Aging is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean that it must take a toll on your appearance. Healthy living not only benefits your body, it can also boost your appearance and reduce the signs of aging. Here are a few steps to take in 2020 to ensure you look your best.
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Stop Smoking
Smoking is a bad habit that increases your risk of serious illness, including heart disease and cancer. It can also have a negative effect on your looks by contributing to fine lines and wrinkles. This is due to the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, which reduces blood flow to the skin and increases dryness. Even if you’ve been smoking for many years, quitting now will afford almost immediate benefits.
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Eat Foods Rich in Antioxidants
There are lots of healthy, wholesome foods rich in antioxidants, including pomegranates, black beans, tomatoes, eggs, carrots, among many others. Free radicals are molecules that cause damage on a cellular level. This accelerates the aging process, which can lead to the development of wrinkles well before they would appear naturally. Antioxidants combat damage caused by free radicals, thereby limiting the effects of aging.
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Take Steps to De-Stress
Stress can affect you in a multitude of ways, including by accelerating the aging process. Research shows that stress actually shortens DNA strands, which in turn weakens their stability. This weakening contributes to premature aging, in addition to being linked to major illnesses and a shortened lifespan. There are lots of things you can do to lower stress day to day. Practicing yoga, meditation, and exercising regularly are all great ways to lower stress.
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Exfoliate Correctly
Exfoliation sloughs off dead skin cells, which contribute to the appearance of wrinkles. However, it’s important that you take the right approach to prevent irritation to the skin. When using a chemical exfoliant, it’s recommended that you limit use of the product to two or three times a week. For those with sensitive skin, once weekly exfoliation sessions are preferred.
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Drink Water (and Skip the Alcohol)
Dehydration occurs when your water intake is lacking. Not drinking enough water is a leading cause of dehydration, which impacts all bodily systems, including your skin. Drinking at eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day is recommended for most adults (although it’s recommended you check with your doctor to determine the amount of water you should be drinking). Additionally, lowering your consumption of alcohol can improve hydration and keep you skin youthful.
Along with the above tips, using the right products will also keep your skin looking young and supple. Our research and development team at Hale Cosmeceuticals have created safe, effective products to reduce the signs of aging using all-natural ingredients. Check out our full line of anti-aging products or call 1-800-951-7005 to place your order today.
