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Things You Can Do To Keep That Youthful And Fresh-Faced Glow

History shows us that people have been doing their utmost to make sure that they look young and beautiful even into their old age. Many a story has told of magical wonders like the fountain of youth, that grants both immortality and the gift of forever looking young. Then there are the horrible tales like that of Elizabeth Bathory who bathed in the blood of the young to make herself look younger.

Of course, these are just tales. The reality is that we all want to look young for as long as we can. There are no magic one-drop wonders or supernatural balms that can reverse the process of aging. That said, there are still things that you can do to keep that youthful and fresh-faced glow.

Getting Lots Of Sleep

A lot of experts advocate the miraculous effects that getting enough sleep can have for your skin. And true enough, getting enough time for your rest is crucial to having healthy skin. Many experts strongly agree and recommend getting plenty of sleep for better skin.

Sleep provides your skin with tremendous benefits. One of the health benefits of getting enough sleep is lowering cortisol levels. Cortisol is the chemical your body produces in times of stress that leads to inflammation in the body, thus hurting skin quality. Getting enough sleep lowers the production of this chemical.

The saying “beauty sleep” could not ring truer given the amount of modern day literature and science that backs up the idea of looking youthful and fresh by hitting the sack while the night is still young.

Going To A Dermatologist

Visiting a dermatologist for a consultation and treatments is one of the best things a person can do for their skin. Some might be expensive, but they are worth every penny. Having a professional take a look at and take care of your skin is one of the best investments you can make for your appearance.

There are plenty of dermatologists out there, and each one has a different approach to skin care. However, the modern approach and trend in skin care are towards non-invasive therapies or procedures. Look for a dermatologist that uses these types of skin care treatments to keep your skin young and fresh.

Stop Smoking

There are plenty of bad habits that a person can have that will be detrimental for their skin health. That said, smoking is one of the worst habits a person can have when it comes to the matter of skin care. The negative impact of smoking on skin health cannot be overlooked.

Smoking has numerous negative effects on a person’s skin. These include, but are not limited to, effects on a person’s skin tone, wrinkling, sagginess, ashen complexion and so much more. The good news is that the negative side effects of smoking can be reversed with proper skin care.

In a nutshell, though, smoking is a bad habit that you should stop. Not just because it ruins your skin, but because it can have a bigger negative impact on your health and life in the long run. Even though its effects can be reversed with skincare, it is still better to not smoke at all. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”.

Comments

  1. Mary A Ambrosino says

    So far so good. I just came back from the dermatologist last month.

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