How
to Achieve Younger Looking Skin
By Valerie Goettsch
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HEALTHY SKIN BEGINS WITH
THE BASICS.
Overexposure to the sun causes wrinkles and
premature aging.
The most important thing you can do to help
minimize wrinkles is to stay out of the sun. If you
suntan now, you will pay for it later. Over time,
exposure to the sun causes permanent damage to your
skin. This causes freckling, dark spots, wrinkles,
and thickening or roughening of the skin, and you
can end up looking years older than your actual age.
More seriously, it can also lead to skin cancer.
Wearing a sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection
daily is a must. Don't forget your lips—use a lip
balm with sunscreen daily. A darker shade of
lipstick will offer some additional protection. Some
people who are sensitive to the sun also find
excessive sun exposure aggravates/promotes cold
sores.
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Diet and Exercise Make a Difference.
Younger looking skin starts from the inside, with a
healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise. Eat lots of
fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid refined sugars,
flours and processed foods. Try to eat more whole grains and
seafood and less red meat. Learn to regard beans and legumes
as a tasty source of protein and fiber. You have probably
read many times about the importance of drinking lots of
water, but do you actually do it? One of the best things you
can do for healthier, younger looking skin is to drink lots
of water, at least eight 8-ounces glasses a day, more if
exercising. Drinking water helps keep your body hydrated,
your skin will be softer and wrinkles will be less apparent.
An exercise program is vital to staying healthy and
younger looking. Exercise, both aerobic and strength
training, has so many benefits. Here are just a few:
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Strengthens your heart and lungs
Lowers blood pressure and raises the percentage of HDL
(good) cholesterol and lowers the LDL (bad) cholesterol
Strength training helps prevent loss of bone mass as you
age
Healthier skin - exercise increases blood flow to the
skin and helps release toxins
Gives you a better night's sleep. A good night's sleep
helps rejuvinate you mentally and physically.
Just 20 minutes of excercise a day, 3 days a week, can
make a tremendous difference.
Try Wrinkle Creams and Anti-Aging Skincare Products.
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Now that you've armed yourself with protection from the
sun, a good diet and exercise, you can explore the myriad of
wrinkle creams and anti-aging skincare products for reducing
the appearance of your wrinkles and to help prevent new
ones.
There are many on the market. The best ones include alpha
hydroxy acids or beta hydroxy acids, which help exfoliate
the skin to reveal the softer, smoother skin underneath.
Other hot products include those with argireline, which is a
peptide that helps relax facial muscles when applied
topically.
Valerie Goettsch is webmaster of the site Skin-Sage.com,
which is dedicated to reviewing anti-aging and anti-wrinkle
skin care products and offering tips on achieving younger
looking skin.
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