Simple Ways to Reduce the Signs of Aging

Changes in skin come with age; many forces contribute to skin aging such as sun, life styles and harsh weather. Cells get damaged by free radicles, once healthy molecules that are overactive and unstable. It also leads to premature wrinkles. The skin loses its elasticity due to which eyelids and eyebrows become droopy, skin around jaws and cheeks becomes loose. Many times skin develops lesions known as benign tumors. But you can take care to make your skin stay supple and fresh-looking.

Simple Ways to Get Rid of Wrinkles
Deep wrinkles are annoying and every woman tries to get rid of it as soon as possible. Many expensive options are there such as chemical peels and Botox but it is better to explore simple ways to keep your skin even and toned.

• Don't go out without a sunscreen

Use sunscreen with at least an SPF 15, it is the best anti-aging protection. Apply thirty minutes before exposing to sun. It protects your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays. Prefer one with titanium oxide or zinc in the ingredient list.

• Limit your sun exposure

Wear hat and light color clothes when you are out. Don't go for tanning booths, they are worse than the sun. 

• Apply moisturizer

Moisturizer softens wrinkles and keeps the skin hydrated.

• Environmental pollutants

Skin also starts aging and premature wrinkles are formed due to smoke, ozone, and gasoline fumes. Protect your skin from these pollutants.

• Exercise

Cardiovascular exercise is important for your skin health. Take out some time for weight strengthening exercises for muscle underlying your skin. It helps to get required nutrients and oxygen to your skin.

• Skin care program

An anti-aging skin care program helps a lot, makes your skin thick as well as decrease wrinkles. Before starting any program consult a non-surgical skin care doctor.

• Sleep at your back

Sleep lines can turn into wrinkles if you press your face against the pillow while sleeping. Sleep on a satin pillow cases to stop the formation of wrinkles.

• Prefer well balanced diet

Always drink plenty of water and take eight or ten servings of fresh fruits and veggies daily. Include fresh Atlantic salmon in your diet thrice a week or fish such as trout, mackerel, tuna and herring that are high in omega 3 fatty acids.

• Reduce Wrinkles Naturally

Wrinkles particularly appear on face, tops of forearms, backs of hands and neck. It is a part of a natural aging process. There are home remedies that are simple and easy to prevent and reduce the formation of wrinkles.

Following ingredients can be used as a home remedy:
Ginger: It is an anti-wrinkle remedy; ginger is high in antioxidant and helps prevent the breakdown of elastin, the main causes of wrinkles. Take a pinch of grated ginger with one tablespoon of honey. Eat this every morning.

• Fenugreek:  The seeds, leaves and oil of fenugreek work as an antidote for various skin problems, especially wrinkle. Make a thick paste of handful of fresh leaves of fenugreek, apply it on the face and leave it on overnight. Wash it off with lukewarm water in the morning.You can also boil water with fenugreek seeds and wash your face with it or apply oil on your wrinkles.

• Water: Water is the most effective home remedies for treating wrinkles. It helps you to stay hydrated as well as maintain moisture level in the skin. Drink clean, filtered water to prevent your skin from becoming old. Every day drink at the least 2.5 liters of filtered water. Stay away from alcohol and carbonated drinks.

• Aloe Vera: Malic acid in Aloe Vera plant reduce wrinkles, it maintains the elasticity of your skin. Extract the gel from its leaf and rub it on your skin and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, wash it with lukewarm water. Use fresh gel only. You can also make a mixture of one teaspoon Aloe Vera gel with the vitamin E capsule content. Apply this mixture to the affected areas for half an hour and then wash it with lukewarm water.

• Almonds: They slow done the process of aging as well as treat wrinkles. They are high in vitamin E, fiber, iron, calcium, zinc, oleic acid and folic acid.  Soak few almonds in raw milk overnight. Peel the almonds in the morning and grind them to make a fine paste. Apply the paste on your wrinkles and even under your eyes to remove dark circles. Leave it for some time and then rinse it with lukewarm water. You must do this daily. Almond oil is also beneficial and you can massage this oil into your facial skin to prevent aging.

Final Verdict
Aging is a natural process that cannot be prevented but it can be delayed by taking care of your skin. Besides these effective home remedies try to live a stress free life, in times of stress your body releases cortisol a powerful aging hormone into the blood stream. Perform yoga, take a walk and meditate to reduce your stress levels.