You are in your 30s and you look in the mirror. You see some wrinkles and some lines by the eyes. You used to think and aged skin can only happen to people in their 50s and you had some good 20 years ahead to enjoy that pretty face. The worst part of it all, you cant turn back time. The good news though that is you can actually help prevent your skin from aging rapidly since there are plenty of external influences on how your skin ages -- and the right anti-aging care can help blunt their damage. Here are some tips we have compiled from online help blogs and sites:



Tip #1: Focus as much on what you put in your body as on what you put on your skin. Younger skin starts with the nutrients that reach it from inside the body. The skin is the body's largest organ, after all. So diet directly affects how you visibly age.

How to do this:

-Take a vitamin D supplement atleast 1,000 IUs per day.

-Eat plenty of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Ideally they should come from natural sources, including olive oil, ground flaxseed, and fish such as salmon. Fish-oil supplements are another source of these important fats, which help protect the moisture barrier. This is the protective top layer of skin that keeps moisture in but tends to thin as you age, causing dry skin.

-Drink water. A liter a day is a good minimum start. Different body types, such as athletes, need more. Count green tea and coffee in your daily total, but go easy on the alcohol. Red wine contains beneficial antioxidants, but it can also dilate blood vessels and can cause rosacea.

-Cut back on processed foods and sugars. They promote inflammation, a biochemical process that damages the normal production of dermal cells.

Tip #2: Lessen sun exposure to half. UV exposure is the number-one skin-ager. Sun damages elastin and causes a loss of collagen, which translates to drooping, a lost jawline, and wrinkles. It also adds discoloration and roughens texture. UV rays are the main cause of skin cancers.

How to do this:

Sunblock! Use one that is atleast 30SPF. You can also use make up bases with UV protection in them.
Use an umbrella and walk under shaded areas.


Tip #3: Use a retinoid.

The best kind of topical cream to repair the aging process is a retinoid. Retinoids are vitamin-A derivative compounds that have been shown to boost collagen production and cell turnover, as well as to unclog pores and stimulate blood vessels in the area. This reduces oil and acne, smoothes skin, and gives you a brighter, healthier appearance.

How to do this:


Follow directions carefully. Usually, starting a retinoid involves a gradual introduction of the product to avoid irritation. Eventually, most people apply it just once a day.

Apply at night on a clean face; that's when retinoids work best. They're also sensitive to sun, which is why night is a good application time.

Use a moisturizer on top of the retinoid, or use a moisturizer that contains retinoid.

Know that retinoids aren't recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Tip #4: Have a morning and night skincare routine.

Skin care doesn't have to be complicated, but it does require the right basics. B

How to do this:

Start every day with sunscreen, even if you'll mostly be inside. You don't want the sun to kill all the new collagen you grew overnight.

Remove all makeup and wash your face before you go to bed. All day, your skin is assaulted by chemicals in the air that break down collagen and cause other damage. If you don't clean your face, your exposure to these pollutants will continue all night long.

After cleansing, apply a retinoid and then a moisturizer -- and sleep on a clean pillow (don't go weeks before you wash it).

Know that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get effective products. Because everyone's skin is unique, you may need to tinker until you find products that work best for you.

Tip #5: Pick cosmetic procedures that also help skin regenerate

A host of skin products and procedures that are available over the counter or from specialists such as spas or dermatologists can give more than the illusion of youth -- they can actually help regenerate cells. While they can't turn the clock back forever, these choices may slow the rate of changes that cause deep wrinkles and a dull texture.

How to do this:

Try peels. Exfoliating (through facials or microdermabrasion creams applied at home) can make skin look brighter. This is because the turnover of cells grows slower as you age. A chemical peel is a deeper process that does the same thing while also stimulating collagen growth.

Find out if you're a candidate to resurface your surface. If the top layer of skin is looking brown, with a rough texture -- hallmarks of sun damage -- a relatively new procedure called fractional resurfacing can actually reverse some of the damage by increasing collagen production. This is done with lasers in a doctor's office. Resurfacing can improve skin texture while minimizing wrinkles, sun spots, and acne scars. This procedure can create visible improvements in patients who have significant skin damage.

Source: https://www.caring.com/articles/5-best-anti-aging-tips-for-your-skin