Aging affects all of us. As we get older, our skin begins to lose its natural elasticity and wrinkles start to appear. The most common signs of aging on the face are:
- Wrinkles and lines around the eyes and on the forehead
- Sagging skin
- Dull skin tone
- Fat below the chin
- Age spots
It sure can get depressing, but there are things you can do to control the future aging process.
Protect Your Skin From The Sun
Being sun safe is number one priority to prevent skin aging. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF 15) that protects you from both UVA and UVB rays. Make sure it is water resistant and remember that sunscreen can also help you to prevent skin cancer.
Eat Foods That Fights Wrinkles
Keep your skin looking as youthful as possible by making your diet as clean as you can. You should drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Improve your diet, adding certain key foods that can help with everything from wrinkles to sagging skin. Such foods are tomatoes, berries, yogurt, honey, fish and nuts.
Get Enough Sleep
They call it “beauty sleep” for a reason! During sleep our bodies go into repair mode, and that includes the skin. According to a study, sleeping for just six hours a night for a few days increases the appearance of wrinkles. Sleep deprivation can raise the cortisol levels. So get a healthy sleep and avoid dark circles and puffy eyes.
Try a Facial Massage
When the muscles on your face tense up, they are more likely to form wrinkles, which is why they need to be massaged out regularly. Anyone can do a facial massage at home to increase blood flow (which helps with collagen production) and to relieve wrinkle-causing muscle tension. Just a few minutes daily of facial massage can tighten skin, fade lines and make you look gorgeous.
Get a Facelift
As far as cosmetic surgery goes, a facelift is a very effective way to battle sagging skin. A face lift is used to lift the entire structure of the face up vertically in order to make the skin tighter and smoother. Depending on your particular face shape and areas needing improvement, your doctor will help come up with a treatment plan tailored to your own needs.
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