7 Proven Ways To Prevent And Eliminate Wrinkles And Fine Lines
As we get older, everyone wants to prevent and eliminate wrinkles and fine lines from appearing in the first place. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the sun is the major cause of wrinkles. Protecting the skin from the sun is just one way to help prevent wrinkles and fine lines. Below are 7 proven ways to ensure that your skin remains healthy, vibrant, and wrinkle-free for longer and will, without a doubt, slow down the skin aging process.
1. Drink Lots Of Water-Hydrate...Hydrate...Hydrate!
This is probably one of the most important ways to eliminate and prevent wrinkles and fine lines. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water per day. This is the best way to keep the skin hydrated, soft and looking healthy.
2. Have a Daily Skin Care Rejuvenation Routine which includes sunscreen SPF 15 or higher.
Make sure you have a cosmeceutical skin rejuvenation program in your daily routine--2 times a day. The important take home point here is that you need to use products that will help your skin increase it's cellular renewal process, thereby getting rid of dead skin cells and promoting skin rejuvenation. This includes wearing products with sunscreen included or one you add separately. Make sure your sunscreen has SPF of 15 or higher to prevent free radical damage the sun causes to your skin on a daily basis-even if going out for short periods. In addition, moisturize on a regular daily basis.
3. A Balanced Diet and Daily Exercise is Essential
You should eat a diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and fish, as they are high in antioxidants and Vitamins A, B, C, and E. These vitamins in particular combat free radicals which help the skin repair itself and produce enzymes which stabilize collagen production and retain the skin's moisture content.
Daily exercise keeps blood flowing, which brings oxygen to the skin, which is an important ingredient for healthy, wrinkle-free skin.
4. Take Quality Vitamins on a Daily Basis
Be sure to take quality multivitamins on a daily basis especially vitamins A, c,and E. Not all vitamins are created equal.You can refer to the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Medicine by Lyle MacWilliam to compare your vitamins to the Gold Standard of Quality Vitamins.
5. Avoid Sun Exposure or Cover-Up
Up to 80% of skin aging is directly related to sun exposure. Penetrating UVA rays damage the collagen fibers and elastin coils in your skin. Also, avoid sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm each day when the sun's rays are strongest. Also, wear protective clothing: wide brimmed hats and sunglasses when in the sun.
6. If you are a smoker--Quit Right Now!
Smoking inhibits oxygen from getting to the outer layer of the skin (the epidermis), which causes premature aging. In addition, the motion of smoking over a long period of time can cause fine lines around your mouth. This is exactly what you are trying to avoid!
7. Alcohol Intake should be in Moderation
Alcohol deprives your skin of essential nutrients and may cause your facial blood vessels to become dilated. This can lead to permanent red "spider veins" on women's cheeks and across the nose on men. Avoid drinking alcohol within three hours of bedtime. Alcohol increases the risk for leaks in the capillaries, which allows more water in and causes sagging and puffiness. Also, capillary leakage increases when one is lying down.
Christine Kulle-Merlesena RN is a skin care/makeup/nutritional expert with over 20 years experience. For more information,telephone (650-245-6465 email ckulle-merlesena@marykay.com, or visit her websites (http://www.onlinesecretstoyoungerskin.com or http://www.marykay.com/ckulle-merlesena).
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