If you need to know how to stay young looking naturally, you may be disappointed to find out that there is no “magic” involved, and the path is not very exciting or glamorous.
The secret to looking younger is to simply get back to the basics. It involves common sense, commitment, and a simple approach.
Here are some easy tips for noticeable results in a matter of weeks.
Rest Well
So many of us are guilty of burning the candle at both ends. We get up early, possibly to finish up projects we could not complete the night before, only to stay up too late again the next night. The problem is that when you do not get plenty of rest consistently, you are practically writing an invitation for wrinkles to show up on your face, along with dark circles and/or bags under the eyes, deeper lines, and “hooded” eyelids.
Sleep requirements vary on an individual basis, but 7 or 8 hours per night is ideal. How many of you reading this article get 7 or 8 hours of sleep per night? If you are cramming for exams or a new mommy, chances are that you are not even coming close.
Eat Well
You are what you eat, as the saying goes. If you are consuming a diet high in fat, cholesterol, and a lot of greasy, fried foods, you are not doing your skin any favors. In addition to your skin becoming dull, a bad diet can give you acne on top of wrinkles!
It is hard to eat well with the fast-paced schedules we all deal with every day, so it makes sense to take a multi-vitamin or other supplements to fill in those nutritional gaps.
Drink Plenty of Water
Water is good for your body, and especially your skin because it provides a means to flush toxins from your system. The fewer toxins in your cells, the better your skin will look. There are so many flavors of water available today, plus some are chock full of vitamins and other good things (electrolytes) your body needs to be replenished every day.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants fight free radical damage running rampant through your body. Free radicals are damaged cells looking to steal molecules from healthy cells in your body. After molecules are stolen from healthy cells, they become damaged, too. Free radical damage not only causes all kinds of illnesses and diseases in your body, but it is a key factor in the aging of the skin.
Be sure to take a supplement containing antioxidants daily. Due to the high activity level of free radicals, you must supply your body with a fresh supply of antioxidants each day. An easy way to get some of those antioxidants is to drink a cup or two of green tea each day. Green tea is a great source of getting those cell-saving antioxidants.
Stop Smoking
Smoking accelerates the rate at which your skin ages! Smoking creates and deepens existing wrinkles. Smoking also speeds up free radical damage already present in your body.
Have you ever noticed that you can spot a smoker a mile away, not by the smell of smoke, the cough, or raspy voice, but by the look of their skin!
If you are serious about looking younger, lose the smokes.
Daily Workout
It is challenging to find time to work out a few times per week, but if you write “exercise” in your daily calendar and treat it just like you would a business meeting or conference with your child’s teacher, you will be more likely to stick with it. In other words, treat working out with as much importance as keeping a doctor’s appointment or attending a mandatory meeting at work.
By just walking for 30 minutes per day a few times per week, your circulation will improve, which will, in turn, improve your skin, as the blood flow will bring back a lovely healthy glow.
Clean And Moisturize Your Skin
If you live in a climate with severe temperatures (either hot or cold) it can take a toll on your skin. Windburn, sunburn, and forced air can make your skin dry and prone to wrinkles.
A good skincare regime – not an involved or difficult one – is critical to maintaining a youthful skin tone. Any makeup should be removed every night with a gentle yet thorough cleanser. This should be followed up with a good cream that hydrates the skin. A product containing vitamins and antioxidants is an excellent choice. A firming or toning mask once or twice a week will keep your skin looking and feeling great.
If you are unable to moisturize your face in the morning because you just run out of time, be sure at the very least that you wash your face and moisturize before bed.
These tips have shown you how to stay young looking naturally. None of the items are difficult to do, but consistency is the key. Anything worth pursuing takes a little time, patience, and action, and younger-looking skin is no exception.
