Tips for Preventing Wrinkles

Preventing wrinkles is something you can do by observing a few simple rules.

First you need to accept that some wrinkles and fine lines will etch your face as you get older. That doesn’t necessarily mean your skin can’t look beautiful and healthy! Some aging of one’s facial features, within reason, can add a certain beauty all its own.

You can prevent unsightly wrinkles by having the right mindset and following a sound approach. If you already have some wrinkles, take common sense steps to reduce their appearance.

Skin is extremely resilient and there are ways to renew and rejuvenate your skin by practicing good skin care.

The following guidelines will help you to limit and prevent wrinkles from appearing on your face:

• Limit your unprotected exposure to the sun to about 15 minutes per day. Use sun screen if you will be in the sun for longer than that. Land that has been exposed to the sun for too long will dry and crack. So will your face.
• Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water throughout the day (land that has been watered will look… well, you get the idea).
• Exercise every day to stimulate healthy blood circulation. Healthy blood flow will bring essential nutrients to every part of your body, especially your skin cells.
• Get sufficient sleep. Plenty of rest allows your body to function and repair itself more efficiently.
• Eat a good diet, with plenty of foods rich in omega-3 (salmon and other fish are good choices). Soy products, fruits and vegetables are all winners.
  Don’t smoking and don’t consume too much alcohol, unless you like that dry, wrinkled look.
• Speaking of dry, use a good skin moisturizer. Experiment to see which ones are best for your skin type and condition.
• If you can manage it, sleep on your back to avoid deepening naturally emerging lines or folds in your skin.
• Refrain from making exaggerated facial expressions to prevent deepening of existing facial creases. (Same logic as previous tip.)
• Choose to be happy. You have free will. Make it a goal to reduce or avoid the stresses in your life. It will make you look and feel younger.
• And while you’re at it, choose to help others be happy. Choose to be pleasant, kind, and understanding. You’ll be surprised (or not) to find how happy this will make you.

And being happy makes being healthy easier, and being healthier makes having better skin and preventing wrinkles easier.