Looking youthful is
something most people aspire to, and it’s particularly distressing to start
aging prematurely; but is it possible to delay or reverse the signs of aging as
so many ads promise? The first factor to bear in mind is that everyone ages at
a different rate, and while this is largely dictated by your genes, there are
other influences that affect the rate at which you age.
You may think that if
your parents had very wrinkled faces at a relatively young age, then you’re
destined to follow suit, or you might think it won’t matter how well you look
after your skin because your mom is in her seventies and still has barely any
lines on her face. In both cases, the way you age will also be affected by:
- How much time you spend in the sun
- Whether you smoke or drink a lot of alcohol
- Whether you live or work somewhere, that has a high degree of environmental pollution
- How nutritious your diet is
- Whether you drink enough water
- How well you care for your skin
- Whether you suffer from chronic stress
It’s all these factors
in addition to your genes that determine how well you age, so if you take action to minimize the
effects, you can delay the signs of aging.
Topical skin treatments
There’s an abundance
of skin creams, lotions, and serums available that claim to be able to delay
the signs of aging and even rejuvenate your skin. Look for products that
contain scientifically proven ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol,
because there’s enough evidence from independent clinical trials to give weight
to the claims made for products containing these substances. Have a browse
through the extensive ranges of skin care products available from a specialist website like Osmosis Skin Care where you can compare items and check the
ingredients list before buying.
Noninvasive aesthetics
There are many types
of noninvasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures available now that
can rejuvenate your skin or reduce lines, wrinkles, and sagging without you
needing to undergo invasive cosmetic surgery. Examples include:
- Laser therapies
- Radiofrequency technologies
- Microneedling
- Chemical peels
- Microdermabrasion
- Dermal fillers
- Botulinum toxin injections e.g. Botox
Facial rejuvenation
treatments are very safe, and most use the power of your body’s healing
potential to create new, healthier skin and underlying tissue for long-lasting,
natural-looking results.
If you’re considering
any of these therapies, then make sure you attend a clinic that has qualified,
experienced aestheticians on staff to carry out the treatments. Many doctors
now provide aesthetic facilities alongside their primary care practices, so
access to aesthetic treatments is becoming easier more convenient.
Wanting to be
confident about how you look and making the best of yourself is a natural way
to feel unless you’re not well, and nothing to be ashamed of. However, if
you’re worried about how well you’re aging to the point that it’s becoming an
obsession, that’s not healthy. If this should happen to you, ask yourself how
much looking younger really matters, and whether you wouldn’t be better off
just growing old gracefully.
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