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Wrinkles are one of the most dreaded things about aging. There are a few fortunate souls out there that seem to be more wrinkle resistant than the rest of us. The bad news is that if you’re not one of the lucky few, then you need to take extra care of your skin just to insure that it doesn’t wrinkle prematurely.
There are 5 relatively simple steps that we can incorporate into our daily lifestyle to help slow down the aging process. Keep in mind that anti wrinkle creams are not the only things that can keep your skin young and healthy.
Tip 1
Stop smoking! Smoking causes free radicals which damage the skin and lead to fine lines and wrinkles as well as dull and blotchy skin. It is probably one of the worst habits a person can have.
The toxins produced every time you take a puff rob the skin of collagen leaving it less resistant to the aging process. Meanwhile, the continuous pursing of the lips and squinting of the eyes can also lead to wrinkles around the mouth and eye wrinkles.
Tip 2
Use a good sunscreen. Just like smoking, the cumulative effects of sun exposure lead to premature aging. UV radiation also produces a widespread rampage of free radicals that destroy the skin.
Choose sunscreens that offer UVA/B protection and have at least SPF30. Applying the sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside will maximize its protection as well as reapplying it frequently during the day. The sunscreen industry has evolved a great deal and now offers wrinkle creams that also contain sunscreen protection.
Tip 3
Improve your diet to maximize its anti wrinkle effect. The most important part of your diet should be the consumption of antioxidants that can delay the aging process. Antioxidants deter the action of free radicals on the body.
Vegetables and fruits can provide your body with important antioxidants. Vegetable oils, nuts and whole grains are also rich in antioxidants. Lean meats and fish are also a good addition to your diet.
Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol and highly processed foods.
Tip 4
Exercising regularly will help both your body and skin stay shape. Exercise will build up muscle mass, increase circulation, reduce anxiety and increase the exchange of oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. By exercising regularly you are actually helping your body supply your skin cells with a good amount of healthy nutrients.
Tip 5
Any skin care routine you have should include a moisturizer and an exfoliation method. Exfoliation will help rid the skin of dead cells and expose the healthier, younger cells underneath, while the anti aging moisturizer you choose should contain ingredients that help your skin combat the signs of aging.
As you have seen, aging skin care is not just about finding the best wrinkle cream, but also about being capable of changing the bad habits that influence the aging process.
An effective and natural skin care should always include BERRYSISTIBLE products. This amazing line of skin care products contains a natural skin care cream and wrinkle cream that have been created by blending two of the most wonderful natural ingredients available. BERRYSISTIBLE is the help your skin needed to keep looking young.
- Aileen Fitzharris
