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Have you noticed how people with important job titles seem to keep getting younger? It certainly ups the competition and puts pressure on people to keep a youthful appearance.
Check out these 8 secretes of anti-aging and health enhancing ideas.
1. Before Going to Bed Use a Deep, Super Hydrating Moisturizer
You may not have known this, but the skin absorbs more ingredients from skin products at night than during the day; so if you use natural oils to nourish the skin, consider applying it before bedtime.
Get products with anti-aging properties from reputable manufacturers like Oil of Olay. Your moisturizer should have a high water content, which will prevent infections and fine lines that come from having dry skin.
2. Exfoliate Your Skin
Find a good exfoliator and use it regularly after taking a shower or bath. Exfoliate gently using gentle motions and don’t press too hard on the skin or take too long.
Skin irritation is common with some products, so avoid using exfoliating products that are known corrosives.
An alternative is to use salt, or sugar with honey. Mix a small amount of sugar with honey and add some water to make a paste. Use this paste to massage your face after a shower, and use a moisturizer after.
3. Drink Lots of Water
You should already be drinking a lot of water, unless you want to age really quickly and have all sorts of problems. We don’t need to cover the reasons for drinking water, but we do recommend trying different ways to make sure you remember to hydrate.
One way you can do this is with apps that track your water intake, or carry a cool water bottle with you, and use natural flavors from fruits to improve taste. Water is effective at removing many of the toxins that damage skin, including free radicals, so drink water to stay healthy and to slow aging.
4. Take Vitamins Daily
Chances are you’re not getting the full lot of vitamins from your food alone; and if not, then don’t let your skin get old and wrinkly; take a vitamin pill every morning to build a stronger immune system, provide vitamins needed for good skin, and to keep cells nourished.
CBD oil is something you may want to try to help with everyday stress and anxiety. It’s all-natural and has zero psychoactive properties.
5. Exercise
Exercise is a good way to get rid of extra fat, build strength, and improve skin condition. Working out actually boosts collagen function, meaning the skin stays firm, as opposed to sagging at the underarms, neck, and sides.
Spending just 30 minutes every day exercising could change how quickly you age and improve quality of life significantly. Another reason exercise is critical for staying young is that it reduces stress; which in turn reduces high blood pressure and anxiety.
People with high stress levels have higher-than-normal levels of stress hormone in the blood, which among other things, makes you look old and wrinkly.
6. Include Lot of Fruits and Vegetables in Your Diet
Fruits are an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamins that keep skin healthy such as Vitamins C, and E. fruits also contain mostly water, which means they hydrate as well as provide essential nutrients.
The antioxidant effect is felt on every part of the body including the skin and stomach, with an improved digestive system, and higher nutrient absorption. Eat all kinds of fruit from apples, oranges, avocado, berries, and other deep-colored fruits.
7. Meditate
Spend a few minutes every morning getting centered and take conscious control over your thoughts. This will enable you to be in conscious awareness throughout the day and reduce stress levels while allowing you to connect with the world and with yourself.
Do again in the evening (preferably outside in a quiet place) and take 10-15 minutes to be in silence; this will do wonders for your health. If you have never meditated before, consider using a guided meditation video.
8. Keep a Positive Attitude
Did you know that your mental attitude affects how you look and feel? People who are constantly scowling tend to age faster and often lack the vivacious quality of younger people.
Aim to have a positive attitude and be open to the world and with people – this will give you a special quality that will keep you timeless, and very attractive.
9. Don’t Smoke Cigarettes
Smoking has been shown to drastically accelerate the appearance of aging. Aside from all the horrible internal health affects, smoking wreaks havoc on your skin, teeth, & hair.
Final Thoughts
We all age, and it’s inevitable that as time progresses, we will show the signs of it. However, if you take good care of yourself, you can stay looking youthful later into life and reap the benefits.
