No one can prevent the passage of time but when it comes to looking youthful, an anti aging skin care regimen can slow down the clock. Here’s a quick At-A-Glance guide to achieve that glow from the inside out.
1. Eat a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. There is never a substitute for the supplements you get from unprocessed food. You can only deliver what your body needs if you’re conscientious about eating healthy. Fruits and vegetables provide necessary substances to lower cholesterol flush out toxins and boost the immune system. This will impact the effects of aging.
2. Take high-quality vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Vitamins stimulate healthy cell growth, oxygen flow to the skin and fights skin irritations. Vitamins are also essential in the production of collagen which plays a vital role to our most important organ. A multi-vitamin is advantageous in that it delivers just about everything you need. Once per day you get Zinc that promotes healthy hair and skin; Riboflavin that helps prevent oily skin, dermatitis and strengthen nails; and Selenium which preserves the elasticity of the skin. You can try but your skin will not get fed from the outside alone.
3. Drink plenty of filtered water each day. The very best way to keep your skin hydrated is to moisturize from the inside. Replenishing our bodies with water keeps our cells hydrated, especially with all the caffeinated drinks we consume, which dehydrates the body.
4. Exercise. Daily exercise will get your blood flowing and stimulate the oxygen flow to the skin.
5. Eliminate coffee, tea and alcohol. You can still enjoy your vices in moderation. All of those drinks dehydrate the body and saps it of Vitamin B. A deficiency of Vitamin B results in dry thin skin.
6. Don’t Smoke. It’s obvious for health reasons but will you stop for your vanity? It’s proven that smoking causes wrinkles, fine lines, leathery skin, nicotine-stained teeth, stunts your growth and reduces the blood supply to your skin. Is that motivation for you?
7. Use sun protection every day. All year round you should use sunscreen. Sunscreen will prevent up to 90 percent of skin damage caused by UV rays.
8. Sleep. Lack of sleep can cause flaky dry patches, puffiness in the eyes, pale or ashy skin tone and hair loss.
9. Enjoy life, Relax and Laugh more. This has been proven that laughing uplifts and rejuvenates us.
10. Review your food choices. Many foods contain pesticides, antibiotics and preservatives that our bodies cannot digest. This impacts our immune system which will show up on our faces. You know the term “you are what you eat,” well they meant it to be literal.