Tips To Prevent Skin From Aging

The skin is the first indicator of age. Maybe because the skin bears all the brunt and vagaries, both from inside the body and also from the outside. However, since the lifestyle nowadays has become more hectic and the pollution levels at an all time high coupled with a diet that is rich in fats and grease, the skin is constantly under attack. The skin responds by getting wrinkled, becoming leathery, and more importantly displaying the symptoms of age. And the skin also develops another fight response. It stops waiting for the body and mind to get old. The skin ages faster. So, now it has become more common to find men and women who are only in their 20’s and 30’s but with skin that would more likely complement a fifty year old. The skin also becomes weak and so becomes the target of infections and other diseases. This can only be countered by knowing how to prevent the skin from aging. This will help you to keep the skin healthy and radiant. Read below to know how you can do so.

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Ways To Avoid Skin Aging

Avoid excess exposure to the sun. As often as possible, keep to the shade. A majority of the skin damage is caused by the sun. So, when going out don’t forget to wear a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. The sunscreen will provide protection against harmful sunrays. Better carry a sunscreen with you when you go out as the effects can wear off after a few hours.
A healthy skin ages slow. You can keep your skin healthy by exercising. Exercising regularly keeps the skin firm and also improves the elasticity. Exercise also keeps the skin radiant as it enhances the skin circulation.
The aging of the skin is also linked to stress. So, to reduce aging of the skin you should adopt measures to relieve your stress. Meditation is the best stress buster. Meditate for at least 5 minutes a day to cope with stress.
A proper diet is crucial in maintaining the health of the skin and reducing the impact of aging. Your diet should include foods rich in nutrients so that the skin gets the necessary nutrients to renew old cells. Cut down on your caffeine and soda drinks, and stay away from junk foods.
You can also take vitamin supplements if your diet is inadequate in providing those. Vitamin A supplements are very good in reversing skin damage, and they also help in preventing skin cell cancer. To limit damage from sun exposure you can take vitamin C supplements.
Exfoliation is another technique to tone down the aging effects on the skin. Use a mild exfoliant on the face. This is the best way to get rid of all dead skin cells. It also reverses the sun damage on the skin and also protects it from harmful radiation.
Smoking causes the skin to age faster. It also makes the skin wrinkled and leathery. So, avoid smoking or cut down your habit.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. This will keep the skin hydrated. Water also helps the skin in eliminating toxins.
Give your body enough rest. This will help all the organs to charge up and so improve their functionality. That is why sleep is very important. Sleep for at least 6 to 8 hours every day.

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