Effective Antioxidants And Other Skin Care Tips

By Kate Lort


If you have started to notice the pass of time in your face and now have a complexion that is sagging, with crow's feet or maybe marionette lines, you are not the only one. Aging skin is one of the consequences of getting older, no one is free from it, but there are certainly many things you can try to always look your best. You should be concentrating your efforts on three areas: an effective skin care program, a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.

1- The best you can do for your skin as you get older is to provide it with an effective skin care routine. There are great skin care cosmetics with active ingredients to combat the effects of aging skin and restore that fresh look to the skin.

2- Dry skin is not good news for wrinkles as these will be more visible if the skin is dry. To diminish dry skin, keep the skin hydrated by drinking water and applying moisturizing products containing humectants. Humectants are great because they attract water from the air. Moisturizing masks once or twice a week are also a must to keep the skin smooth and supple.

3- One of the reasons the skin begins to sag and form wrinkles is the loss of collagen and elastin. These proteins when plentiful maintain the skin plump and elastic, but as we age their production diminish and the decadence of the skin begins. A good way to boost collagen and elastin production is by making use of appropriate skin care products and treatments that will provide the skin with a younger appearance.

4- A healthy and balanced diet is important to maintain the skin looking younger and free of blemishes. You need to incorporate plenty of foods containing antioxidants to your daily diet. Antioxidants are important to fight free radicals and enjoy good health. And they are also effective in preserving the skin from oxidation and helping to combat aging skin.

5- Effective antioxidants you can find on skin care products today include green tea and vitamins E, C and A. All vitamins play an important role in the organism, but these ones are specially good to protect the skin from skin issues related to aging. A few of their benefits to the skin include improving its texture, accelerating collagen production, repairing acne scars, helping with acne conditions, boosting elasticity, reducing stretch marks, protecting from UV light and diminishing lines and wrinkles. Green tea could also help to accelerate the metabolism and reduce body fat.

6- The use of a face mask once a week will give a boost to the appearance of your skin. Elaborate an easy mask with great antioxidant benefits by mixing a bit of honey with some red wine. Spread over the neck and face for about twenty minutes and rinse off with tepid water. As wine contains the antioxidant resveratrol and honey is a moisturizing ingredient, this mask will leave the skin rejuvenated as well as moisturized.

7- You need to remain active through your life if you want to have a healthy body and skin. Try to practice some type of exercise every day to keep your joints supple and the weight off. You should chose an activity to practice depending on your age and your fitness status. You can go to salsa classes or any other type of dance. You could practice your favourite sport or just go for a walk. Just do something and your health will thank you for it.

There are more steps not included here that you could follow too to boost your health and the overall appearance of the skin. Two very important things that you must follow too, is to stop smoking and protect the skin with sunscreen daily. Your quality of life will improve if you make the effort of following these tips.

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