Anti-ageing skin tips!

Our skin is at the mercy of many forces as we age: sun, harsh weather, and bad habits. But we can take steps to help our skin stay supple and fresh-looking.

How your skin ages will depend on a variety of factors: your lifestyle, diet, heredity, and other personal habits. For instance, smoking can produce free radicals, once-healthy oxygen molecules that are now overactive and unstable. Free radicals damage cells, leading to, among other things, premature wrinkles.

There are other reasons, too. Primary factors contributing to wrinkled, spotted skin include normal aging, exposure to the sun (photoaging) and pollution, and loss of subcutaneous support (fatty tissue between your skin and muscle). Other factors that contribute to aging of the skin include stress, gravity, daily facial movement, obesity, and even sleep position.

7 best tips:

1. Use a gentler face wash

 Try a mild face wash that uses essential fatty acids to deliver major hydration and green tea to fight against damage from free radicals — compounds that attack cells.Be sure to use a light hand, cleansing in gentle, circular motions. Aggressive scrubbing could irritate already sensitive skin and accelerate aging

 2. Start using retinoids

 Over time, skin can begin losing collagen, the protein responsible for keeping it looking smooth and lifted. This loss can result in a creased look. Experts agree that the best line of defense is to use a retinoid, the prescription-strength version of vitamin A.

3. Upgrade your SPF routine

 Regular use of sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher is a great way to keep your skin healthy and prevent age spots and discoloration. With age switch to a more moisturizing sunscreen cream, and avoid alcohol-containing sprays and gels that can dry out your skin, also, look for sunscreens that contain antioxidants to protect the collagen in your skin.

 

4. Use a richer face cream

 The simple act of switching your normal face cream for a richer one will help trap water against the skin, pumping up those deep crevices. As an added bonus, smooth the formula down to your neck and upper torso to treat those areas as well.

 

5. Watch what you eat

 Much of what happens on the outside of your body is the result of what you put in it. It’s important to eat foods that nourish the skin over the years. Avoid anything that can dehydrate, like alcohol. And foods high in sugar and white carbohydrates can actually age you faster by breaking down glucose. Opt instead for more protein in your diet, including foods like fish, lean meats, beans, and legumes to help build strong collagen. Wu also recommends foods high in vitamin C to keep skin looking youthful.

 

6. Consider supplements

 Can a pill restore dewiness in aging skin? Maybe. Omega- 3s found in certain seafood, like salmon, can help keep skin moist and may even delay its maturing process by preventing wrinkles. If you don’t eat fish or fish products try fish oil or flaxseed oil supplements.

 As with any supplement, check with your doctor before using.

 

7. Exfoliate weekly

 Our skin sheds dead cells regularly, creating a new layer every 28 days. But that process can slow over time, leading to a dull-looking complexion and rough patches. To help remove that buildup, exfoliate weekly for brighter skin.

If you want focus on specific issues I have few suggestion for the product to use:
- enhanced tone balance regimen: glycolic acid cream and skin brightener
- enhanced lift and radiance regimen:vitamin C and brightening serum
- enhanced texture corrector regimen:  glycolic acid cream and sunscreen
- enhanced eye-area care regimen: eye cream and firming serum
- enhanced lifting and smoothing regimen: firming serum and night cream