Categories
Weight Loss Exercise

Aging Skin, What Can You Do?



The older we get, the more our skin starts to show its age and we get wrinkles. It’s part of life, right? Yes, but there are ways to slow down the process. If you’re willing to take some healthy lifestyle steps now, your skin will look a lot better when you get older. Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do to prevent your skin from sagging and looking unhealthy prematurely.

Keep in mind that aging is a normal process, and skin will sag to some degree as you get older. This is because it loses elasticity over time and gravity starts to win. The areas around the eyes and mouth begin to develop deeper lines, and over time the entire face can begin to sag. More blemishes are also a common experience for many people as they get older. And you thought you were done with pimples after high school? Rosacea, reddened blotches with visible tiny red blood vessels on the face, can begin to show up for some as they get older.

Many people don’t take care of their skin through the years and resort to cosmetic surgery to try to get rid of the signs of aging. Some of these methods work and some don’t but really, it’s better to try to prevent or slow down the problems in the first place.

First, try to protect your skin from temperature extremes. Very hot or cold conditions will dry it and cause it to look older. If you live in a dry climate, your forced-air heating can really dry your skin. If this is the case, a humidifier in your home is a must.

Tanning can also be a real problem down the road since it causes long term damage. Too much sun exposure can also lead to skin cancers. Yes, you can have them removed but are you ready for the scars they leave? Wear sunscreen now to prevent problems later.

Harsh soaps and other cleansers can strip the moisture from your skin. Read the labels and avoid drying agents such as rubbing alcohol.

Environmental issues, such as smoke and pollution can do a number on your skin. Smoking is extremely hard on the whole body and it’s no surprise that it damages the skin too. The obvious answers here would be: don’t smoke, don’t hang around second-hand smoke, and live somewhere where the air is relatively clean.

Look for natural moisturizing methods when you can. Something as simple as vitamin E oil or coconut oil can be just as effective as expensive moisturizing products. Avoid excessive use of cosmetics, which may contain ingredients that can eventually cause problems with your skin. To stay looking fresh and natural, it’s a good idea to spend as much time that way (natural) as you can. That doesn’t mean you have to go without makeup entirely, of course. Learn about cosmetic ingredients, and know what you’re putting on your skin.

Diet and exercise have a huge effect on the health of aging skin, too. Pay attention to what you drink and avoid excessive consumption of caffeine and sugary drinks. Pure water is usually the best choice. Drink lots of it and you’ll look and feel better. Add a regular, moderate exercise program in to keep the blood flowing to your skin.

Pay attention to these factors, plus get enough sleep and try to diffuse stress, and you’ll have done your best for your skin. Why resort to gimmicks, when simple healthy living and a few quality skin care products are all you really need to look younger, longer?


Related Blogs

  • Related Blogs on Aging Skin
Categories
Weight Loss Exercise

Can You Slow Down Aging?



The aging process can’t be stopped in its tracks or slammed into reverse gear but it can be tricked into slowing down. So what can you do right now and in the future to live longer and look good while you’re doing it?

There are some obvious tricks to slowing down Old Father Time and some that are a little more obscure, but your attitude is just as important as the actual methods themselves. Some people have a very positive outlook on life, always get things done and get going when things get tough. Others let life and circumstances dictate their lives and are likely to age much more quickly.

Let’s have a look at some of the important ways in which you can, starting today, start holding back the aging process. Clearly the order in which these appear will have a different impact depending on your priorities. Let’s start with the killer?

Smoking
This is definitely a no-no. Smoking not only makes you look older by adding wrinkles to your face, it has a huge impact on your health and longevity.



A Healthy Diet
Eating in moderation will keep you much more fit and able to do the other things which will keep you younger-looking and with a younger outlook on life.

Exercise
If you exercise on a regular basis it can keep you younger looking for many more years than being a couch potato. Being active and occupied is clearly a major factor in defying the aging process since you’ll be more fit and less susceptible to illness and disease which can strike people down before they’ve lived their lives fully.

Drinking Alcohol
Imbibing, which may be an enjoyable pursuit, should be tempered with moderation. Too much alcohol ages appearance and may even have an effect on the brain.

Cutting Down/Out Fast Food
It puts on weight real fast, and a gym membership isn’t always the answer if you are too tired to attend the classes!

Cultivating Friendships
Being social shouldn’t be ignored as this life activity keeps you active and feeling younger. Friends get you outside of yourself and remind you to laugh… which also makes you feel and look younger.

Supplements
Do your research and find out which supplements are best for you. Vitamin E and Vitamin B are two thought to be very beneficial in slowing down body and mind aging problems.

Dealing with Stress
Too much stress is known to make people look older than they are, and have negative affects on the body too. Learn how to de-stress as much as you can and try not to get into situations that will stress you in the first place.

Drinking Water
It’s not everyone’s cup of tea? but water is really good for you. And while you’re upping your water intake, cut back on the coffee and sodas.

So what are you waiting for? Follow these tips and use common sense to not only stay younger-looking but feel younger as well.


Categories
Weight Loss Exercise

How to Use Anti Aging Skin Creme



Anti Aging Skin Creme is a bigger deal all the time as the baby boomers look to hang onto their youth. When you’re buying something, especially online, it’s tempting to rely primarily on reviews. This can be helpful when you’re buying, say, a book or a computer accessory, but when you’re buying something more personal and much more complex, like skin care products, reviews should be only one part of your shopping process.

Anti Aging Skin Creme Reviews

How to Use Anti Aging Skin Creme

Anti Aging Skin Creme

Before you buy any skin care product, you should know what problems you are trying to combat, such as fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles under your eyes, etc., and what ingredients you need to deal with those problems. Then you should buy a product with those ingredients.

Always remember that ingredients are key. Without the right ingredients, no amount of time spent reading anti aging skin creme reviews can help you buy the right product.

Second, in this same area of ingredients, keep in mind that you need to buy all-natural, organic ingredients; cheap products full of petrochemicals will not effectively treat your skin, may harm your skin and can have damaging effects on your health, or even cause cancer.

So you must know what is in the skin care product you are considering, and the best way to get this information is from the manufacturer, not from anti aging skin creme reviews. The reviews can be helpful and may include this information, but always verify it with the manufacturer.

Reviews are helpful once you’ve found a product that has ingredients you like, from a company that seems to have great customer service and with whom you think you’d like to do business. Then you can check out reviews and see what people like you are saying about the products you’re interested in. This is where the review process shines.

Anti Aging Skin Creme Reviews are Subjective

But even here, keep in mind that any review is one person’s subjective opinion. They may have had a different experience than you, may not have given it as long as you might have, may have different skin, or may have different needs. If they don’t like it, you might; if they like it, you might not.

So you will want to read more than a couple of anti aging skin creme reviews. But skin care creme reviews are an excellent way to get opinions from real people who are using skin care products under real conditions and who are willing to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly and share their experiences. And by reading several reviews of several different products you can get a fairly good comparison of them.

Related Blogs