Table of contents:
- 1. Don't smoke
- 2. Be diligent in eating foods that contain antioxidants
- 3. Increase protein
- 4. Manage your stress
- 5. Always wash your face before bed
- 6. Wear sunscreen
- 7. Drink plenty of water
- 8. Get enough sleep (not less, not too much)
Looking younger than the real age is everyone's dream; So it is not surprising that many people, especially women, strive to get fresh, healthy, beautiful, and youthful skin. Even today, many young women have done various treatments to care for their skin from an early age.
But did you know that there are several ways you can do to stay young? Here are some tips you can do.
1. Don't smoke
If you don't want to have wrinkles faster, then, don't smoke! Smoking can speed up the normal aging process of your skin. The nicotine in cigarettes constricts the blood vessels in the outer layer of your skin. This interferes with blood flow to the skin, resulting in less blood flow to the skin, causing your skin to not get enough oxygen and essential nutrients.
The chemicals in tobacco smoke can also damage the skin's collagen and elastin; as a result, the skin will have wrinkles faster due to smoking. Smoking not only causes wrinkles on the face, but also on other parts of the body, including your inner arms. Usually, these skin changes occur after a person has smoked 10 years.
2. Be diligent in eating foods that contain antioxidants
Antioxidants are molecules that can protect the skin from free radicals that can damage the skin. Antioxidants have the ability to stimulate skin collagen production. Collagen is an important part of the structure and process of skin rejuvenation. So one way to stay young is to increase the consumption of antioxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds including kidney beans, blueberries, vegetable oils, fish, and others.
3. Increase protein
Apart from antioxidants, consuming protein can also help your body build and maintain muscle mass. Foods that contain high protein are useful for producing collagen in the skin of the body. Some foods that contain high protein include salmon, eggs, tofu, and others.
4. Manage your stress
A 2013 study found that the skin cells of people with depression age faster than those who are not depressed. Chronic stress can accelerate the premature aging process by shortening telomere DNA. Telomere length is a marker of biological aging and of your skin cells.
So, if you want to prevent premature aging, then you have to be able to manage your stress. Some of the ways you can do this are by taking a walk, shopping, yoga, exercising, singing, or doing things that make you happy.
5. Always wash your face before bed
Although trivial, these habits can help your skin regenerate during sleep. So, don't forget to wash your face before going to bed, especially after you go outdoors or use make-up on your face.
6. Wear sunscreen
You already know that sun exposure can contribute to skin discoloration. So, don't forget to use sunscreen when you are outdoors. 2013 study at Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who use sunscreen (sunblock or sunscreen) three to four days a week are less likely to experience skin aging than those who don't.
7. Drink plenty of water
Adequate water consumption can keep your skin hydrated. Loss of skin hydration can cause skin to become dry and prone to wrinkles. Water is also very important in maintaining skin moisture because water can provide essential nutrients to your body's skin cells.
8. Get enough sleep (not less, not too much)
Simple skin care that you can do but often ignore is enough sleep. At least, you are advised to sleep 6 hours per day so that it can make it easier to do its job of regenerating skin. Getting enough sleep can also prevent dark circles under the eyes.
