Beautiful, clear skin. We all want it, some of us have it, and for the rest of us – well… we just haven’t quite figured it out yet. So what’s the secret to the fountain of youth? The surprising truth is that, barring extreme plastic surgery, the best anti-aging strategies are accessible and can begin right after reading this article!
So let’s go over the 6 Anti-Aging Strategies You Can Start Today
#1 | EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE
Let’s start off with a no-brainer. We all know that exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, dirt and debris. But perhaps less known, yet more important, is that exfoliation allows your anti-aging serums and creams to penetrate deeper into your skin. It also enhances cellular turnover, which is the rate at which your skin regenerates! Exfoliation is a must for anyone who is serious about anti-aging (but don’t go overboard – your skin can only handle so much!). Our favorite is the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.
#2 | STAY THIRSTY!
Did you know that Gabrielle Union was nearly 30 years old when starred in the teen blockbuster ‘Bring It On’? The kicker is she pretty much looks the same two decades later! Gabrielle, along with a host of A-List Celebrities, swear by H2O as the most important habit that has kept them looking young and refreshed well into their years. The reason why is because your body directs hydration to the vital organs first, and works its way outwards. This means that your skin is one of the last organs to be rehydrated – so if you’re not drinking enough, you are essentially putting your skin through a drought. Aim for a gallon a day, which might seem like a lot, but stretched out over a day is a very manageable goal.
Collagen-Boosting Microneedle Dermapen
#3 | MICRONEEDLING IS A GAME CHANGER
Not getting enough shut-eye? Numerous studies have shown that poor sleep patterns not only seriously hinders short-term memory, focus and recall – it will also take a serious toll on your skin! It’s called beauty sleep for a good reason – because this is the only time during the day in which your body can recover and regenerate.
Your skin is exposed to external factors throughout the day, such as sun and pollution, in addition to internal variables such as stress and hormones. The cumulative rate of all these external factors less the regeneration and recovery achieved during sleep equals your rate of visible aging. To simplify, the less you sleep the larger the difference – and therefore, the faster you age!
The thought of it can sound scary at first, but microneedling is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective non-invasive procedures to dramatically improve your skin’s elastin and collagen production. It works by creating microscopic tears in the upper layer of the dermis, triggering a natural healing response which creates new collagen and elastin.
Over time and with continued use, at-home microneedling can be the most effective at-home method to achieve and maintain a youthful appearance. The earlier in age that you start regular treatment, the better equipped you will be to prevent those early signs of aging in the first place. We recommend SkinReneu’s product Collagen-Boosting Microneedle Pen.
#4 | IT'S CALLED BEAUTY SLEEP FOR GOOD REASON
Not getting enough shut-eye? Numerous studies have shown that poor sleep patterns not only seriously hinders short-term memory, focus and recall – it will also take a serious toll on your skin! It’s called beauty sleep for a good reason – because this is the only time during the day in which your body can recover and regenerate.
Your skin is exposed to external factors throughout the day, such as sun and pollution, in addition to internal variables such as stress and hormones. The cumulative rate of all these external factors less the regeneration and recovery achieved during sleep equals your rate of visible aging. To simplify, the less you sleep the larger the difference – and therefore, the faster you age!
#5 | SUGAR IS NOT YOUR FRIEND
Caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Your skin will be paying the price! When sugar enters your body, it binds to protein – and the most important proteins when it comes to staying young? Well, that recognition goes to our dear friends Collagen and Elastin! So in essence, excess sugar – especially the processed kind – degrades the quality of your collagen and elastin. It also diminishes your body’s natural production of HGH (Human Growth Hormone), which plays an integral role in regulating your body’s muscle and fat composition.
#6 | MINDFULNESS MATTERS
Repeat after us: “A meditation each day keeps wrinkles at bay”. The best part is that you don’t have to spend a fortune on a Goop retreat, because meditation and mindfulness is free and can be practiced anywhere and for however long you wish! Meditation is scientically proven to lower cortisol levels, the skin-damaging hormone that is released in moments of stress. Unfortunately, many of us are perpetually stressed – meaning those all-too-important cortisol levels are raised far-too-often. Meditation is like a reset button, and incorporating it into your daily routine can also turn back the beauty clock!