6 anti-aging skin tips

Our skin shows that we are aging, it changes over the course of life. But how quickly it ages varies from person to person. On the one hand it is genetically determined, on the other hand it also depends on external factors such as our lifestyle. Little sleep and a lot  of stress  can damage the skin. With a few little tricks, anti-aging can be easily integrated into the daily routine. Because beautiful skin is primarily not a question of age, but of care.

Free radicals promote skin aging

In order to be able to achieve the desired effects with anti-aging, the skin should be gently cared for and well protected even before the first signs of aging appear. In principle, it is advisable to avoid the increased formation of free radicals as much as possible.

Because free radicals can promote and possibly even accelerate the aging process of the skin. They attack protective cell membranes and  proteins  and damage the genetic material by splitting the bond between the bases and attacking the body’s cells. The damaged skin cells can age faster.

6 valuable anti-aging tips for beautiful skin

With the following tips, your skin will stay young for longer and you can effectively prevent premature skin aging.

1. Drink a lot

Depending on physical exertion,  between 1.5 l and 2.5 l of water daily is ideal,  alternatively sugar-free  tea . Because when we are thirsty, the body draws the liquid from the skin, which means that our skin becomes dry and brittle and visibly loses vitality and freshness.

2. Balanced and healthy diet

Vegetables and fruit in particular contain many vitamins that our body urgently needs and which can also promote health. On the other hand, sugar and fats, which are mainly found in sweets, have negative effects on the body and also on health.

By the way:  Anti-oxidants  are considered to be small and natural miracle cures for maintaining healthy, beautiful and firm skin. They are contained, for example, in  olive oil  and many types of fruit such as

• Acerola-Kirschen
• oranges
• Kiwis

A balanced diet also includes fish and meat. However, ready meals are taboo.

3. Reduce stimulants

Alcohol draws water out of the body. Drinking alcohol can cause the blood vessels in your skin to dilate. If you drink too much alcohol, veins on your skin can burst. For this reason,  alcohol should only  be consumed in moderation. Anyone who completely abstains from alcohol is doing their body and skin a great favor.

Nicotine  is also  one of the stimulants that can accelerate the aging process of the skin. Anyone who smokes tends to have a much higher risk  of developing wrinkles  around the mouth, which is also caused by the process of dragging on the cigarette while smoking.

In addition, the skin vessels are narrowed by the nicotine and the skin cells can no longer be well supplied with blood, which also reduces the oxygen supply. The skin is then often no longer rosy, but sallow and pale. It is advisable to give up smoking for the sake of your body, health and appearance. Alcohol and tobacco also lead to the increased formation of free radicals.

4. Sport

Through movement we can shape and tone our body. Being overweight can be avoided   through  daily exercise  , which also  significantly reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack  or  stroke .

Regular exercise not only keeps our body fit, but also our mind. The skin is better supplied with blood through sport, so that it appears firm, rosy and healthy.

5. Protection from intense sunlight

Bright sunshine puts us in a good mood. But excessive sunbathing can lead to  premature aging  . So that we can really enjoy the sun without regrets, our skin needs sufficient  UV protection. Of course, this also applies, or even especially, to sunbathing in the  solarium .

We often forget to protect our  hands  from the sun. It is particularly important when it comes to our hands, as they can be little traitors: they are usually the first to tell the real age. Hand creams that have integrated UV protection are practical here.

6. Gentle care

Our skin already has a natural protective layer, the hydrolipid film. This fends off external attackers such as bacteria and at the same time ensures a smooth skin surface.

But aggressive cosmetics and care products can destroy the natural protective layer of the skin. Therefore, only  skin type-appropriate cosmetics  should be used, preferably free of fragrances and preservatives.

In addition to gentle care, it is essential for young-looking skin to remove make-up  every evening. Otherwise the skin pores can be clogged. The skin regenerates itself especially at night and should therefore be cleaned down to the pores before going to sleep. Then nothing stands in the way of the so-called beauty sleep.