Nothing compares with the
sheer horror of catching sight of that first under eye wrinkle, or the moment
you realise your skin just isn’t as plump as it used to be. Aging is a process
every person on the planet must endure, no matter how rich or how many good
genes they have, we are all heading down the same path.
Women will try anything in an
attempt to turn back the clock, some may seek a more youthful appearance down
the surgery route, and some may just blow their weekly wage on a shed load of
expensive creams, oils and serums in a bid to vanish the pesky lines. But there
are many natural tricks and tips to include in your daily routine to prevent future
wrinkles appearing, which also won’t break the bank.
Sesame
Oil
Sesame oil is bursting with
ingredients such as fatty acids and linoleic acid, making it an effective
moisturiser that leaves your skin silky and smooth. It’s also rich in Vitamin
D, E and B complex, which has been known to reduce scarring and rashes on skin.
For best results, apply the oil directly onto the skin for a few minutes then
wash off In the shower, or for more of a deep skin pamper, apply before bed,
leave overnight and allow the oil to replenish and nourish your skin.
Give
up the sweet stuff
Giving up sugar may seem like
an impossible task when it seems to be in everything we consume, yet having a
smaller intake has been known to reduce your chances of getting wrinkles, this
is because eating a lot of processed sugar can weaken the collagen levels in
your skin, and we need collagen if we want to keep our skin baby soft and
supple.
Use
a hand cream
Your hands are probably the
one part of your body that you take the least care of, and yet they are the
part we use most often. It isn’t rocket science, a heavy duty cream applied of
an evening will be just enough to give your hands the moisture they deserve
after a long day of hard graft.
Ginger
Tea
Drinking ginger tea as a way
of preventing wrinkles is an age-old hack that many people still live by.
Originating from India, It is renowned for preventing collagen breakdown in the
skin, you can also add a touch of honey to reduce inflammation.
Use
a Sunscreen
Applying a high factor SPF
sunscreen to your skin daily is the simplest way of preventing aging, yet so many
people completely bypass this believing that sunscreen is only necessary on
holiday. Sun damage is the quickest route to looking old before your time, and
the only real way to prevent this is ensuring you use at least a factor 30
every day, even if it’s cloudy. Many makeup products now include an SPF within
the formula, however applying an actual SPF before your makeup would be more
beneficial in the long run.
Beauty
Sleep
Trying to catch the
recommended amount of 8 hours of sleep a night can be tough, especially if you
work long hours, have a busy social life, or just can’t quite get your head
down of a night, but the professionals are right when they say this is one of
the main ways to reduce ageing and give us a brighter complexion. Sleep lowers
the adrenaline levels and enables the body to produce certain hormones that
repair cells, without the necessary amount of sleep there will be a lack of
these hormones which leads to inflammation and eventually signs of aging. If
you suffer from insomnia there are many herbal remedies you can try which can
help you nod off.
Berries
against Aging
Berries, particularly
blueberries, carry a huge number of antioxidants which do amazing things for
your complexion and general health. Why not sprinkle a few on your porridge of
a morning, or enjoy them in a healthy breakfast smoothie.
Drink
Water
Pretty obvious, but drinking
8 glasses of water a day is the best way to keep your skin glowing and healthy,
however managing to drinks this much this can prove difficult when you lead
such a busy life. Try keeping a reusable water bottle by your desk so you
remember to top up each day.