Admit it- sometimes you are almost offended when the waiter doesn’t card you, right?
And while it is true that not every skincare trick promising to freshen you up works, these four do. We get it, empty promises are nothing new in the world of skincare, but there truly are some simple changes backed by science that you can make guaranteed to make your skin glow and look younger without involving needles! Follow the four tips below for skin that gets you carded:
- Add Retinol to Your Skincare
- Give Your Face Some TLC
- Boost Your Workout Routine
- Eat More Veggies
Chances are you’ve heard about Retinol before and there’s a reason for that as far as anti-aging ingredients go, NOTHING works better at boosting collagen, reducing fine lines, evening out discoloration, and tightening pores than Retinol. Need an extra bonus? Retinol is also great at fighting acne and preventing breakouts! And contrary to earlier formulas that would tend to peel your skin off, most Retinols these days are paired with skin-calming ingredients. Better yet is a version that comes in a dropper, allowing you to add your retinol to your favorite night cream, like Image’s MD Reconstructive Retinol Booster ($55.90) As usual, remember to wear SPF religiously if you use retinol, since it can make your skin more sun-sensitive and ease into a routine by applying every other day for the first few weeks. If you implement Retinol in your skincare routine, you should see a reduction in wrinkles in about six weeks, if not sooner.
There’s a reason why, when you get a facial, the esthetician spends some time giving your face a little rubdown. Turns out that face massages may help reduce puffiness when done a couple times a week for three months, not to mention the fact that they also help improve your mood. If you’re not ready to head out to a spa for a facial just yet, you can incorporate small massaging movements on your own when you apply your eye cream. Simply smooth on an eye cream or serum as you tap your middle finger near the inner corner of your eye, underneath the brow, and gently press all the way around your eye. Since there can be a lot of congestion around the eye, start with three minutes a day.
In need of intriguing antiaging news? A recent study from McMaster University in Ontario discovered that active adults had more resilient and thicker skin compared to their sedentary peers. In fact,the inner layer of skin of these sedentary adults plumped once they started to engage in exercise for twice a week in a three month period. So start exercising now for younger looking skin! It’s never too late.
Don’t roll your eyes just yet! Although people go to great lengths with supplements, eating whole foods for gorgeous skin is easy! It’s as simple as adding vitamin-rich veggies to your diet, like Carrots and/or Cabbage, which are full of vitamin A and E and help protect skin from UVA sun damage and inflammation. Also make sure you are eating your vitamin C, which helps to repair and regenerate your skin’s collagen and strengthen skin cells. Look for vitamin C is red bell peppers and a slew of other fruits and vegetables.