Ageing happens to us all, but the good news is that there’s a lot you can do to minimise the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and thinning skin… and you’ll be interested to hear that a lot of it comes down to your lifestyle and what you expose your skin to.
While there are lots of very effective cosmetic treatments you can opt for to help your skin retain its youthful glow as you get older, you can also make some changes to help reduce the signs of premature ageing. Here are just a couple of suggestions that you may find beneficial now and well into the future.
Stop smoking
If you’re a smoker, one of the best ways to help your skin is to quit (not to mention all the other associated health benefits, of course). Smoking can accelerate the signs of ageing, causing wrinkles and fine lines and dulling your complexion.
Follow a well-balanced diet
Experts say that one of the best ways to keep yourself healthy is to follow a Mediterranean diet, one that’s full of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean sources of protein and a little red meat.
By upping your fruit and veg intake, you’ll be doing your skin a huge amount of good, with research showing that refined carbs and high sugar intake can increase the signs of ageing.
Get more exercise
Increasing the amount you exercise can do a huge amount of good for your skin, improving your circulation and giving you a real immune system boost. It can help make your skin more resilient and more hydrated, so if you’re not as active as you could be, you may want to see how you can start getting more exercise each week.
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