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5 ways to age in style

Skin Care

Ideas explaining ageing abound. One view is that ageing results from wearing out; another is that ageing is programmed. Here are some tips on how to halt the process:

 

1. Avoid sugar and processed foods. There is a strong connection between your diet and the health of your skin which becomes more pronounced as we get older. As the largest body organ, the skin needs the right nutrition to stay young and healthy. Antioxidants, available from fruits and vegetables, are particularly important for healthy skin. While sugar and processed foods accelerate ageing, you can reverse this by consuming bone broth regularly. Bone broth is full of collagen which is important for skin health.

 

2. Moisturise your skin. Moisturiser protects the skin from environmental factors such as the sun, wind, and air conditioning. If you have oily skin or breakouts, you can use a lightweight, oil-free moisturiser every day. Healthy skin is soft, supple and contains moisture. Avoid soaps and cleansers that are drying as these can damage the skin. After the age of 30, introduce a serum to your beauty routine. Apply it on slightly damp skin before your moisturiser.

 

3. Sun protection.Did you know the sun can be damaging to your skin when you are indoors? According to experts, you should apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Most skin changes associated with aging are attributed to sun damage. The amount of wrinkles that develop, and how prominent they are, depends on a person's lifetime sun exposure.

 

4. Stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol. Wrinkles develop sooner and run deeper in people who smoke.

 

5. Exercise regularly. Exercising helps your skin by increasing blood flow which helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital. Sweating also flushes out dirt from your skin. Regular exercise helps tone muscles which help you look better overall. Exercise also eases stress which improves the general appearance of your skin. Keep the glow going by not smoking, eating well, exercising regularly, finding ways to de-stress and protecting your skin while out in the sun.

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