How to get Younger Looking Skin
There are hundreds of skin-care products on the market, and every single one of them claims to reverse the aging process. The reality is that no one is immune to the effects of aging. There is no magic potion to turn back the hands of time, but a quality anti aging cream will hydrate your skin while minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
The Signs of Aging Skin
As you age, your skin produces less collagen. A lack of collagen results in dry skin, wrinkles and a loss of elasticity. Genetics, blood circulation and hormones also play a role in how your skin ages.
The most common signs of aging include dull skin, crow’s feet, laugh lines, drooping eyelids, age spots, fine lines, loss of elasticity, a loss of firmness and dark circles under the eyes.
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External factors can speed up the aging process. Sun exposure, smoking, poor diet, environmental pollutants and an ineffective skin care routine all affect your skin’s appearance.
How to Choose the Right Skin-Care Products
It’s important to avoid fads when choosing a skin care product. It wasn’t long ago that every beauty blogger was recommending coconut oil for everything from acne and crows feet to dry skin and rosacea. Unfortunately, coconut oil is comedogenic. Any product classified as comedogenic will clog your pores. Coconut oil does more harm than good when it comes to skin care.
So, how do you know if a product is effective? Choose products that provide evidence to support their claims.
Ingredients That Work
Look for products that contain ingredients clinically proven to nourish the skin and reduce the signs of aging. A cleanser with alpha and beta hydroxy acids will exfoliate and remove excess oil. Products that contain antioxidants, like vitamin C and vitamin E, moisturize and protect skin. Zinc prevents sun damage. Your skin-care routine should incorporate all of these ingredients.
The most effective anti-aging creams include niacinamide and retinol. Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, strengthens the skin’s barrier resulting in a more even skin tone. Retinol, a non-irritating form of vitamin A, accelerates skin cell turnover by increasing the production of collagen. If you want glowing skin with less fine lines and wrinkles, start using a retinol serum.
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Tips for Youthful Skin
There are steps you can take, in addition to using the right skin-care products, to give your skin a youthful glow.
Hydrated skin is beautiful skin. Women should be drinking 2.1 liters of water every day. Men require 2.6 liters of water a day. Download a free app on your phone to keep track of your water intake, and take a bottle of water with you everywhere you go. Drinking more water makes your skin look smoother and fuller.
Are you getting enough sleep? If you’re tired, your skin is tired. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it. Cut back on caffeine. Avoid using your cell phone or tablet before bed. The blue light from electronics disrupts your circadian rhythm. If you still can’t fall asleep, talk to your doctor.
Are your shower habits destroying your complexion? Long, hot showers might feel great, but they dehydrate your skin. Turn down the hot water and limit how long you stay in the shower. Apply moisturizer after you shower while your skin is still wet. Gently pat your skin dry instead of rubbing it. Your skin is more vulnerable to irritation after a shower.
It is never too early to start an anti-aging skin-care routine. Put in the effort now so your skin will be smooth and clear in the future.
