Youthful, fresh-faced, healthy skin is what we all strive for. You may not be able to stop the passing of time, but you can slow down the effects of natural aging such as wrinkles and frown lines. You don’t need plastic surgery to obtain clear, glowing, younger looking skin. The answer can be as close as your medicine cabinet and makeup bag.
Your skin is an organ that changes through the years. You can take proper care of your skin by nourishing it from the outside with skincare products, and from the inside by eating a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins and vitamins.
Anti-Aging Skincare Tips That Work
Wash With a Gentle Skin Cleanser: Use a mild face wash that contains essential fatty acids to keep your skin hydrated. Use a light hand, cleansing in gentle, circular motions, as scrubbing the skin too hard can cause irritation and accelerate aging. Harsh cleansers can leave your skin vulnerable to infections.
Chemical Exfoliants: As you age, the skin slows down in replenishing itself, leaving you with skin that looks dull and uneven. Exfoliants remove dead cells from your skin. Chemical exfoliants dissolve the bonds between skin cells, which allows them to detach. Exfoliants such as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) slow down the aging process and work on all skin types. AHAs are also known for fading uneven skin pigmentation.
Use a Rich Face Cream:Â Rich face creams nourish your skin by adding moisture, which helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Oil glands become less active as you age, so rich face creams feed your skin with essential oils. Rich face creams trap water against the skin, pumping up deep crevices. Be sure to apply the creams to your neck as well.
Retinoids: As you age skin begins to lose collagen, the protein responsible for keeping skin smooth and lifted. Using a retinoid two to three times a week with the prescription strength of Vitamin A will help your skin stay taut and eliminate sagging.
Moisturize: Aging generally brings the drying of skin. This is good news if you battle oily skin, but dry skin brings premature aging. Applying moisturizing creams helps your skin stay hydrated, leaving you with youthful, glowing skin.
Apply Sunscreen: Although sunshine is glorious, the sun is responsible for much of your skin’s visible signs of aging and damage. The sun’s UV rays break down collagen, leading to thin skin and wrinkles. The sun is also responsible for uneven pigmentation patches. SPF 30 sunscreen can fade age spots, improve skin texture and flatten wrinkles. Look for sunscreens that contain antioxidants to protect the collagen of your skin.
By taking daily care of your skin, you can slow down the effects of time. No matter your age, it truly is possible to love the skin you’re in!
Awesome, easy to follow anti-aging skincare tips!
Nancy Mangano is an American beauty/fashion/style influencer, fashion journalist, screenwriter and author of the Natalie North murder mystery book series. Visit Nancy on her global online fashion/style/beauty magazine Strutting in Style! at https://nancymariemangano.com, her Facebook page Nancy Mangano at https://www.facebook.com/nancymmangano/ Twitter @https://twitter.com/nancymangano and her author website http://www.nancymangano.com
