Anti Aging Skin Care

How to Keep Your Skin Young and Beautiful

Following a simple anti aging skin care regimen can keep your complexion looking fresh and youthful for years to come.

Anti Aging Skin Care from the Inside Out

Keeping your body well hydrated is a basic tenet of anti aging skin care. Studies indicate that Americans are dehydrated over 75% of the time. Lack of water coupled with rising caffeine consumption (which produces a diuretic effect) can result in serious health problems and negative cosmetic results. Since your body is made up of over 75% water, lack of this substance can impact bodily function. When your body is hydrated, cells function at optimal level. When your cells function at optimal level, your body sheds dead skin more quickly, which contributes to that healthy glow.

Eating right is another way to keep the wrinkles at bay. Think of your body as a finely tuned machine for which you want to provide the best fuel. Your skin, in particular, needs certain vitamins and minerals to look its best. For example, vitamin A reduces sebum production (the oil that can cause blemishes), vitamin B contributes to even skin tone and vitamin E reduces acne scarring. Eating a wholesome diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains is a sure recipe for beautiful skin.

Avoid the Sun

A certain amount of sun exposure is necessary to create vitamin D, which regulates calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood. However, excessive exposure can lead to long term damage, premature aging and even skin cancer. There are two types of light generated by the sun; UVB rays and UVA rays. UVB rays are what cause your skin to burn, while UVA rays penetrate deep into the second layer of the skin, causing elasticin and collagen fibers to break down. This is how skin can acquire a tough, leathery appearance