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In a youth-obsessed world, where “perfection” of skin and body is heavily promoted by popular media, women often find themselves struggling to find anti-aging treatments. Though the expectation to stop time and its effects on the body and skin is far from realistic, an increasing number of both men and women invest a lot of time, energy, and money in anti-aging treatments and, often, invasive procedures. A different perspective, however, may suggest that the wish to remain young-looking does not have to do so much with appearances, as with keeping your body and skin healthy.

Skin and Face

A lot of focus is placed on how healthy and rejuvenated one’s face skin looks; ergo, the following anti-aging tips may help you take care of one of the most exposed parts of your body.

• Use a cleanser: the first important step to keep your face looking clean is to use a cleanser that agrees with your skin. Try to avoid abrasive products and be mindful of whether your chosen product is either drying your skin too much, or leaving you feeling oily even after washing. Keep in mind that depending on where you are on your menstrual cycle, you may need to use different products.
• Find a serum: serums are concentrated products that you rub onto your skin, using a circular motion to open up the pores and relax your muscles. They usually consist of a combination of vitamins and nutrients, most commonly hyaluronic acid to increase skin elasticity, as well as vitamins C and E for skin rejuvenation. Serums also contain antioxidants. Some of the serum ingredients can be light sensitive, so be careful which one you use during the day or at night!
• Moisturizers and sunscreen: though it may seem simple, just like with the cleansers you want to make sure you are using a moisturizer that agrees with your complexion and adequately protects your skin. If you are prone to acne, you want to be especially careful with your choice of moisturizer, opting for a more natural-based face cream. Contrary to popular belief, sunscreen ought to be used every time you are exposed to the sun and not only during the summer or at especially sunny places. In fact, sun reflecting off white snow or sun exposure at higher altitudes can be much more damaging.

Healthy Living

Time takes its toll on the human body, and as much as many of us would like to rewind the clock we need to remember there is no quick fix. Skin care definitely helps us look youthful, but the real secret comes with following a healthy lifestyle: stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, exercise appropriately for your body and age, consume nutritious foods and follow a diet that agrees with your body type and your body’s needs, and be cautious of promising schemes that claim to reverse the aging process—it’s not that simple!