Aging is inevitable, but it’s something almost everyone wants to stop in its tracks. Whilst there are a number of aesthetic treatments you can undergo to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and give you an overall younger look, there are a myriad of other non-invasive you can also do to improve the youthful appearance of your skin.
1. Avoid the sun
Whilst it’s nice to feel the heat of the sun on your skin, if you fail to wear SPF or spend too much time in the sun, your skin will suffer. Not only is your risk of skin cancer greatly increased, but you will also age prematurely, too.
If you use sunbeds, this can also damage your skin and increase your risk of cancer. This is because the damaging part is the UV rays that are emitted by both the sun and sunbeds. If you like to have a bronze glow, consider tanning mousses or spray tans that don’t harm the skin or cause skin cancer.
It’s also important to note that the sun doesn’t necessarily need to be out for it to be harmful. UV rays can pass through clouds, so even if it’s a grey day, make sure you wear SPF. You can often find moisturizers infused with SPF for the face and body, meaning you can wear makeup over the top. Remember to re-apply every few hours, especially if you go in the water.
2. Exercise regularly
Exercise is important for your general health and wellbeing and can help you to live a longer, healthier life, but it can also help your skin, too. This is because when you exercise, your circulation improves which can have a direct impact on boosting your immune system. In turn, this can help you look younger and more youthful.
You don’t need to exercise like crazy – even moderate exercise a few times a week can make a big difference to your general fitness and appearance.
3. Quit smoking
Smoking is inherently bad for you, but it’s not just your lungs that are affected. Many long-term smokers find they have wrinkles around their mouth due to the expression required to smoke a cigarette. Their skin also appears more dull and sallow, and this can speed up the process of aging and make it more prominent.
4. Moisturize
One of the biggest mistakes people make is failing to moisturize their skin every day. Even if you don’t think you have dry skin, you still need to moisturize. Doing so could help remove excess oil, but that’s not all. When you moisturize, you trap water in the skin which contributes to a healthy, youthful appearance.
5. Limit alcohol consumption
We all enjoy a drink from time to time, and whilst the odd glass of wine might actually be beneficial to your heart health, binge drinking on a regular basis can actually have the opposite effect. Not only does excessive alcohol consumption cause liver and kidney issues and even contribute to an increased risk of cancer, but it’s also bad for your skin.
You’ll likely that alcohol dehydrates your body, but few connect that to the skin. When your skin is stripped of water and moisture, it appears duller and over time, this can age you prematurely. Cutting back on your alcohol consumption can prevent this, especially when paired with a good moisturizer as mentioned above.
Summary
You can’t stop aging entirely, but there are ways you can prevent your skin from aging prematurely or worse than it might otherwise. Of course, genetics will play a role, but these tips will stand you in good stead for preventing excessive aging.