The Anti-Aging Guide We’ve All Been Waiting For

All of us wish to look younger for longer. Often, our go-to solution for getting rid of signs of aging is to use a wide array of anti-aging products. While the use of anti-aging creams is recommended by experts, you will be surprised to know that the best anti aging secrets involve a wide array of factors, including your nutrition and lifestyle.

To keep skin aging at bay, one should know all of the things that can be done to achieve younger and more flawless looking skin. That’s where this guide comes in! In this article, we will be covering all the bases–from nutrition to skin care to lifestyle tips–to ensure that you will look your most youthful and vibrant forever.

Anti-Aging Nutrition Tips

Let us start this guide with the most basic yet important factor of an anti-aging regimen of all–nutrition. What you eat has a great influence on how fast your skin will age. Luckily for you, there are lots of natural anti aging foods that you can incorporate in your diet to slow the process of aging and even make you feel younger, in additional to addresing the wide array of skin aging signs like dark spots, skin dryness, saggy skin, and many others.

These foods include tomatoes, berries, honey, green tea, fish, yogurt, nuts, avocados, many fruits, and leafy greens. These types of food contain high amounts of antioxidants that can protect the skin from free radicals that may cause damage and promote aging. In addition to that, many of these foods also contain fatty acids which are known to keep the skin soft, smooth, supple, and wrinkle-free!

In addition to having a balanced diet, it is important to take supplements so you can make sure that your body will get all the nutrition it needs as you grow old. For skin health, two of the most important supplements to take are collagen and vitamin E.

Anti-Aging Lifestyle Tips

Aside from nutrition, your daily habits can also affect the aging of your skin. Because of this, it is important to pay attention to what you do on a daily basis. To ensure that your skin will stay as healthy as possible, keep in mind the following tips:

• Avoid smoking and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, as these habits can dehydrate the skin, making the aging process a lot faster.

• Get enough quality sleep. It is during our sleep that our body (including the skin) is able to heal and recover. That is why it is important for you to get at least 8 hours of good sleep in a day to ensure that the healing process will not be disrupted.

• Avoid stress. According to studies, chronic stress is the number one factor that may cause signs of aging. That is why you need to take the time to relax and take a break. Maybe go out for a walk or do some form of meditation so you can calm your mind.

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

Finally, you of course need to take good care of your skin. That means choosing the right anti aging products and establishing a good skin care regimen. With that in mind, here are simple ways on how to do that:

Prioritize your eyes.

Keep in mind that signs of aging can first be seen around the eye area (a.k.a wrinkles and fine lines). This is because this sensitive area of your skin is the first to lose its firmness and elasticity. Our tip? Use an eye cream that is gentle on the skin yet contains a wide array of firming and toning ingredients like hyaluronic acid, Squalene, and vitamin K.

Try out natural homemade remedies.

If you are dealing with dry skin, the best anti agers to use are anti aging home remedies or natural skincare products, as these are free of unwanted chemicals like parabens, petroleums, and other occlusives that may do more harm than good.

One of the best home remedies for dry skin is an avocado-honey mixture. To make this home remedy, place a tablespoon of honey with 3 tablespoons of fresh cream and ¼ of an avocado in a blender and puree until it becomes smooth. Apply the mixture to the skin for an hour and rinse off with warm water.

Go for a retinoid.

Want to kill two birds with one stone? A retinoid is what you need, as it can help target two signs of aging–wrinkles and clogged pores.This vitamin A derivative was initially used as an exfoliating agent which can unclog pores. However, retinol was eventually found to have effects on boosting the production of collagen which can help improve the look of wrinkles.

Choose the right anti-aging product.

One of the most popular anti aging tips is to use an anti aging cream. But with the wide array of anti aging creams out there, how would you know which you should choose? Simple. Always take a look at the ingredients label. The best anti aging ingredients to look out for are Retinol, Vitamin C, AHA’s, Salicylic Acid, Green tea Extract, Hyaluronic Acid and CoenzymeQ10 (CoQ10).

Have a massage or a facial.

Many people think that these two activities are for relaxation but in truth, they can be for health and beauty too. A massage can help boost circulation of the blood in the skin, making sure that the cells are receiving all the nutrients that they need to stay healthy.

Many of us are in an endless search for the fountain of youth, but the harsh reality is there isn’t one. However, there are lots of things that you can do to achieve that eternal glow. With the guide that we have provided, you can surely prevent the appearance of signs of aging now and even in the near future.

Written by Natalie Bracco for Working Mother and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com. Featured image provided by Brooke Lark