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9 ways that you can reduce premature skin ageing

Skin ageing is an inevitable part of life. It is human nature to grow old, and that will show in every part of your body, perhaps most notably the skin. The ageing process itself will in time make visible lines on your face and make it less full. The skin becomes drier and thinner. A large part of this process is irreversible and cannot be stopped. The lifestyle choices and environment you spend your time can also affect your skin, but those are factors you can control. Some preventive actions will let you slow down the ageing effects of these ‘extrinsic factors’ and help you look younger. Following are a few ways that prevent skin ageing:

 

 

  • Protect yourself from sun exposure – believe it or not, constant exposure to the sun can prematurely age your skin. It doesn’t matter if you are at the beach, or running some errands, you need to consider sun protection. Seeking shade, covering yourself with clothing or using sunscreen are all good ways to protect your skin.
  • Self-tanner is better than getting a tan – regardless if you wish to get a tan from the sun, a tanning bed or some other tanning equipment, you are essentially ageing your skin. That is due to the UV rays, which greatly accelerate the ageing process.
  • Quit smoking – smoking ruins your skin in a variety of ways. More notably, it causes wrinkles and sallow complexion. If you are a smoker, consider quitting. It will do your skin and your health well.
  • Don’t do repetitive facial expressions – every time you make a facial expression, you contract all underlying muscles. If you do this for many years, it will make the lines caused by these contractions permanent. One notable example is squinting eyes. Wear glasses, if you often find yourself squinting your eyes.
  • Mind your diet – you need a well-balanced and healthy diet, rich in vegetables and fruits. Eating a lot of refined carbohydrates and sugar can, in fact, accelerate the ageing process, so be sure to limit those.
  • Exercise regularly – many studies suggest that regular moderate exercise plays a huge role in skin ageing. Since physical activity improves blood circulation and boosts the immune system, you can bet that it is going to give your face a more youthful appearance.
  • Moisturise your skin – trapping water in your skin will keep it healthy and youthful. Use a moisturiser on a daily basis to reap these benefits.
  • Be mindful of alcohol – by drinking too much alcohol, you can dehydrate your skin and in time even damage it. It can make you look older than you really are.
  • Be careful when you cleanse your skin – vigorous scrubbing can irritate the skin and accelerate the ageing process. You have to be gentle and wash carefully to remove makeup and pollutants without irritating the skin.

As you can see, there is a lot you can do in regards to the ageing of your skin. It is up to you to implement the tips above into your daily lifestyle.

 

 

For more anti-ageing info, contact The Natural Doctor on 020 7224 4622.

 

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Source: http://thenaturaldoctor.org/services/women/anti-ageing