Have you started to see some fine lines, wrinkles, or bagginess in your skin? According to an article on www.dailymail.co.uk, your skin can start aging as early as your mid-twenties! NOT good news.
The skin starts to age naturally in your mid-20s.
According to Dr Andrew Wright, a consultant dermatologist with Bradford NHS Trust, as we get older production of collagen - the protein which acts as scaffolding to the skin - slows, and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into place, has less spring and can even break.
Dead skin cells don't shed as quickly and turnover of new skin cells may decrease slightly.
This causes fine wrinkles and thin, transparent skin - even if the first signs may not appear until our mid-30s (unless accelerated by smoking or sun damage).
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1035037/Old-time-When-body-really-starts-going-downhill.html#ixzz3Jcio4Nzs
I'm in my mid-twenties and I want to keep my skin looking as youthful as possible for as long as possible. So what can we do to combat the aging of our skin? Thankfully, several things!
1. Drink water. There is a reason you see and hear it everywhere. It's not just important for hydration, it's important in every aspect of keeping yourself not only healthy, but beautiful. If you have trouble consuming the amount of water you should daily, get a large water bottle and finish the water that it holds before a certain time of day. I use a Camelback water bottle and love it!
2. Take your vitamins. Your skin loves vitamin c and biotin as well as others that you might not be getting enough of through diet alone.
3.Wear sunscreen. Everyone knows exposure to the sun causes aging and can even cause cancer. Stay out of tanning beds, wear sunscreen and/or makeup that contains SPF (even in the winter and on overcast days), and wear hats and protective layers in direct sunlight.
4. Rid your body of impurities. Smoking, junk food, even caffeine. All of these things can be detrimental to your overall health and have a negative effect on your skin.
5. Get some rest. Lack of sleep makes for dull, lifeless skin.
6. Get moving. Exercise promotes healthy skin. Just make sure to wash your face afterwards to avoid breakouts.
7. Follow a daily skin regimen. Wash your face at least once, but maybe twice a day, depending on your needs and make sure you are using the right cleanser. For instance, you don't want to use a harsh cleanser, such as a daily blackhead scrub, if you have dry skin. A good way to know which kind to use is to see a dermatologist. I was surprised by what mine had to say and had to switch to a gentler, more moisturizing cleanser. It's also a good idea to use an exfoliating cleanser once or twice a week. If you're like me, after about 3 days I will begin to notice flakes on my skin. This tells me that it's time to exfoliate and slough off all of that dead skin. If you do this, you will notice that your make up goes on smoother and your skin will have an overall brighter appearance. Follow up your cleanser with a moisturizer to replenish your skin. Coconut oil is my favorite moisturizer.
8. Use anti-aging products. Things like Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C, Hyaluronic acid (learn more about it here), Green Tea, and eye creams can all help your skin stay youthful and healthy. I've recently had the opportunity to try out some products containing these ingredients and have enjoyed the benefits of using them, as well as using the rest of the tips I've listed. My skin looks brighter and healthier and feels moisturized and nourished.
I've been using Body Merry's Pro A Serum and Hyaluronic Dew Serum. I apply the Dew Serum for during the day and I use the Pro-A Serum at night.
I've also been using Foxbrim's Organic Youthful Radiance Eye Cream and have seen a huge improvement in my eye area. My dark circles have faded drastically and the puffiness has diminished as well.
I hope you have found these tips helpful. Try them out and let me know how they work for you! What are your tips to healthy, younger looking skin?
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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