the morning or at night.

If the product protects your skin, it’s better applied in the morning.

If it’s for anti aging and rejuvenation, it’ll work best at night when your body is repairing itself.

Natural Anti-aging products often work best when in conjunction to the body’s natural processes.

Because it protects and rejuvenates the skin, argan oil is best applied day and night!

Tip 4: Remove dead skin cells through weekly exfoliation.

No matter how much you moisturize, skin cells get damaged by a number of factors that are beyond our control.

To facilitate faster cell regeneration, its best to exfoliate regularly to remove the outer layer of your dead skin.

You should treat your skin to an exfoliation at least once a week.

Dead skin cells build up on the skin. Exfoliating will reveal new and younger skin.

Exfoliating will instantly give your skin a youthful makeover. How?

After exfoliating, your skin will have a smooth surface and a smooth surface will reflect light therefore the appearance of lines is reduced.

exfoliating and sun protection

Tip 5: Never go out without protection from the sun!

Protect your skin from the sun every single day.

Whether you are going to the beach or just going out for some errands, protecting your skin from the sun is essential.

Lather on sunscreen with broad spectrum protection. Choose one with SPF of at least 30 that has both UVA and UVB protection.

The sunscreen lotion should also be lathered on to all exposed areas of the skin at least 15 minutes before getting exposed.

Wearing of sunscreen is a must every day, no matter the season.

The same is true when you get a tan from tanning beds and any other indoor tanning equipment.

This is because tanning equipment emit harmful UV rays just like the sun and these UV rays ages the skin quickly.

Although sun exposure is needed by the body, having too much of it is bad for the body as well.

Avoid the terrible sun hours from 10am to 4pm.

During safe hours though still carry with you necessary protection from the sun’s rays.

Tip 6: Minimize your alcohol intake.

Drinking in moderation is said to be good for your cardiovascular health according to some studies.

However, its negative effects overshadow its benefits.

Not only does it dehydrate the skin, it damages it in time resulting in an older-looking skin.

Alcohols also make you retain fluids and pack calories.

healthy eating

Tip 7: Follow a healthy and balanced diet.

You are what you eat. Support your skin by eating food groups that are good for your skin.

Your diet should have carbohydrates, protein, and fiber in balanced proportions.

Food such as tuna, salmon and mackerel are rich in protein and essential fatty acids that help keep skin moisturized.

You should make sure that your meals include fresh fruits and vegetables as studies suggest that fresh fruits and vegetables may actually help prevent damage that causes premature skin aging.

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals essential for cell growth and repair.

They are also rich in antioxidants that fight the free radicals and help keep aging at bay.

You should also avoid eating lots of sugar and other food items packed with refined carbohydrates as a number of studies suggest that they can speed up the rate at which the skin ages.

Tip 8: Exercise is not only good for health, but also for skin.

Be active. Exercise keeps your body fit and healthy.

You can do yoga, hit the gym, ride the bike or simply take daily walks.

Studies suggest that moderate exercise can actually bolster the immune system and improve circulation.

So not only is exercise good for your health, it is also great for the skin.

Notice how after exercising, your skin sports this glow?  Do it regularly and you’ll see a vast improvement on your skin.

If your mobility is limited, consult your doctor regarding what simple exercises you can do.

staying active and enough rest

Tip 9: Complete your beauty sleep.

To keep our skin healthy and youthful, we need to have our sleep.

You probably have heard about the importance of getting your beauty sleep.

Many used to consider beauty sleep as a myth but science has proven that this is actually a fact.

It is during night time that the skin repairs and renews itself.

The process of skin repair and renewal takes about 8 hours.

When you are not getting enough sleep, your skin tends to appear puffy around the eyes and cause your wrinkles to stand out and look so much worse.

So make sure that you get about 8 hours of sleep everyday.

Tip 10: Let go of smoking.

Cigarette smoking is the second ranked biggest cause of wrinkles next to the sun’s Ultra Violet rays.

The nicotine in cigarettes constricts the blood vessels cutting off oxygen and nutrient supply to the skin.

Smoking does not only cause skin wrinkling it also constricts blood vessels and decreases oxygen flow to the skin.

Age spots, fine lines and pigmentation will start appearing because the skin would take more time in repairing damaged skin cells.

good habits to do

Tip 11: Don’t stress yourself out.

Stress leads to many health problems.

Once you start to worry too much about certain things, you get stressed and you don’t get enough peace and relaxation.

Learn to manage your stress and help your body. Look for various ways to channel out your stress.  

Learn a craft, go to the spa, do yoga – these are just a few examples of de-stressing your life.

When you learn to relax, your body is healthier, keeping you looking and feeling young.

A positive attitude makes life more beautiful and less stressful.

  • Try your best to accept who you are and where you are currently in your life.
  • Have gratitude in your heart. Be thankful for the things that you have and the people who love and support you.
  • If you want to change some things in your life, then assess and analyze the things you want to change. Remember to make a change for yourself, for your own good and not to please others.
  • You should be kinder to yourself. Don’t tell yourself things that you would not say to others.

Conclusion

Many people are focused on addressing obvious or visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.

However, you should also realize that aside from anti-aging procedures and products, one’s diet and lifestyle choices both play a crucial role in fighting off aging.

Preventing premature skin aging can be achieved with these simple 11 tips.

Remember the basics because the more natural, the better. Sometimes you just need to find out what works for you and stick to it. 

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