Fines lines and wrinkles aren’t inevitable. In fact, skin experts believe that most skin damage can be prevented with some special care. In this article, BEBEAFRIKANA brings to you 10 ways to beat wrinkles, no matter what your age is.
SUN PROTECTION
The single biggest cause of skin ageing is sunlight. You should use a sunscreen every day because the aging effects of the sun are prevalent in the cold winter months as in hot summer ones. This will help prevent your skin from aging prematurely, and will guard against burning.
STOP SMOKING
Cigarette smoke speeds up the ageing process as it strips your skin of oxygen and slows down the regeneration of new cells. It can give a grey, sluggish look, and can cause fine lines around the mouth because heavy smokers are constantly pursing their lips to draw on a cigarette.
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DEEP CLEANSE
Many older women don’t cleanse their skin as thoroughly as they should, believing this can lead to dryness and wrinkles. However, it’s essential to ensure your skin is clear of dead skin cells, dirt and makeup to give it a youthful, fresh glow.
Don’t use harsh products- a creamy cleanser removed with cotton wool is effective for most women. If your skin is very dry, massage with an oily cleanser. Leave on your skin for a few minutes, then rinse away the excess with warm water.
DEEP MOISTURIZE
As well as using daily moisturizer, you can also boost your skin’s levels weekly. Either use a nourishing face mask, or apply a thick layer of your usual moisturizer or night cream. Whichever you choose, leave on the skin for 5-10 minutes, then remove the excess with tissues. Apply to damp skin for greater effect.
BOOST THE CIRCULATION
Buy a gentle facial scrub or exfoliator and use once a week to keep the surface of your skin soft and smooth. This increases the blood-flow to the top layers of skin, and encourages cell renewal. You can get the same effect by lathering a facial wash on your skin using a clean shaving brush.
DISGUISE LINES
Existing lines can be minimized to the naked eye by opting for the latest light reflecting foundations, concealers and powders. These contain luminescent particles to bounce light away from your skin, making wrinkles less noticeable and giving your skin a wonderful luminosity.
PAMPER REGULARLY
As well as daily skincare, remember to treat your skin from time to time with special treatments such as facials, serums and anti-ageing creams.
BE WEATHER VAIN
Extremes of cold and hot weather can strip your skin of essential moisture, leaving it dry and more prone to damage. Central heating can have the same effect. For this reason, ensure you moisturize regularly, changing your products according to the seasons.
For instance, in the winter, you may need a more oily product, which will keep the cold out and won’t freeze on the skin’s surface. In hot weather, a lighter formulations are more comfortable on the skin, and you can boost their activity by using a few drops of special treatment serum underneath.
BE GENTLE
Be careful not to drag at your skin when applying skincare products or makeup. The skin around your eyes is particularly likely to show signs of ageing. A heavy touch can cause the skin to stretch. So, always use a light touch, and take your strokes upward, rather than drag the skin down. Also, avoid any products that make your skin itch, sting or feel sensitive. If any product causes this sort of reaction, stop using at once and switch to a gentler formulation.
CLEVER MAKEUP
Skincare benefits are not limited to skincare products. In fact, many make-up products now contain UV filters and skin nourishing ingredients to treat your skin as well as superficially improve its appearance. So investigate the latest products – it’s well worth making use of them.