After 30, the signs of aging are unavoidable. However, there are certain ways you can use to slow down the process of aging and help you look younger after 30. The secret lies in the skincare products that you use and the lifestyle choices that you make on a daily basis. This article offers ten tips that will help you look younger after 30 and keep your skin healthy and radiant at any age.
1) Choose your clothing carefully
The first thing most people do when they wake up is go into their closet and select clothing for that day. It’s a simple decision, and we don’t think much about it. We don’t consider how our clothing can make us appear older than we are. The truth is, it all depends on what you wear. If you want to look younger after 30, then choose clothes that will flatter your body type and hide any flaws or imperfections. You should also choose colors that are youthful and vibrant. Avoid dark colors like black or navy blue because they make your skin look paler than it actually is. Instead, opt for brighter colors like yellow or pink which complement your skin tone more naturally.
2) Maintain Healthy Hair and Nails
Healthy hair and nails are a sign of youth. Hair, skin, and nails are fed by amino acids that produce collagen—these nutrients decrease with age. Hair is made up mostly of keratin, so eating foods high in protein is an easy way to strengthen your hair and make it look fuller. Eating lean meats and fish can help you achieve healthy hair. Nails need plenty of biotin, an essential B vitamin; one study found that women who were given a daily supplement had stronger nails after two months. If you’re not sure where to start, talk to your doctor about what vitamins will be best for you. You might also want to consider taking a multivitamin or mineral complex daily. Don’t forget about fruits and vegetables! They contain antioxidants that help keep your skin looking fresh and young.
3) Keep Moisturizer Handy
Skin loses its elasticity as we age, so keeping it moisturized is essential. Use a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid in it to maintain that dewy, youthful glow. Hyaluronic acid holds 1000 times its weight in water and is used in most anti-aging creams. Looking for a more affordable option? Try petroleum jelly (like Vaseline). It’s super cheap and great for skin that’s starting to look dry or flaky. If you want something with a bit more oomph, try an anti-aging serum like PTR’s A2GTM Antioxidant Serum.
4) Eat Healthily
A healthy diet doesn’t just include whole grains, fruit and vegetables. When you take care of your body, it shows. Health experts recommend not skipping meals (especially breakfast), limiting sugars and fats, eating lean proteins and maintaining a balanced calorie intake per day. While getting enough rest is more of a challenge when you’re on-the-go all day long, try incorporating downtime into your schedule—you might be surprised by how much better you feel if you have time to relax with friends or unwind with a good book or movie in bed at night. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water and exercise regularly as well!
5) Get Professional Help
A lot of people try cosmetic procedures and take crazy home remedies in an attempt to look younger, but most of them don’t make a difference. The easiest way for someone looking for cosmetic help is by booking an appointment with a licensed physician who specializes in facial rejuvenation, such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. They know what products and services can be effective, which ones won’t work, and they can walk you through every step of your treatment plan. But it’s also important to keep things realistic! You want these treatments to work; you need them to work! As much as you want your face to look like it did when you were 20 years old, that might not be possible—your body has changed since then.
6) Wear Sunscreen
Repeated sun exposure causes fine lines and wrinkles that age your skin. To prevent premature aging, make sure you're wearing a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 each time you go outside. We recommend Neutrogena's Sheer Zinc line because it is cheap, effective, and has no added fragrances or dyes. You can find it in drugstores or on Amazon for less than $15 a bottle. That is cheap protection against sun damage that can lead to cancer, cataracts, age spots, and wrinkling. And don't be deceived by those miracle creams that market themselves as being anti-aging solutions; they often do little more than moisturize your skin.
7) Protect your skin with SPF makeup
Sunscreen is very important, but most of us don’t like wearing it. The solution: SPF makeup, which can protect your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays without creating a greasy look. Try Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for flawless coverage that helps minimize any discoloration in just one swipe.
8) Use LED Lights for Home Beauty Treatment
Modern LED lights are no longer a luxury, they are widely available and easy on your budget. You can purchase LED light bulbs that fit into any socket you have at home. At around $10 per bulb (you only need one in a room), you can transform your home into an anti-aging oasis with just a few bucks spent on some light bulbs. An added bonus of choosing LEDs is that they come in white, pink and blue colors so you can mix it up for added beauty treatment benefits.
9) Stay in shape
Here's a no-brainer. The more you sweat, the better shape you'll be in—physically and mentally. According to research from Duke University, people who exercise feel less fatigued than those who don't, even after moderate amounts of exercise. Feeling good both physically and mentally will help you maintain an active social life (and ward off depression). So keep at it: Those squats are going to do more than make your legs look better in jeans; they'll make your entire life feel a little easier. And since most women start seeing negative effects on their skin at around age 30, increasing physical activity can also mean looking younger over time.
10) Use Facial Massagers
It sounds funny, but a facial massager can do wonders for your skin. Gently massage your face and neck once or twice a day and you’ll notice a smoother, more radiant complexion in no time. Massaging promotes circulation—and if your blood is circulating effectively, that means oxygen is as well. When you’re inhaling fresh oxygen-rich air (yes! Oxygen does wonders for our skin), your body has no choice but to respond by pumping out new collagen. What can we say? You are what you eat—and what you breathe too!
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