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Guest Post: How to Prevent Ageing

7/3/2018

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The ageing process starts sooner for some of us than it does for others. Have you ever stopped to think about why that is? The truth is, a lot of it has to do with the lifestyles we lead. Good habits, for example, are known to prevent the onset of ageing. Here are a few you should strive to incorporate into your usual routine to help keep ageing at bay.

How Skincare Products can Help

Skincare products tend to work very well against the symptoms of aging. Ingredients like retinol, hydroquinone, and the alpha hydroxy acids are all great for this and will do absolute wonders for your skin. Retinol is used for wrinkles, sagging, and age spots. Hydroquinone will get rid of a bad complexion by eliminating discoloration and blotchiness. The alpha hydroxy acids are used to brighten the skin and improve the appearance of unattractive lines. They’re also said to aid in the absorption of other ingredients that offer similar, anti-aging benefits.

The Dermal Repair Complex ingredients could help address elastin and collagen breakdown which are one of the root causes of aging. As well as helping helping the skin it could also help your hair and nails feel stronger.

Knowing which ingredients work best ahead of time will save you time and money in the long run. Not to mention, it’ll give you the results you want sooner.

Why You Should Maintain a Healthy Diet

What you eat makes more of a difference than you may tend to realize. Certain foods have the unfortunate ability to speed up the ageing process. Other ones, however, can stop it dead in its tracks. They’re the ones you’re going to want to start including in your diet.

Are you worried that it’ll take several months for their anti-aging benefits to appear? Depending on which food products you rely on for them, you can get results quickly. With oranges, for example, you may begin to notice an improvement in your skin within just one or two days of eating them.

Also, you’ll want to increase your intake of certain, healthy snacks. Dark chocolate, blueberries, and carrots are all excellent choices. A bar of dark chocolate contains flavanols, and they help improve the overall appearance of the skin. Additionally, they serve as a form of protection against the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure.

Blueberries have been shown to stave off wrinkles that are caused by the sun. There are a couple of ways you can incorporate them into your daily routine. Blueberries are a wonderful snacking option. You can toss some into your bowl of cereal in the morning, too.

Why should you start going out of your way to eat more carrots? They’re full of vitamin A that helps with the production of collagen. Maybe you’re wondering why this matters. Collagen is responsible for keeping the skin elastic and youthful. In the fight against ageing, you’ll certainly want to use all the help you can get.

What Exercise Can Do For You

Did you know that exercise can play a major role in prevention? In one study, individuals with extremely active lifestyles were considered to be biologically nine years younger than those with fairly inactive lifestyles. Among the various types of exercises that help, high intensity interval training has been found to be the best in the battle against aging.

According to the study, a workout that consists of running thirty minutes a day for five days a week is sufficient. That being said, you’ll want to work toward establishing an exercise routine that’ll consistently live up to the amount. Only then will you receive the many benefits that exercise has to offer.

Why You Need To Limit Sun Exposure

Here’s one that’ll really get you into trouble if you’re not being careful. You’ve heard a lot over the years about how getting too much sun can dramatically speed up the ageing process. You may think the claims are a bit exaggerated and over the top. While you may find it difficult to let go of your suspicions, you need to realise that the claims are, indeed, true.

Unfortunately, the sun’s UV rays have been shown time and time again to bring about wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots on the skin. In fact, they’re the same rays that cause the tanning effect. Considering how popular the quest for a tan is today, you can see how this has become a serious risk factor for aging. So, it’s important to keep in mind how much time you’re spending in the sun without the protection of sunscreen.
Ageing doesn’t have to start now. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly means you’ve already won half the battle. Limiting sun exposure and choosing the right skincare products will be sure to give you the final victory. Sometimes, remembering to do the little things can make the biggest difference.
Dr. Philip S. Schoenfeld of Renu Artful Medicine is an experienced plastic surgeon. He’s double board certified in Otolaryngology. Dr. Schoenfeld performs rejuvenation for an aging face and other procedures in Maryland.

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Sim @ Manchester Mummy link
9/3/2018 11:04:18 am

Some fantastic tips to help prevent ageing! I am a great advocate of drinking plenty of water for this :) Sim x

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Jenny
9/3/2018 12:29:25 pm

Great advice. We were at the beach all day today but were careful to maintain fluids and seek shelter in the shade as well.

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kerry norris link
9/3/2018 06:29:30 pm

I am definitely needing to help stop ageing now. I need to eat better that's for sure. Fab tips

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Cardiff Mummy Says - Cathryn link
9/3/2018 10:21:38 pm

I turn 40 this year and am definitely noticing the signs of aging. Giving up sugar has helped my skin.

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Rachel link
10/3/2018 10:53:10 am

Right i need blueberries and carrots! I have wrinkles under my eyes and i'm not even 40! Great tips thank you!

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Ger ( It's Me & Ethan ) link
10/3/2018 08:40:12 pm

Water ! Absolutely water ! Great tips ! God knows I need them 😘😉

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Jenni link
12/3/2018 12:20:54 pm

We are addicted to carrots and blueberries in our house, so I guess that's a good start. Maybe should include some more oranges - they're just such a pain to peel, lol.

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Emma link
13/3/2018 01:51:38 am

We eat so many blueberries and carrots in our house. I didn't realise that had such great anti ageing properties. I think fitness is great for so many reasons, including physical health and mental health. My nan always told me to have a good skincare routine from a young age... she is adamant that is why she looks 20 years younger than she is, although I think genetics have a lot to do with it.

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