SKIN AGING
SKIN AGING
There are two types of skin ageing. Intrinsic ageing is the natural biological response to time passing and is beyond our control. With years of wear and tear, it's inevitable that skin loses it's tone and vibrancy and becomes paler, and that muscle tone and fat deposits falter and our faces give in to gravity. the other type of skin ageing is extrinsic, or photo ageing, which is caused by the sun and external aggressors. New research has come to light revealing that if we did not suffer from photo ageing then the visible signs of intrinsic ageing would not be evident until we reached our sixties.
A healty and balanced diet, regular exercise, fresh air, plenty of rest and relaxation, and an emphasis on stress-free living will keep the body fit and in fine health, paving the way to growing old gracefully. And the laughter lines, frown lines and other fine lines on our faces are all traits that symbolise who we are and how we have each lived our lives. The passing of time does not have to involve booking in for face lifts or going under the surgeon's knife. The key to looking and feeling your best, especially later in life, is to maintain a healthy mind and active lifestyle.
TIPS
INNER HEALTH
Disastrous diets - constant yo-yo dieting will promt premature ageing. Most weight-loss diets are low in fat, and when skin cells are deprived of essential fatty acids, it can result in a dull, lifeless-looking complexion. Make sure you are eating the right type of fats. Saturated fats are linked with heart disease and strokes so avoid eating too much butter, eggs, dairy produce and meat. Stick to unsaturated fats (found in cold-pressed oils, nuts and seeds), omega-3 (found mainly in oily fish such as salmon, tuna, herring and mackerel) and omega-6 (found in sunflower and sesame seeds, linseed and soya). Overeating higly processed food foods and animal proteins can also accelerate ageing and lead to a build-up of toxins ans wastes within the body. Experts now advise eating three to five light meals a day, rather than one or two heavy meals. Aim to eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible, increase your intake of protein and whenever possible, buy organic produce.
Overload - Cut down on foods with a high sugar content and use natural honey as a sweetener. To curb cravings for sweet food when you are highly stressed and exhausted, take 1-2 g of vitamin C and a high-potency vitamin B complex daily with a meal. As time passes, the stomach produces less digestive acid. If you suffer from a bloated stomach, try cutting out foods like wheat and beans.
Natural boosts - Garlic contains 12 antioxidants which help boost immunity and suppress general body deterioration. Eat a clove of raw or cooked garlic every day or take odourless garlic tablets. To remove the odour after eating garlic, munch some parsley. Also, try taking 30 mg of oil-based co-enzyme Q10 daily with as meal as it is a powerful antioxidant. Ginkgo biloba is effective in improving memory capacity and is being tested to treat alzheimer's disease. It also boost immunity and overall wellbeing. Try taking 60-180 mg per day.
Defying grafity
TO PREVENT a wrinkled neck, sweep your hands up under your chin quickly and repeat the motion 24 times. Incorporate this into your beauty regime when applying your moisturiser to enhance the benefits.
FOR FACIAL massage, anti-ageing essential oils, including essences of frankincense, geranium, neroli, rose otto, sandalwood and patchouli, are beneficial if mixed with jojoba or sweet almond oil.
AVOID TAKING antibiotics if possible as they destroy beneficial intestinal bacteria essential for healthy skin.
DOUBLE CHIN can result from excess weight gain, fluid retention and toxin build-up. Bad posture can also make you look as though you have a double chin. Keep your shoulders back and hold your head upright.
SLEEP WITH one pillow rather than two as this helps to prevent a double chin from setting in.
ALWAYS STAND up straight. Bad posture can affect the proper functioning of the body's organs.
TO KEEP facial lines from setting in around your mouth, exaggerate smiling then gnash your teeth together. Repeat each motion 12 times daily.
There are two types of skin ageing. Intrinsic ageing is the natural biological response to time passing and is beyond our control. With years of wear and tear, it's inevitable that skin loses it's tone and vibrancy and becomes paler, and that muscle tone and fat deposits falter and our faces give in to gravity. the other type of skin ageing is extrinsic, or photo ageing, which is caused by the sun and external aggressors. New research has come to light revealing that if we did not suffer from photo ageing then the visible signs of intrinsic ageing would not be evident until we reached our sixties.
A healty and balanced diet, regular exercise, fresh air, plenty of rest and relaxation, and an emphasis on stress-free living will keep the body fit and in fine health, paving the way to growing old gracefully. And the laughter lines, frown lines and other fine lines on our faces are all traits that symbolise who we are and how we have each lived our lives. The passing of time does not have to involve booking in for face lifts or going under the surgeon's knife. The key to looking and feeling your best, especially later in life, is to maintain a healthy mind and active lifestyle.
TIPS
INNER HEALTH
Disastrous diets - constant yo-yo dieting will promt premature ageing. Most weight-loss diets are low in fat, and when skin cells are deprived of essential fatty acids, it can result in a dull, lifeless-looking complexion. Make sure you are eating the right type of fats. Saturated fats are linked with heart disease and strokes so avoid eating too much butter, eggs, dairy produce and meat. Stick to unsaturated fats (found in cold-pressed oils, nuts and seeds), omega-3 (found mainly in oily fish such as salmon, tuna, herring and mackerel) and omega-6 (found in sunflower and sesame seeds, linseed and soya). Overeating higly processed food foods and animal proteins can also accelerate ageing and lead to a build-up of toxins ans wastes within the body. Experts now advise eating three to five light meals a day, rather than one or two heavy meals. Aim to eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible, increase your intake of protein and whenever possible, buy organic produce.
Overload - Cut down on foods with a high sugar content and use natural honey as a sweetener. To curb cravings for sweet food when you are highly stressed and exhausted, take 1-2 g of vitamin C and a high-potency vitamin B complex daily with a meal. As time passes, the stomach produces less digestive acid. If you suffer from a bloated stomach, try cutting out foods like wheat and beans.
Natural boosts - Garlic contains 12 antioxidants which help boost immunity and suppress general body deterioration. Eat a clove of raw or cooked garlic every day or take odourless garlic tablets. To remove the odour after eating garlic, munch some parsley. Also, try taking 30 mg of oil-based co-enzyme Q10 daily with as meal as it is a powerful antioxidant. Ginkgo biloba is effective in improving memory capacity and is being tested to treat alzheimer's disease. It also boost immunity and overall wellbeing. Try taking 60-180 mg per day.
Defying grafity
TO PREVENT a wrinkled neck, sweep your hands up under your chin quickly and repeat the motion 24 times. Incorporate this into your beauty regime when applying your moisturiser to enhance the benefits.
FOR FACIAL massage, anti-ageing essential oils, including essences of frankincense, geranium, neroli, rose otto, sandalwood and patchouli, are beneficial if mixed with jojoba or sweet almond oil.
AVOID TAKING antibiotics if possible as they destroy beneficial intestinal bacteria essential for healthy skin.
DOUBLE CHIN can result from excess weight gain, fluid retention and toxin build-up. Bad posture can also make you look as though you have a double chin. Keep your shoulders back and hold your head upright.
SLEEP WITH one pillow rather than two as this helps to prevent a double chin from setting in.
ALWAYS STAND up straight. Bad posture can affect the proper functioning of the body's organs.
TO KEEP facial lines from setting in around your mouth, exaggerate smiling then gnash your teeth together. Repeat each motion 12 times daily.
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