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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