10 Easy Ways To Look Younger

There are many ways to look younger and today there are hundreds if not thousands of anti-aging products, treatments, supplements and exercise regimes that claim to help you drop decades off your appearance. But, let us cut through all that jargon and get to only the proven easy ways that can really make you look younger…

1. Take care of your skin

Your skin is the first to show signs of aging. So follow the cleanse-tone-moisturize routine. Drink plenty of water and avoid the sun.  We will discuss the right products later on in this guide.

2. Quit smoking

If you want to drop a decade off your face and body, the first thing you must do is show zero tolerance to smoking. Smoking dehydrates the body and your skin starts showing signs of dehydration by developing wrinkles. This is one of the easy ways to look younger.

3. Get optimal sun exposure

Women with fair skin tones must get at least 5-10 minutes of sun daily on their arms and legs (when not using a sunblock or sunscreen). This will give you enough Vitamin D for youth, vitality and elevated mood. Remember: happiest people are the prettiest and look younger than they are!

4. Maintain steady weight

If you have had ballooning weight for years and suddenly lose it, the effect will be seen on your facial skin. So maintain a healthy steady weight instead of opting for intense exercise or crash dieting.

5. Eat healthy balanced diet

When it comes to diet, there are many misconceptions about the so called elixir of youth or anti-aging superfoods. New research also keeps coming up on a daily basis that further confuses the average person. Your best bet is to consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that are naturally rich in antioxidants which help fight free radical damage caused by rogue molecules and age us.

6. Get rid of stress

Ever noticed how a stressed out person tends to have a harsh and worried facial expression? Constant stress can therefore give rise to permanent wrinkles and, conversely, stress free and happy people tend to have younger looking faces. So smile, laugh and be like a child! This will certainly make you look younger than you are.

7. Use Retinol and AHA based skin-creams

If your skin creams do not contain Retinol or AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) found in fruits, then chances are they will not do much for your skin. Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A and a known wrinkle corrector. AHA creams peel and exfoliate dead skin to reveal fresher and younger looking skin beneath. Additionally, use following skin saving products starting from your 20s:

• Wear sunscreen daily or go for SPF based makeup
• Cleanse twice a day. Follow it with a toner and moisturizer to unclog pores and prevent acne.
• Switch to products with Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, Retinol and AHA.
• Use eye creams and gels to reduce under eye puffiness, dark circles and crow’s feet which are one of the first signs of aging. Apply these products lightly each night. Be gentle with your eye-skin when applying/removing makeup.
• Talk to a dermatologist about facial treatments and procedures that can help improve texture of the skin.

8. Develop a water habit

Drink 8-10 glasses of water that can help your body throw out toxic waste and hydrate the skin from inside out.

9. Get 5-6 portions of veggies and fruits daily

Your body should get 5-6 portions of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis to acquire the necessary vitamins and minerals as well as free-radical-damage fighting antioxidants. This is one of the easy ways to drop a decade and look younger.

10. Watch the booze

Party by all means but do watch your food and alcohol intake. Alcohol can lead to permanent skin damage. Excess alcohol can cause your tummy to bulge adding years to your look. It can also lead to wrinkle formation. Alcohol also causes water retention-it is no wonder your face appears swollen and puffed up the day after a night out on town.