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Keep those wrinkles away

Our skin is very delicate and in order to keep it looking youthful and beautiful one has to take lots of care. Your skin looks its best in your teens but if you do not take proper care then you will start looking older than your age. Over the years, the elasticity wears out leaving behind wrinkles. Wrinkles are caused due to various reasons; the most dangerous is sun exposure.
Sun exposure damages skin inside and out. Other causes of skin aging are - muscle movements which bring the creases associated with facial expressions, such as frowning or squinting; sleep positions can etch lines into the skin, especially by lying on one side more than the other. Proper nourishing and a healthy diet are essential for a youthful-looking skin.
Here are some tips which may help slow down aging of the skin.

To delay the formation of wrinkles, stay out of the sun as much as possible. If you must be in the sun, always use a sunscreen. 90 per cent of the signs of aging skin are caused by excessive UV exposure.

Spend 15 minutes each morning and evening exercising the muscles in your face.

Try to think about your face several times a day and totally relax all your facial muscles. Avoid frowning and habitually smooth out your wrinkled forehead.

Avoid formation of crow's feet, which are wrinkles in the corners of your eyes, by not squinting.

Try to keep your hands away from your face since rubbing your eyes or sitting with your chin on your hand tends to push the face out of its natural position and stretches delicate skin.

Maintain a stable body weight. Be aware that constant weight gain or loss can cause the skin to sag, as can improper dental hygiene.

Keep your skin moisturized to provide the moisture your skin needs to stay supple and 'wrinkle-resistant!' Take advantage of the new skin care products that can actually heal and renew aging and sun-damaged skin.

When putting on creams or make up always lightly stroke it upward onto your neck and face.

Don't smoke! Smoking reduces blood flow to the skin, thereby reducing the flow nutrients and oxygen that are necessary for growth and healing. That's why smokers often look ten years older than they really are.

Healthy diet

Doctors agree that certain nutrients in our diet can help prevent wrinkles and keep our skin smooth and supple. Ask your doctor about the recommended dosages of the following nutritional supplements.
Vitamin C
Is known for its importance in the manufacture of collagen, which plays an important part in keeping the complexion smooth.
Vitamin E
Another free radical fighting antioxidant, can also prevent skin damage from sun exposure when used topically. Vitamin E oil, applied up to eight hours after sun exposure, can prevent inflammation and skin damage. For additional sun damage protection, taking vitamin E supplements will be useful. Vitamin E rich foods include wheat germ, spinach and sunflower seeds.
Multi vitamin/ Mineral supplement
Incorporating into your diet, a multivitamin/mineral supplement containing the daily values of all essential vitamins and minerals may also prove beneficial.

Including garlic in your diet will not only help your body stay young by fighting heart disease and cancer but may also prolong the life span of normal skin cells and help them maintain their youthful shape, according to preliminary laboratory studies.

Protein is also essential. Great sources of protein are fish and chicken.

Avoid fatty food. Medical research has shown that dietary fat is a primo generator of free radicals, the naturally occurring unstable molecules that damage your body's healthy molecules by stealing their electrons and, in the process, contribute to aging and wrinkle. Thus stick to a low-fat diet.

Avoid alcohol and smoking. Not only does that morning-after puffiness contribute to wrinkles, but alcohol also dehydrates you, which is anything but good for your skin.

Get plenty of water. You should drink eight glasses of water a day. The more water you drink, the better it is for your skin.

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