Each year we learn more and more about prevention of ageing of both body and the skin. One of the newest theories is that the symptoms that we think of as “aging” are actually only an accumulation of tissues damage that has occurred over a number of years. In other words, the signs of aging may be a lot more related to damage of tissues than the actual passing of the years. Although there is really very little anyone can do to completely prevent inevitable intrinsic ageing of the skin, one can develop certain health habits that will help delay the onset and possibly lessen the severity of intrinsic aging symptoms. Prevention of sun exposure is the biggest preventable factor. Sun exposure is, of course, an example of extrinsic aging.
Good health habits will help the body nourish the skin better and therefore help to fight aging. Avoiding excessive alcohol will also help the body functions better. A regular aerobic exercise program and a well-balanced, healthy diet can certainly help an individual live longer and better, as well as helping the skin function in a more healthy manner. Many scientists believe that a diet rich in antioxidant foods, or use of antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E, and grape-seed and green tea extracts, may help protect body tissues, including the skin, from free radical damage, reducing the signs of aging. Smoking is known to severely affect health and function of all cells within the body. Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke should be avoided for healthy body or skin.
Using good skin-care products and developing a routine facial skin-care program will obviously help the skin look better. As the skin ages, production of inter cellular cement decreases, which decreases the skin’s ability to hold water. This is dehydration, and it results in a rough-textured appearance. Many theories support the use of hydrating agents, and sunscreen may help lessen the physical aging of the skin. It is obvious that many of these conditioning treatment agents help the skin look better, regardless of any long-term positive effects.
Sleeping more is another health habit which gives the body time to regenerate its tissues and repair damaged cells. Lack of sleep can cause eye circles, puffiness, and contribute to stress that can have a debilitating effect on both the mind and the body. High amount of stress also leaves effect on health. Avoiding stress certainly will help avoid premature aging signs of not only the skin, but of the other organs of the body. Many resort spas, as well as day spas, now offer stress management, yoga, and other body treatments designed to reduce and manage stress. I hope this write-up will be useful for you and will help you to avoid aging.