Lifestyle factors, such as exercise, sleep quality, and diet, can have a large effect on how you age. In fact, they can even impact your genes.
Not only that but these factors of lifestyle influence the way you look. You may not be able to control all of them 100%, but by making a conscious effort to improve your quality of life, you can slow down the process of aging.
Here are some tips from Dr. Ryan Shelton to improve your lifestyle so that you’ll appear younger and live a longer life:
Exercise
Exercise is great for your body and your skin!
By exercising you have a better blood flow through your body. This increases the oxygenation of tissue, which in turn decreases wrinkles and sagging skin. In addition to that, exercise stimulates collagen production, which is very important for elasticity in tissues. Exercise also helps with muscle tone and fat loss, which can make you look younger.
Drink plenty of water
In order to have a great complexion, you need to drink plenty of water. When dehydrated your skin can actually wrinkle faster. This is because when there isn’t enough moisture in the body the skin starts to hang onto fluids and swell up.
Get enough sleep
Getting a good night’s rest every night has been proven to slow down the aging process. Lack of sleep can cause dark circles under the eyes, which makes you look more tired and older than you should be.
Getting enough sleep at night is very important for your skin and general health. Without proper sleep, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy weight and fight infections like the common cold.
Eat healthy food and avoid junk food
The food you eat has an impact on your skin. If you want to age gracefully, it’s important to eat healthy foods that are good for the body. Healthy foods like fruits and vegetables nourish the body with antioxidants which fight off free radicals in your cells.
On the other hand, junk food is full of sugar and fat. These things can harm your cells and make you look older than you are.
Keep your skin moisturized with lotion or cream
By keeping your skin moisturized, you keep it soft and youthful-looking. You should keep moisturizing both in the winter when it’s cold and dry outside, as well as in the summer when it’s hot and humid.
Just as important is to avoid touching your face too much, as this can cause wrinkles and aging faster.
Take care of your teeth by brushing twice a day, flossing regularly, and getting regular dental checkups
Keeping your teeth healthy and white will make you look younger and more attractive. It also reduces the chance of bad breath and toothaches.
If you’re having trouble brushing your teeth twice a day, use mouthwash to give yourself a fresh mouth every morning and night. Also, make sure to get regular dental checkups to make sure that all of your teeth are healthy and there aren’t any cavities or other issues with them.
Don’t smoke or drink too much alcohol to maintain good health
Both smoking and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to cell damage which makes you look older. Smoking also discolors teeth, nails, skin, and hair, while degrading collagen in the skin.
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol has similar effects on the body as smoking. Alcohol also dehydrates the body, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging skin, while harming your muscles and organs.
Conclusion
If you stay away from these bad habits, you will slow down the aging process in your skin according to Dr Ryan Shelton. With this newfound youth, maybe you’ll even get a chance to do things like play with your kids or grandkids.
