Youthful You!!

January 11, 2021 0 Comments

''OMG Linda, you have such gorgeous skin, you don't look a day over 35.''

Wouldn't we all love to hear such a compliment? Our face is the first thing that everyone sees and everyone wants to have fresh and younger-looking skin.

The aging process is a natural process and no one can stop it. BUT it's accelerated by our lifestyle, various environmental factors, and how much we pay attention to our skin. By adapting to healthier choices, we can slow down premature aging to an extent. This article goes through numerous anti-aging tips and mentions many anti-aging ingredients to add to your daily skincare.

Your skin changes with age and it may no longer look as plump, smooth, and hydrated as it once did. Whether you are a woman or a man, once you hit your thirties and forties, you may notice pigmentation, dullness, and a loss of elasticity in your skin. The key to beautiful skin is a regular skincare routine twice a day. Let's go over the basic skin care steps to attain flawless skin.

Basic Skincare Steps:

• Cleansing- a cleanser gently removes dirt, impurities, bacteria, and excess oil from the surface of your skin.

Choose a mild, chemical-free cleanser with a low pH, according to your skin type. Harsh products dry up your skin and are harmful. Use a hydrating cleanser that preserves your skin barrier. Be sure to use a gentle & light hand, circular motions. Aggressive scrubbing could irritate already sensitive skin and accelerate aging.

Face Yoga is a natural alternative to 'anti-aging' remedies. By carrying out a series of facial exercises, you can tone your facial muscles. It aids in the tightening of sagging skin and jawline. Face Yoga is a way for a 'natural' facelift and helps prevent wrinkles and fine lines.

• Exfoliating- exfoliating helps remove dead skin. It helps products you use to be thoroughly absorbed. Gentle scrubbing helps blood circulation to your face, boosting the production of collagen. Collagen gives your skin structure and elasticity. It is an essential element to youthful skin. You can find topical collagen in Algenist Genius Sleeping Collagen.

There are many natural ingredient exfoliants in the market like Clay Masks. You can also make natural anti-aging ingredient remedies at home with honey, oats, gram flour, and avocado.

• Toner- a toner removes any makeup or product residue on your face and it is the last step in skin cleaning. It leaves a soothing and hydrating effect.

A natural DIY anti-aging toner formula that works well for sensitive skin. It is a hydrating, antioxidant-packed toner.

• 1/2 cup rose water
• 1/2 cup aloe vera

Mix together thoroughly, then apply to your clean, dry skin. Or try our Rosewater and Aloe Facial Toner. It has received raved reviews for restoring the skin.

• Serums & Masks- these products contain essential anti-aging ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. All these elements help rejuvenate and replenish your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid helps attain dewy, hydrated skin. It aids in preserving moisture and provides elasticity. It's great for dry skin and helps reduce wrinkles. Products available in the market to add to your anti-aging skincare routine are R. Drew Naturals Dew Drops and the Niacinamide + NAG Face Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. They contain vitamin B5, that aids in further nourishing and soothing the skin.

Natural Oils like Avocado oil stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers. Collagen and elastin are proteins responsible for maintaining the structure and elasticity of your skin. It is a perfect anti-aging serum to use.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect your skin from sun damage which causes discoloration and fine lines. This amazing vitamin helps reduce blemishes, dark spots, and also slows down the skin's aging process. It also boosts the production of collagen, making your skin radiant and healthy-looking.

Vitamin E is known as the 'Super Vitamin' and practically food for the skin. It protects the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun, smooths out wrinkles, and even provides moisture to your skin.

Here comes the most important anti-aging ingredient, Retinol. Retinol is an essential source of Vitamin A that prevents skin from aging. It aids in cell turnover and also reduces wrinkles by promoting collagen production. Retinol is found in most night creams because it works best at night. As you age, your skin slows replenishing itself. Dead skin cells aren't replaced by fresh cells as quickly, which means your skin starts to look dull and uneven.

Other anti-aging ingredients include Jojoba oil, it won't clog pores, is moisturizing, and also soothing to dry, irritated, skin. Niacinamide, is a form of vitamin B3, that helps calm inflamed skin, brighten skin, and target unwanted pigmentation. You can find this anti-aging ingredient in our Niacinamde + NAG Face Serum. Coffee oil is a favorite anti-aging tool, thanks to its high concentration of essential fatty acids and vitamin E.

The Complete Face Serum is just as its name suggests. A serum made with a proprietary mix of niacinamide, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, DMAE, peptides, Poria cocos polysaccharide, and ribose, that not only hydrate and nourish the skin, ensure it remains plump and supple. It also boosts skin density and elasticity, particularly when it comes to toning and tightening the contours of the jawline.

• Moisturizing- moisturizing is the most important step after cleaning your skin. Moisturizers lock in moisture and the serums you have already used. Because when you age, the skin barrier retains less moisture and your skin produces less sebum. Even oily skin needs to be moisturized, but use a light gel-based that doesn't clog the pores. Oil-based and cream-based moisturizers are for dry skin. Always look for a moisturizer that contains water-binding humectants like glycerine and hyaluronic acid. Our Daily Greens Facial Lotion is a miraculous product to keep your skin smooth like butter.
• Sunscreen- IT IS A MUST PRODUCT. Use at least SPF30 and apply it about 15 minutes before you leave the house because it takes a while to activate. Sunscreen helps prevents the harmful sun rays, which cause premature aging. Neutrogena has done us a favor by introducing the Rapid Wrinkle Repair Daily Face Moisturizer with SPF 30. It's an amazing anti-aging moisturizer with SPF.

A daily skincare regime, twice a day can help you attain flawless and healthy skin. But there are other factors that contribute to balanced skin health. Some changes in our lifestyle choices can help as well.

Add green vegetables, Olive oil, and Fatty Fish (Omega-3) to your diet. Drink plenty of water because remember, hydrated skin is the key to youthful skin. Exercise to keep the blood flowing and helps in getting rid of the body of toxins.

REMEMBER: It's never too late!!

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