Ageing: We all fear it, so we buy an arsenal of lotions, moisturizers, serums, and other skincare “essentials” to delay time and gravity. Sure, these products can prevent premature signs of ageing and make your skin look more refreshed and radiant, to some extent. However, don’t leave the fate of your skin up to them. There are simple and easy natural things you can do to keep the years from showing on your face. Here’s a bonus: most of them are smart lifestyle changes, so they’re good for your overall well-being, too!
Read on to know how you can prevent fine lines, wrinkles, and saggy skin with these natural anti-ageing tips:
1. DIY Facial Massage
A do-it-yourself facial massage will give you an instant facelift. The change is temporary at first, but make it a nightly habit, and you’ll see lasting results! Before you go to bed and after you’ve applied your skincare products, massage your face in circular motions using your fingertips. The motion encourages skin elasticity and improves blood circulation. You’ll wake up to brighter, plumper skin!
2. Use a humidifier
One thing your skin can’t do without is water. Those fine lines and wrinkles you see on your forehead? You can blame dehydration for them. Dryness causes your skin to age faster and earlier than it should. If you want to wake up with younger-looking skin, try using a humidifier at night. Place one in the bedroom and turn it on while you sleep. Drop a few lavender essential oils—it will not only make your skin hydrated, but you’ll also get a night of more peaceful beauty sleep, too!
3. Drink enough water
You’ve heard it said a thousand times, but that’s because it’s true! Your skin needs water not only on the outside but from the inside. Drinking water really does wonder for your skin! When you hydrate, your skin’s tone and texture dramatically improves. You’ll feel better, too!
Unfortunately, drinking water is not as simple as downing eight glasses a day. Skin experts recommend people to drink half their weight in ounces of water each day. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, your minimum daily water intake should be 75 ounces or more than 9 cups. Aside from drinking H2O, you can get fluids from fruits and vegetables, so make sure to include a variety of them in your diet.
4. Take fish oil supplements
Omega 3 fatty acids are one of nature’s powerhouse nutrients. They have potent anti-inflammatory properties, which protect your skin from sun damage and dehydration. It also supports your skin structure to keep it plump and supple. In short, it’s good for your skin. Research shows that women who consumed half a teaspoon of omega-3-rich flaxseed oil once a day increased skin hydration by 39 percent after three months.
Other foods rich in these good fats include salmon, chia seeds, walnuts, oysters, and soybean. Load up on these and see amazing results within weeks!
5. DIY Face Mask
While we are talking about DIY routines, why not try a homemade face mask using egg whites? This humble ingredient is known to tighten skin, erase pores, and brighten your complexion. Eggs are cheap, always in your pantry, and effective! Here’s an easy recipe:
- Whip up 1 to 2 egg whites until they form soft peaks
- Apply to your face using your fingers or a cotton ball
- Wait to dry for 20 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
It’s seriously that easy, and you can do this twice a week.
When it comes to fighting the signs of ageing, prevention is better than cure. Incorporate these five easy steps into your everyday routine, and your skin will thank you later!
