Our skin wrinkles due to genetics and environmental causes.
Genetics only accounts for about 10% of how our skin ages.
Most damage occurs after years of environmental abuse.
The sun and pollution wreak the worst havoc on your face causing fine lines and dry skin.
The thin delicate skin around the eye area tends to be most effected because there are fewer oil glands there and daily smiling and squinting makes the skin more prone to wrinkles.
Wrinkle firming starts with daily attention to your complexion.
Consider these tips to reduce the visible lines of aging and have younger looking skin.
The neck tends to age faster from sun exposure and not enough protection.
Consider skin care products that are certified organic.
Keeping the chemicals off your skin and out of your bloodstream will aid in overall skin and body health.
Genetics only accounts for about 10% of how our skin ages.
Most damage occurs after years of environmental abuse.
The sun and pollution wreak the worst havoc on your face causing fine lines and dry skin.
The thin delicate skin around the eye area tends to be most effected because there are fewer oil glands there and daily smiling and squinting makes the skin more prone to wrinkles.
Wrinkle firming starts with daily attention to your complexion.
Consider these tips to reduce the visible lines of aging and have younger looking skin.
- Keep your face and especially the eye area hydrated.
The best moisturizers to hydrate your skin contain emollients which soften and soothe the skin. - Keep toxins out of your moisturizer.
Chemicals in skin care can irritate and dry out your skin.
Read the ingredients list on all products so you know what you are buying.
Parabens or phthalates are two chemicals that are in many skin care products to look out for. - Look for products that contain antioxidants like vitamins A, C, & E, and green or white tea.
Antioxidants help prevent free radicals from damaging skin cells. - Products that have caffeine rich green tea and coffee de-puff the eye area and are an anti-inflammatory which reduces swelling.
Caffeine also increasing circulation. - Drink plenty of water.
Keeping the body hydrated will maintain moisture levels in the skin and body. - Exfoliate weekly.
Dead skin cells are pushed to the surface of the skin and can cause a dry, flaky appearance.
Use a gentle face scrub with natural ingredients once a week or even more with oily skin.
Reduce the frequency if your skin gets irritated. - Apply at least an SPF 20 sunscreen daily.
Preventing sun damage is the most important thing you can do for your skin.
Many moisturizers have sunscreen added which makes it easier for a one step moisturizer/sunblock application.
The neck tends to age faster from sun exposure and not enough protection.
Consider skin care products that are certified organic.
Keeping the chemicals off your skin and out of your bloodstream will aid in overall skin and body health.
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