Anti
Aging Skin Care: Staying Young from the Inside Out
When
you look into the faces of your older relatives, it may
reveal some aging signs you will experience in the future.
Bags under the eyes, furrowed brows, sagging chins …
many aging patterns are inherited from one generation to
the next. However, this does not mean that you should throw
out all of your anti aging skin care regimens. While wrinkles
and sagging are a fact of life, there are many anti aging
skin care techniques you can use in your everyday life,
and yes, they do work if you are diligent.
A
key factor in your anti aging skin care routine should be
avoiding sun damage and cigarette smoke. It is estimated
that sun damage is responsible for up to 80 percent of wrinkles
and other signs of skin aging. To prevent sun damage, your
anti aging skin care routine can include lots of sunblock
and staying out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. In
addition, research has shown that cigarette smoke—both
firsthand and secondhand—increases wrinkles and dryness
in skin.
Your
next anti aging skin care secret may be found in the foods
you eat. Inflammation is a chief cause of skin aging, and
by eating the proper foods, you can reduce inflammation
throughout your body. Foods that will greatly assist you
with anti aging skin care are fatty fish that are rich in
omega-3 fatty acids (i.e. salmon), colorful fruits and vegetables
(at least 5 servings a day), legumes and nuts. Foods to
avoid in the name of anti aging skin care are sugars, starches,
and excess salt.
A
final feature of anti aging skin care is topical products
like creams, lotions, cleaners, and the like. While many
studies are uncovering various compounds that improve the
look of wrinkled skin, alpha hydroxy acids have been a champion
in anti aging skin care for years. Alpha hydroxy acids are
found in lotions, applicator pads, and are also used by
doctors for chemical peels. Similar to microdermabrasion,
alpha hydroxyl acids smooth out fine lines and promote the
production of firming collagen in the skin.
In
general, a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle will give
you excellent results in your anti aging skin care efforts.
For example, regularly performed, medium to high intensity
exercise will also keep your skin looking young by increasing
blood flow and muscle tone. Therefore, whatever you do to
maintain your body’s health will likely encourage
youthful looking skin.
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