Skincare: Here's How You Can Slowdown Ageing Without Cosmetic Procedures

Even though the ageing process by itself cannot be prevented, there are non-invasive procedures that can help us look younger for a longer period of time. On your face and neck, your skin may start to sag. The forehead and crow's feet wrinkles grow more obvious, and the defined jaws start to soften under the chin.

The ageing process of the face can be sped up by elements like heredity, lifestyle choices, sun exposure, and plain gravity. The popularity of cosmetic surgery operations like facelifts and neck lifts is starting to rise as generations of people get older.

The increasing rise in the popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as fillers and botox might influence one to opt for these anti-ageing procedures. Although these may be safer and less intense than going under the knife, you can achieve healthy skin without such expensive and serious procedures. In this article, we discuss some ways in which you can slow down ageing without engaging in cosmetic procedures.

Here are some ways through which you can naturally slow down skin ageing:

1. Eat foods rich in antioxidants

The leading factor in early ageing is free radical damage. This is caused by exposing your skin to pollutants, dust, and harmful sun rays. Antioxidants speed up skin cell regeneration and aid in the fight against free radical harm. Therefore, it is crucial to incorporate foods high in antioxidants in your diet to stop cellular damage and ageing. Antioxidants are abundant in berries, green tea, leafy greens, almonds, milk, and seafood.

2. Quit smoking

Everything about smoking is unhealthy for you. It tightens the blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to your skin and hastens the breakdown of collagen in your skin. Early wrinkle formation is more frequent in smokers. Their fingertips and fingernails will eventually become yellow. The last thing you need as an incentive is a possibility of developing wrinkles. To stop smoking permanently, you might need to make multiple attempts, but it will be well worth it.

3. Be gentle with your skin

While cleansing your skin thoroughly is important, it's equally crucial that you do that gently. To avoid harm, exfoliate and clean your skin gently in circular strokes. Ageing is accelerated by irritated skin. Therefore, treat your skin gently if you desire to look young and also have smooth, supple skin.

4. Don't make repetitive facial expressions

The underlying muscles are tightened as you make a facial expression. Such lines become irreversible if you tense the same muscles repeatedly over a long period of time. Squinting lines can be lessened by wearing sunglasses.

5. Stay protected from the sun

Sun protection is necessary whether you're running errands or spending the day at the park. Seeking shade, wearing lightweight, long-sleeved clothing, UV-protective sunglasses, and using sunscreen that really is SPF 30 or higher and water-resistant are all ways to protect your skin. Every day, you should put sunscreen on any exposed skin that isn't covered by clothing.

6. Workout regularly

Sweating and improved blood circulation from exercise help to remove toxins from the skin's pores. People who work out at least four times a week have skin that appears naturally healthy. During the day, take brisk walks and use the stairs whenever you can. These subtle adjustments can significantly alter the appearance of your skin.

7. Drink in moderation

It's acceptable to enjoy a drink with a friend or a wine glass with dinner. However, consuming too much alcohol causes your blood vessels to expand and dehydrate your skin. Drinking excessively increases your risk of developing rosacea, a skin condition characterised by redness and microscopic pimples, and broken blood vessels.

Keep these tips in mind if you wish to slow down skin ageing without trying artificial treatments.

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