How to Protect your skin from ageing?
Skin is the topmost layer of the body and it is a mirror that reflects your age. And it is an everyday reminder that you are aging. However, if you put some extra effort and try a little harder you can regain your skin’s liveliness and youthful radiance. It is difficult to maintain the glow and shine of your skin amidst pollution, bad weather, and stress. Most of all ageing is inevitable and takes a toll on your skin. A simple modification in lifestyle and proper nutrition will make your skin prolong its youthfulness and radiance. Here are some tips that could make your skin look bright and wrinkle-free despite your age.
1. Drink plenty of water
There are lots of doubts that will arise with this topic. How many glasses to take in a day? At what time interval should I take water? Can I have it after meals or before meals? If you think on these lines it might sound like a big goal to achieve. A simple way is to just drink water whenever you are thirsty and whenever your body prompts you to have, like hiccups. The reason we normally end up taking less water despite our thirst is only because we are occupied with important work we don’t have water handy or we are simply too lazy to go and have water. Otherwise, it’s very much a self-soothing task. It is not necessary that you have to drink only water. You can vegetables, fruit juices, and tender coconut also.
Why water is necessary for beautiful skin?
Our body consists of 60% of water. Water is a vital nutrient to the life of every cell in our body. It lubricates joints and forms saliva. It is an essential part of every internal organ in our body. Water regulates our body temperature through sweating and urination. It assists in flushing waste.
2. Eat a well-balanced diet
Take the recommended amount of carbohydrates, protein, and fat in your diet in its natural form. Avoid canned food as the preservatives and added flavors might spoil your skin’s health and also your body’s overall well-being. Stop taking unhealthy snacks. Substitute with fruits and nuts. Add omega-3-rich food to your daily intake. Fish and other seafood are rich in omega-3. Seeds like flax seed, chia seed, walnuts, and soya beans have plenty of omega 3. Even some vegetables like spinach and Brussels sprouts are the best plant sources to get omega-3. You can even take fish oil capsule supplements. Add plenty of vitamin E to give a natural glow to your skin.
Why Fruits and Vegetables are important for glowing skin?
In our body, certain harmful particles are running in the bloodstream which are called free radicals. These are developed by exposure to pollution, stress, and other toxins that get into our bodies in various ways. Fruits and vegetables have plenty of anti-oxidants that bind these free radicals and help to expel them from our bodies.
3. Cleanse your skin
Take good care of your skin by exfoliating the dead skin cells once in two weeks. It promotes the regeneration of new cells. Use a mild face wash or soap to cleanse every day. Use only sulfate-free bath products. Massage your skin with light moisturizer in a circular motion two times a day. After bathing and before going to bed. This will help the skin to regenerate new cells and the result is radiant skin.
4. Sun-protect your skin
Always apply sunscreen before going out. Apart from that use sunglasses, a scarf, and an umbrella to protect your facial skin from the harsh rays of the sun if you are not a fan of sunspots and wrinkles.
5. Avoid getting frown lines
Don’t frown much to avoid those vertical wrinkles along your eyebrows and glabella. Always keep smiling as it is good for your facial muscles.
6. Moisturize
Moisturizing your skin is an important ritual of the day. Be it summer or winter, skin needs to be moisturized to avoid dryness and wrinkles.
How to buy a good moisturizer?
Find out your skin type. There are four types of skin which include oily, dry, normal, and sensitive. Choose your moisturizer based on the type of skin you have. Read the label carefully. And use the one that is relevant to your skin type. There are different types of moisturizers for the face and body. Do not use the one for the body on the face and vice versa. Check the label carefully to read the ingredients.
Avoid moisturizers containing the below ingredients
- Sodium lauryl sulfateStop aging of skin
- BHA
- Triclosan and triclocarban
- Aminophenol, Diaminobenzene, Phenylenediamine (Coal Tar)
- Parabens
- Polyethylene/PEGs
- Retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate, retinoic acid, and retinol
- Petroleum distillates.
7. Excercise
Doing regular workouts is not only good for your internal organs and physique but also it is necessary for your skin health. Those stretches and floor exercises help your skin improve its elasticity and bring radiance to your skin, head to toe. Facial exercises and yoga bring shine to your face.
Things to remember to get flawless skin
You can improve your skin’s health and appearance with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper pampering of your skin. Vitamin supplements like collagen, vitamin D, omega 3, vitamin A, and vitamin E also help to bring a glow to your skin. Most of all live a stress-free life. It is easier said than done. But remember, you have to try to make your life easy in all ways to have everlasting youthfulness of skin and overall good health.
