4 Easy Ways to Reduce Fine Lines
Aging occurs when the cells in your body evolve over time.
In addition to affecting the way your skin feels and moves, it can also affect the way your skin appears.
Fine lines are usually one of the first signs of aging. They consist of small and shallow lines around your eyes and mouth, given that these areas of the face tend to move the most with expressions.
And they can make you look noticeably older.
That said, there are some ways you can successfully reduce the appearance of fine lines for beautiful, younger-looking skin.
1. Eat Superfoods
First things first, make sure that you include protein in your diet, such as chicken, fish, and eggs.
Why? Well, your body combines amino acids when it makes collagen, which is a natural protein that starts declining in your body from the age of 25. The process also requires vitamin C, zinc and copper.
And it’s this loss of collagen that’s responsible for your skin cells changing in appearance,structure, and elasticity.
Likewise, the following superfoods are rich in nutrients and can also boost collagen production:
- Avocadoes
- Ginger
- Chia seeds
- Oatmeal
- Green leafy vegetables
- Berries
Be sure to eat plenty of them regularly to keep your skin soft, supple, and line-free!
2. Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle
Another way to reduce fine lines and other signs of aging is to live a healthier lifestyle.
- Quit the unhealthy habits that show on your skin, such as smoking and drinking alcohol in excess. Smoking frequently over time can encourage the formation of wrinkles and a dull complexion. Drinking alcohol in excess has a similar effect, making the skin look dehydrated, damaged, and older.
- Try to avoid stress wherever possible, which can break down the skin’s elastin, increase inflammation, and cause wrinkles to form.
- Exercise regularly to eliminate any tension from the body, including your facial muscles. This then smooths out any fine lines and helps you to look younger.
Speaking of regular workouts, they can significantly improve your quality of sleep.
And when you sleep well,your skin’s blood flow increases and your body rebuilds collagen. Win-win.
3. Stay Hydrated
Drinking large amounts of water is known to keep your body hydrated and refreshed.
However, there are also various benefits for your skin, including these:
- It works as a natural moisturizer
- It maintains your skin’s elasticity
- It keeps it feeling plump
As a result, by drinking plenty of water daily, you’re more likely to slow down the signs of aging and less likely to show scars, wrinkles, and fine lines. Therefore, it’s totally worth doing.
4. Use Daily Sun Protection
Lastly, did you know that spending time in the sun without sunscreen can prematurely age your skin? It’s known as photo-ageing and in fact, 90% of ageing is from the sun.
That’s why you should wear a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen of SPF 30 (or higher) on exposed areas every day.
Ultimately, this will reduce the likelihood of your skin forming age spots, wrinkles, and fine lines.
The Takeaway: Consistency Can Reduce Fine Lines
Even though the appearance of fine lines seems inevitable, these preventative steps will help them to look less prominent.
Just make sure that you include them in your everyday routine and be consistent with it.
And it won’t be long before you can say goodbye to wrinkles, and hello to healthier, younger-looking skin!
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- https://qsun.co/5-serious-skin-problems-avoid/
- https://www.skincare.com/article/what-happens-when-you-skip-sunscreen
- https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/scary-things-happen-when-you-don-t-wear-sunscreen/slide-8
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/actinic-keratosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354969