Internal aging is a natural process and gradually progresses. There is nothing much that can be done about this type of aging but to resort to medical means to rectify it as it appears. However, the external aging process can be totally controlled by following sensible lifestyle and using preventive measures
There are numerous ways to keep premature aging at bay:
- Avoid going out in the extreme heat of the sun too often and exposing the skin to UV radiation.
- Apply a good quality sunscreen lotion that protects from UV rays.
- Develop a healthy eating habit and club it with an adequate intake of water. This keeps the skin hydrated and prevents it from drying and cracking.
- Refrain from alcohol and smoking.
- Try and cover your body in clothing as much as possible for all unavoidable daytime errands. For the exposed areas, apply sunscreen lotion as the protector.
- Exercise daily to enhance blood circulation, which is vital to keep the cells active and alive.
- Dirt and grime can block the pores and hinder the natural skin breathing process. So cleanse your face at least twice a day and more so when you sweat.
- A good moisturizing cream or lotion can help retain the natural cell moisture and giving it a youthful look.
- Try to sleep on your back instead of sides or front, in order to prevent crumpling the skin by pillow contact, as this causes fine sleep lines, which eventually get etched as wrinkles.
- Avoid repetitive facial expressions like frowning, etc as they make a groove under the skin every time the muscle moves and this, in turn, result in fine lines. Over a period, as the skin loses its elasticity, it stops springing back to fill in and smoothen the facial lines, thus causing wrinkles.
