Everybody wants to be younger and never wants to get old. Wrinkles are a natural
part of the aging process, but these days people take drastic measures
at early ages to prevent them from developing. If you want to keep your
skin looking youthful and healthy without having to use fillers or
plastic surgery,
try these 10 tips that are sure to reduce wrinkles in
the long-run.
Avoid The Sun As Much As Possible
The radiation of the sun can be very damaging and can cause
premature aging to the skin, so it is important to avoid the sun as much
as possible. It’s especially important to avoid the sun between the
hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. because that’s when the rays are most
powerful. If you must go out during these hours, stay away from
reflective surfaces such as sand, water, glass and metal as they can
intensify the sun’s rays. If you live at a higher altitude, keep in mind
that your skin will burn faster so don’t spend a considerable amount of
time outside.
Wear Dark Sunglasses and Sunscreen
If you’re going out on a sunny day no matter what time of the day or what time of
year, be sure to put sun-glass on and a very good cover materials to cover every part of your body that will be
exposed. It also doesn’t hurt to
use products like lotion, makeup and lip balm that can contain small
amounts of sunscreen. But sunscreen alone can’t protect your skin, so
wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats
and sunglasses to fully protect your skin from the sun.
Get Plenty Of Exercise
Exercise not only keeps your body healthy, fit and strong, it keeps your
skin healthy and strong as well. By exercising daily, you can increase
the amount of oxygen that flows to your skin, which is key to keeping it
healthy. It’s also helpful to practice neck and facial exercises that
work the lips, cheeks and forehead as they can also prevent wrinkles
from developing over time.
Eat Balanced Diet Foods
It is important to eat foods that contain vitamins A, B, C and
E as they can protect your skin from damage from oxidation. Make sure
your diet is balanced and contains plenty of fruits, vegetables and
whole grains in order to get the recommended daily value of these
vitamins. Another skin-healthy food to incorporate into your diet is
oil, particularly olive oil and cod liver, which can prevent wrinkles and soften skin.
If you don’t cook with olive oil often, massage some onto your skin to
soak up the benefits that way.
Massage Your Skin Often
Massaging your skin is actually very beneficial because it also gets
the blood and oxygen flowing to your skin, which can reduce wrinkles in
the long-run. When massaging, be firm but gentle with your skin and
focus on areas that wrinkle easily like the lips, neck, cheeks, forehead
and upper arms. Use a moisturizer like lotion or oil, or whip up a mask
of egg whites, which are full of the skin-friendly vitamins B and E,
for a natural moisturizer.
Use Moisturizers
Using moisturizers is key to having youthful, healthy skin. When the
skin cells dry out, that’s when fine lines and creases will begin to
form. So moisturize early and often to prevent wrinkles from developing
prematurely. Wash your skin with a moisturizing soap or body wash –
don’t use an alkaline-based soap as that will dry out your skin – and
moisturize your skin with a water-based moisturizer afterward.
Wear Self-Tanner
Some research has shown that certain chemicals in self-tanner,
particularly melanin and dihydroxyacetone, can protect your skin from
the harmful effects of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. However, further
researcher is still needed, and you should also refrain from using
self-tanner if you suffer from an allergic reaction.
Don’t Smoke
Smoking increases your risk for many health problems, but it can also
wreak havoc on your skin. Smokers have a 50 percent higher chance of
developing squamous cell carcinoma, which is a type of skin cancer, than
non-smokers.
Don’t Drink Alcohol Before Bedtime
If you like having a glass of wine in the evening, make sure you do
so at least three hours before going to bed. Research shows that alcohol
increases the leakage of water into the capillaries, which naturally
occurs when you lie down. Increased water leakage can cause the skin to
become saggy and can even cause it to look puffy – two things you don’t
want your skin to do.
Lie On Your back When Sleeping
When you lie on your side or on your stomach, your face gets smushed
against the pillow. Over time, this can cause the skin on your face to
develop wrinkles. Try sleeping on your back
instead. Your face won’t be smushed against the pillow and gravity will
hold everything in place.
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