It is possible that when you look at the mirror, you notice a wrinkle hanging on to your once smooth face and you remember the popular phrase: Black don’t Crack. Then why I’m I seeing wrinkles on my face? Why has my dark tan lost its lustre? The solution can’t be found in the mirror but can be found in the 10 tips below to help you revitalize that youthful glow.
- Retinol
It doesn’t perform magic, but it sure looks like it does. Beauty experts and celebrities (they use all the good stuff) often select skin products that are rich in Retinol. The Vitamin and dietary supplement is also known as Vitamin A1. Retinol reduces facial wrinkles, unclogs skin pores and removes acne and blackheads. The doses should be taken with caution as high doses of Retinol may result in enlarged liver, dry skin or hypervitaminosis; and the symptoms are worse during pregnancy; hence normal doses of Retinol should be taken. If you’re lucky and with a fat pocket, you can get creams that contain Retinol in high end cosmetic stores or you could follow the affordable DIY route by preparing and applying a carrot face mask(using carrot juice and honey) or a paprika and almond oil mask.
- Diet
Maintaining a balanced diet and eating vegetables, fruits are extremely important to the overall appearance of the skin. A diet filled with vegetables and fruits ensures that the skin shines and remains/regains its youthful glow. Also, junk food and processed food should be avoided if possible or considerably reduced because they release free radicals which are harmful to your overall health.
- Exercise
The importance of Exercise to a youthful look and beauty has been reiterated by several beauty experts, magazines and even Medical Doctors. According to WebMD,
‘Exercise helps cut stress, which may contribute to acne outbreaks. Physical activity also helps your skin by increasing your blood circulation, which sends more oxygen to your skin cells and carries cell waste away.’
- Sleep
In an age of intense activity and alertness, the time for sleep has considerably reduced. But the reality is that the brain does need to rest, the body does need to rest and most importantly recharge. We often fall to the trap (intentional or not) of anxiety, stress, and fatigue which may take a toll on the beauty and appearance of the skin. Beauty Experts recommend at least eight hours of sleep to help relax the brain and the muscles. Sleep Deprivation or worse insomnia, can lead to teabags under the eyes which rarely flatter one’s facial appearance. It is important to sleep and rest the body cause even machines breakdown from over-use, and they are made of metal.
- Early Skincare Treatments
Having a beautiful and youthful skin (and look), is more of an effort than a gift of nature. Of course there are some people (like Pharrell Williams) and races (Africans) that nature may have given an advantage, but an effort has to be made nonetheless, it’s the degree and intensity that could differ. Hence, an early habit of caring for one’s skin (like visiting the spa, doing facial treatments etc) in his/her twenties is an admonishing habit that would only reap rewards in the near future. So in one’s 40’s you’d be getting used to complements like, ‘you mean you’re forty, who’s the daughter who’s the mother?’, and you would reply, ‘it’s natural’.
- Hair
When it comes to hairstyle, simplicity is gold. Simple hair-styles enhance the shape and beauty of the face, also simple hairstyles are relatively easier to maintain than elaborate hairstyles. Fancy hairstyles makes one look older, also the cost of maintenance spikes up except you’re Yemi Alade whose hairstyle has become an embodiment of her personal style.
- Laugh a lot
‘If you must open shop, wear a smile’
-Chinese Proverb
The above can be taken literally to relate to retail trade, but the above saying can actually be applied to life in general. Wearing a smile, increases attraction, as people are generally drawn to a smiling face. Smiling and Laughter is an anti-aging medicine. The amount of muscles required to both laugh and smile are few and the benefits of laughing a lot are limitless. So, don’t exercise restraint when your partner cracks you up or when you watch your toddler dance to music, embrace it.
- Romance
Developing a healthy sexual life with your partner has numerous benefits and one of them is making you look younger and more beautiful. According to sex and romance blog, yourtango, there are sixteen various benefits of sex. They include:
- Keeps Skin young and healthy
- Boosts immunity
- Makes Hair shine
- Produces Healthy Sperm
- Reduces Stress
- Strengthens Nails
- Improves Heart Health
- Balances Hormone Levels which result in clearer skin
- Hydrates Skin
- Acts as a natural painkiller
- Leads to Weight Loss
- Lowers Risk of Cancer
- Fights Cavities
- Promotes Sleep
- Keeps the love flame burning: couples who have sex a lot grow fond of each other which leads to happiness which in turn radiates both inner and outer beauty.
- Boosts Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Rest
Live life one step at a time. Take things easy, take 15 minute naps, do everything in moderation. Don’t push your body to the limit. If you can observe enough rest, the results will definitely lead to a younger and more beautiful you.
- Water
Drink lots and lots of water. Infact scientists have advised that drinking 3 cups of water as soon as you wake is healthy for both the body and the skin. As the water cleanses the toxins in the body. Water also refreshes and energizes the body. With water therapy, you make your skin smooth, flawless, and appealing at any age.
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