The Keys To Younger Looking Skin

The secrets of naturally younger looking skin – you hold the keys!

As we women age, the skin on our face, neck and hands tend to be telltale areas, which let the cat out of the bag, when people try to judge your age. I don't know a woman of any age who doesn't secretly smile if someone guesses her age to be less than is the case.

Unfortunately, nature has a way of making things sag. Gravity, you know. The elements don't help either, with sun and wind taking their toll on delicate tissues of the face. Women who laugh frequently and well, are sure to develop fine lines and little wrinkles around the eyes. Frowning for decades can make unattractive lines across the forehead and around the mouth. Ugh. No matter your age, you undoubtedly want to stave off the ravages of time, presenting younger looking skin with which to face the world. Here are the secrets to naturally younger looking skin which every woman can employ. You can start right away!

Have you ever noticed how women who are news anchors or actresses, seem to age more quickly? Their work requires lots of makeup so that they don't appeared washed out on camera. However, both the heavy makeup and hot lights dry the skin prematurely, exacerbate enlarged pores and don't allow the skin to breathe naturally. This produces an uphill battle, trying to undo the daily damage with intensive night creams. Avoid the use of heavy foundations and makeup. The new, trendy mineral makeups provide nourishment to the skin, while still allowing the skin to breathe. You may notice younger looking skin within a few weeks, by simply eliminating heavy makeup.

The skin is the largest organ of the body and does give credence to the adage, 'you are what you eat'. If your diet is poor, set about to improve it. Younger women, with lovely fresh looking skin, are far less likely to worry about diet too much. Only when those lines and little wrinkles start showing up, do women start to think carefully about those essential vitamins. You've probably heard about the anti aging vitamins, with powerful antioxidants and beneficial effects on the skin. Although dubbed 'anti aging', these vitamins are the same ones we recommend to teens. Vitamins A, C, E and the trace mineral zinc play an important role in naturally vibrant and younger looking skin. Now you've got plenty of reasons to eat your fruits and veggies, just like you tell the kids. In fact, you'll want to consult your doctor to discuss taking supplements of these vitamins.

If you spend time in the sun, wear a high SPF sunscreen which covers both UV and UB rays. Women seem to have been heeding this general advice, due to warnings of skin cancer resulting from overexposure. Ironically, this protective sunscreen means you may be deficient in vitamin D3, also a necessary nutrient for younger looking skin, among other health benefits. Consider a supplement.

Besides vitamins, herb shops are a great place to shop for special oils, used by women for centuries to smooth and soften the skin, while retaining a supple feel. For very dry skin, try using jojoba, avocado or sweet almond oil as a super-moisturizing night treatment. These oils penetrate the layers of skin cells, revitalizing and nourishing damaged or dry skin. With regular use, the result is naturally younger looking skin.

Fresh cucumber slices, placed over they eyes for 15 minutes are a great remedy for puffiness around the eyes. A fresh avocado, mashed into a paste and applied to the face and neck, is loaded with vitamin E, directly absorbed into the skin, rebuilding damaged cells on the spot. Leave the mask on for about a half hour. Gently remove with tissue and rinse with plain water. To remove or reduce the appearance of scars, try applying vitamin E oil directly to the scar on a nightly basis. Depending on the depth of the scar tissue, even deep scars will be minimized within several months of daily treatment. Minor scars and stretch marks can virtually disappear.

Use these techniques on a consistent basis and take at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise three to four times a week. Take your supplements every day, treat your skin to morning and evening moisturizing sessions. Make fruits and veggies prominent additions to your menus. There you have the secrets to that elusive, naturally younger looking skin!

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