How to Delay Aging Naturally
Introduction
We all love our youthful and young skin, with no lines and tightened skin and invisible pores. But as we age, all the aging skin problems like fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet start to kick in. Apart from the natural process, these skin problems are also caused due to stress, environmental factors and bad lifestyle.
I understand that aging is a part of life, which cannot be avoided. But one can definitely take care of premature aging. So, in this blog we have shortlisted some very easy and natural ways to delay aging and enjoy the youthful skin.
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Understanding Aging
Aging is a very complex process. It is affected by many things like genetic factor, environmental factor etc. Let’s understand more on what factors contribute to premature aging-
- Genetics- Genes affect both our skin and hair health. If it’s in your genes that skin age early, then chances are you too will see your skin aging fast.
- Smoking- Smoking is injurious to health and it has got its own reasons. It increases oxidative stress and damages skin cells.
- Poor Diet- Eating fast foods, avoiding nutritious food all these take a big toll on our skin health leading to faster aging.
- Poor Sleep- Sleep is very important for our emotional and physical wellbeing. Poor sleep leads to impair cellular repair and also causes premature-aging.
- Environmental Factors- We do not think much about this, but environmental factors have a great effect on our skin and health.
- Pollution, Extreme UV radiation and Stress- all these things accelerate the aging process.
- Hormonal Imbalance- Hormonal Imbalance such as menopause also leads to premature aging.
- Psychological Factors- Psychological factors such as depression and anxiety accelerates the aging process. Chronic stress increases the inflammation and hormonal imbalance increasing the aging process.
Lifestyle Changes for Anti-Aging
- Having a good balanced diet- We often don’t understand the importance of a good balanced diet, until and unless our body or skin calls for it. Eating properly helps our body to stay healthy and eventually our skin to stay healthy. Consuming green leafy vegetables, whole grains, fruits and plenty of fatty fish provides our body with essential nutrients.
- Water- No matter the skin type and the season, your skin and body requires hydration. Drinking enough water helps to keep your body hydrated and flush out all the toxins.
- Exercise- Exercise plays a crucial role in delaying aging. As we age, our skin becomes loose and fragile. Exercise helps to preserve muscle mass and strength. It not only supports the growth of new cells but also helps to delay aging.
- Meditation- It is true, that these days’ stress and anxiety has taken up most of the space in our head. Not being at mental peace takes a toll on our skin. Therefore, try meditation. It helps to keep you calm and content. Also, staying away from stress helps to give you a glowing skin.
Skincare Rituals
Sunscreen- Whenever you are stepping out, be it in the summer or winter, it is necessary to apply sunscreen. Sunscreen not only helps to protect your skin from harmful UV rays, but also keep the dark circles, and fine lines away.
Also, reapply sunscreen after every 4 hours.
DIY Home Face Mask
Nothing can beat the benefit of using a good DIY face mask. Homemade face mask is organic and fresh. You can make them according to your skin preference. The best benefit of DIY face mask is; it not only solves the actual skin problem but also helps in overall well-being of the skin.
Some of the good DIY Home face mask are
Coffee and Turmeric face mask
Coffee as we all know is one of the best anti-oxidant agent, it helps to slow down the aging process. Turmeric on the other hand, is known for skin brightening properties.
Preparation & Application
- Take 1 tbsp. of coffee powder
- Add ½ tbsp. of turmeric
- Make a paste with the help of warm water.
- Apply the paste on your face and let it dry.
- Slowly, wash your face while scrubbing.
Potato Face Mask:
- Take 1 tbsp. of potato juice
- Add 2 tbsp. of yogurt in it.
- Mix them properly.
- Apply the mask on your face
- Leave it for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Banana Face Mask
Bananas are very good for your skin. They boost skin collagen and helps to reduce pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
Preparation & Application:
- Take one banana and mash it properly.
- Add 2 tbsp. of honey in it.
- Mix them properly.
- Apply the mask on your face.
- Leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash it off with warm water.
Honey Face Mask
Honey face mask sounds so simple, but it is very effective. It helps to hydrate and moisturize the skin and enhance the skin elasticity. Honey face mask can be used both for dry and oily skin, it helps to reduce breakouts and delay aging.
Preparation & Application:
- Take some Raw, Manuka honey.
- Apply the honey on your damp face.
- Leave it for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water.
Cucumber Face Mask
Packed with Vitamin A and C, cucumber helps to provide extreme hydration to the skin. This face mask helps to soothe the irritated skin and improve skin elasticity.
Preparation & Application:
- Take ½ Cucumber and grate it to form a smooth puree.
- Add 2 tbsp. of Aloe Vera Gel
- Blend the ingredients properly.
- Apply the mask on your face
- Let it dry for 15 mintues.
- Rinse your face with cold water.
Weekly exfoliation- Gentle exfoliation of skin is needed to keep the skin clean and clear. Exfoliation of skin helps to remove dead skin cells and gives you a glowing skin.
Beauty from Within: Nutrition and Supplements
Foods rich in antioxidants and their anti-aging properties– Apart from giving your skin an amazing treatment from outside, it is also necessary to keep your skin healthy from inside. There’s no match to the skin, where the beauty is from within.
Consuming some of the antioxidants food is the start to it-
- Pomegranates
- Avocado
- Fatty Fish
- Dark Chocolate
- Vegetable
- Nuts like Almonds and Walnuts.
Exploring the benefits of collagen-boosting foods– Vitamin C, E, and Omega-3 fatty acids helps in supporting the youthful skin. They are the collagen-boosting food that helps to reduce wrinkles, fine line and dark circles. Some of the collagen-boosting foods are-
- Berries- Berries like blueberries and strawberries are high in vitamin C, which helps in collagen synthesis.
- Soy Products- Soybeans and soy products like tofu helps to reduce fine lines and dark circles.
- Avocado- These are rich in vitamin E and healthy fats which helps to moisturize and hydrate the skin.
- Bone Broth- It is a nutrient- rich broth which is made by animal bones and connective tissue. It is loaded with collagen and amino acids.
- Fish- Fishes are very rich in nutrients, they help to tighten your skin and promote collagen production.
Mental and Emotional Well-being
Mental and emotional well-being is very necessary for a healthy body and skin. These days due to work and change in lifestyle, people are stressed too much and the stress causes them to release hormones which affect the skin health.
Some tips to manage stress are-
- Meditate- Since ages meditation has proven its worth to keep the mind calm, focused and contented. Regular meditation helps to effectively manage stress, it helps the brain to regulate the emotions and become more joyful.
- Dance- We often underestimate the positive effects of dance. Dance helps to release the hormones named as endorphins, which are amazing mood lifters. They help to reduce stress and depression.
- Get Social- An active and good social life helps to reduce stress from the body and makes you happy. Being social also helps in a longer and healthy life.
Avoiding Harmful Habits
- Quit smoking and drinking- Smoking and drinking is injurious to health. These are the two biggest harmful habits which not only causes premature aging but also affects our health.
- Use herbal skincare products- These days there are many skincare products available in the market. But not all the products are good for the skin, they contain many harmful chemicals, which affect the skin health and causes premature aging.
Therefore, always read the ingredients before using the products and try to always use herbal skincare products.
Embracing Aging with Grace
All the above things listed are for the premature-aging. Many times our skin starts to become loose at a very early age. For that situation, you can use the above home remedies, which helps to delay aging.
But aging is a sign of getting old, it is an inevitable and natural process. Therefore, it is necessary that you embrace the process of ageing with grace. Do not think of aging as a decline, rather associate it with wisdom, growth and new experience.
Conclusion
So, above are the natural ways to delay aging. All the above tips are natural and effortless; you can easily incorporate them into your daily routine. Using natural and organic ingredients on your skin, helps to protect it from environmental damage and promotes clean and clear skin.
Before, starting any natural remedy, it is better to first understand the cause of aging. A clear cause can help to take care of your skin in a better way.
