Your skin, along with your eyes, teeth, and hair are the things that will show your age. They can give an accurate picture of your true age, or they can mislead the viewer making you look younger than your years or they can mislead by making you look older than your years.
Our skin is probably the most obvious indicator of the three and it's condition can be influenced as you age by many factors such as:
- Diet
- Smoking
- Sun Exposure
- Medications
- Hormones
- Hydration levels
- Genetics and Race
- Skin care products
As we age, the way in which we look after our health (or don't look after our health) will begin to become apparent on our skin. Our skin will tell a tale of how we have treated our body as a whole as well as how we have taken care of our skin. The speed in which this happens is variable due to genetics and race – some people and some races (darker skin in particular) can mistreat themselves throughout their lives and still have %E2%80%93-what-makes-it-better.html" younger looking skin than their friend who is the same age – but no matter what your genetics are, if you look after yourself and your skin, it will tell a better story than if you don't!
The best and most important ways to have clear healthy skin are to:
Eat a nutritionally balanced diet- This includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, and essential fatty acids. Avoid processed foods and definitely avoid processed sugars as they are very aging!
Don't smoke– if you do, then quit! And don't let others smoke around you.
Be sensible in the sun- Don't go out and get burned. Some sun exposure is very important for vitamin D levels and general health and well being. Just avoid the burn.
Drink plenty of water– you know the story. Minimum of 8 glasses a day – more if possible.
Use %E2%80%93-what-makes-it-better.html" good quality skin care and anti aging products – Using good quality skin care that contains lovely natural ingredients such as Shea Butter and Evening Primrose Oil, will help to keep your skin soft and supple. A good quality product will also help to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and keep your skin tone even.
You also want to use a product also that helps to reduce eye bags and dark circles as these are very aging if you are prone to them!
Over the age of 25 or 30, the use of a well formulated anti wrinkle cream will help you to keep your skin younger looking for longer which in turn will keep you looking younger into your later years.
Take care of your body which will take care of your skin from the inside, and use good quality, effective products on the outside and you will look younger, feel younger and also be biologically younger for longer!
