Contents:
- Medical Video: 8 Unexpected Things Aging You Faster (And How to Slow Aging Naturally)
- 1. Don't smoke
- 2. Diligently eat foods that contain antioxidants
- 3. Increase protein
- 4. Manage your stress
- 5. Always wash your face before going to bed
- 6. Use sunscreen
- 7. Drink plenty of water
- 8. Sleep enough (no less, not excessive)
Medical Video: 8 Unexpected Things Aging You Faster (And How to Slow Aging Naturally)
Looking younger than the actual age is everyone's dream; so it is not surprising that many people, especially women, try hard to get fresh, healthy, beautiful, and youthful skin. Even today, many young women who have done various treatments to treat their skin early.
But do you know if there are several ways you can do so that you can stay young? Here are some tips that you can do.
1. Don't smoke
If you don't want to have wrinkles faster, then, don't smoke! Smoking can speed up the normal aging process of your skin. Nicotine contained in cigarettes causes constriction of blood vessels in the outer layer of your skin. This will disrupt the flow of blood to the skin, so that only a little blood flow to the skin, causing your skin not to get oxygen and adequate essential nutrients.
Chemicals in tobacco smoke can also damage skin collagen and elastin; As a result, the skin will have wrinkles faster because of smoking. Smoking does not only cause wrinkles on the face, but also on other parts of the body, including your inner arm. Usually, this skin change occurs after a person smokes 10 years.
2. Diligently eat foods that contain antioxidants
Antioxidants are molecules that can protect the skin from free radicals that can damage the skin. Antioxidants have the ability to stimulate skin collagen production. Collagen is an important part of the structure and process of skin rejuvenation. So one way to stay young is to multiply the consumption of antioxidants, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds including red beans, blueberries, vegetable oils, fish, and others.
3. Increase protein
Besides antioxidants, protein consumption can also help your body build and maintain muscle mass. Foods that contain high protein are useful for producing collagen in the skin of the body. Some foods that contain high protein include salmon, eggs, tofu, and others.
4. Manage your stress
The 2013 study found that the skin cells of people who were depressed were older than those who did not experience depression. Chronic stress can accelerate the aging process by shortening DNA telomeres. Telomere length is a marker of biological aging and your skin cells.
So, if you want to fight premature aging, then you must be able to manage your stress. Some of the ways you can do this include walking, shopping, yoga, sports, singing, or doing things that make you happy.
5. Always wash your face before going to bed
Although trivial, this habit can help your skin regenerate while sleeping. So, don't forget to wash your face before going to bed, especially after you move outdoors or use makeup on your face.
6. Use sunscreen
You already know that sun exposure can contribute to skin discoloration. So, don't forget to use sunscreen when you are outdoors. 2013 study at Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who use sunscreen (sunblock or sunscreen) three to four days a week tend not to experience skin aging compared to those who don't use it.
7. Drink plenty of water
Consuming enough water can keep your skin hydrated. The loss of skin hydration can cause the skin to become dry and prone to wrinkles. Water is also very important in maintaining skin moisture because water can provide important nutrients to your body's skin cells.
8. Sleep enough (no less, not excessive)
Simple skin care that you can do but often ignore is enough sleep. At the very least, you are encouraged to sleep 6 hours per day in order to make it easier to do its job in regenerating the skin. Enough sleep can also prevent the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
