Premature wrinkles, skin tone, the condition of your hair, and the way you look and move can indicate whether your biological age is higher than your chronological age. Your biological age refers to how well your body is functioning and can be much higher or lower than your actual age.You’ve probably met an “old” young person or someone who is 80, but seems decades younger.
Here are some things that we may be doing that are actually aging us on the exterior as well as the interior and how to be proactive in stopping the signs of aging.
Eat the rainbow.
You’ve heard it before, but did you know that women who eat more whole fruits and vegetables are perceived as being both healthier and more attractive? Plus, individuals who eat a lot of fruits and veggies have more supple skin, helping alleviate dry skin and wrinkles. Aim for 4.5 cups every day! We boost our own intake by using Juice Plus+, a product made from 26 fruits and veggies that are then juiced and dehydrated. You get the benefits from all of those fruits and vegetables, helping you bridge the gap between what you take in and what you need to be taking in.
Wash less.
Evidently, as women we are a bit obsessed with clean skin. But researchers say that washing our skin too often tears the skin making it more susceptible to breakouts in the end and it also pulls out all of the beneficial moisture that your skin needs. Wash at most twice a day with a gentle cleanser. We are digging on Epicuren’s Silk Radiance 3-in-1 Cleansing Oil and we love that it’s nipping in the bud a lot of skincare rituals in one step. The 3-phase experience transitions from a rich gel, to aromatic oil, to delicate milky cleanser. It’s a silky blend of antioxidant and lipid-rich oils, infused with pure essential oils, so your face washing step becomes more of a luxurious ritual.
Sleep on your back.
Sleeping on your side or on your stomach can cause sleep wrinkles. Switching to your back alleviates the problem. (Although it could introduce a new problem like snoring!) If that’s the case for you or if you can’t get comfortable on your back, we highly recommend you check out our tried and true Pillo1, which is (in our opinion), one of the most luxurious and healthful cervical pillows on the market.
Love your Décolletage and hands
Décolletage needs a little love too. Two of the sexiest parts of a woman’s body, the neck and collet, are also vulnerable assets. Both areas are thin-skinned and often exposed to year-round sun and wind and thus more prone to sun damage and visible signs of aging. For your hands, look for lotions that contain SPF and natural exfoliants. Carol’s Daughter Lemon Ginger Mint Manicure in a Jar is a salt scrub exfoliant, shea butter moisturizer, and ginger and lemon mental rejuvenator all in one little sweet-smelling pot!
Sunscreen.
You knew this was on the list, didn’t you? But I bet you didn’t know that skincare experts actually advise you keep the SPF away from your eyes. The delicate skin around the eyes has a hard time with the thickness of SPF-rich products. Instead, experts suggest wearing large sunglasses that provide 99 percent UV protection. Or look for an SPF specific for the eye area. Shiseido, Ole Henriksen and Murad all make formulations to keep your eyes safe and not sorry.
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With her love of health and writing, Melissa has written for such publications as Shape, Natural Solutions, Yoga Journal, Self and Pilates Style, and has created recipes and food-oriented stories for such publications as Delicious Living and Cooking Light.
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