Transform Your Skin With These Anti-Ageing Tips

We all want younger looking skin, but finding ways to ward off the hands of time without resorting to surgery can be difficult. The good news is that it isn’t impossible. These tips are easy to add into your daily routine and can offer you results very quickly when used regularly.

 

How to ward off wrinkles

You may feel as though you need a chemistry degree to navigate anti-ageing cosmetics these days, but you’re not alone. According to beauty surveys, 33 per cent of women say that choosing a skin care product is more confusing to them than filing their taxes. The main problem is that there’s so many to choose from that you get overwhelmed with choice. The best thing to do is to find a product that is loaded with healthy, skin-loving ingredients to improve the condition of your skin and to prepare it against ageing. Sunlight, toxins and pollution are all damaging to your skin and can increase inflammation which breaks down collagen, the key factor for keeping your skin supple. You need to look for antioxidants which neutralise free radicals before they do any harm and enable cells to repair any damage that’s already been caused. Look for vitamin C and E, ferulic acid and lycopene.

 

How to fight spots

Spots are a sign of sun damage that’s built up, and it can lead to uneven skin tone which can age you very quickly. There are ways to get even though, if you know what you’re looking for. Your superstar ingredient is hydroquinone, which dermatologists consider to be the gold standard for fading spots. It’s available in prescription form (four per cent strength) and over the counter (two per cent strength) and it works by breaking down the melanin in the spots. Apply a thin layer of the serum over your face twice a day and top it with sunscreen.

 

How to prevent dullness

As we age, our skin becomes dull due to the slowing down of cell turnover, causing a build-up of dead skin. The cells in the T-zone, where there are more oil glands, are usually replaced quicker than on other areas of the face, and this leads to a patchy effect on the skin. Glycolic acid is the best way to avoid this and create a glowing complexion. It helps to break apart the substance holding dead skin cells together to reveal a luminous surface. It can irritate the skin so if you can tolerate it, smooth on a moisturiser containing it every day. If not, try it a couple of times a week to avoid it aggravating the complexion. It’s best to ease your skin into using it so don’t overdo it to begin with.

 

How to erase acne scars

The scars of that acne-fuelled period can be as damaging to your skin confidence as the spot itself, but what can you do when your skin is scarred? Salicylic acid can help to heal your scars and fade them, making them less noticeable and helping to creating a more uniform texture and tone to your skin. It helps to promote skin cell turnover so you shed melanocytes at the surface, which makes spots fade quickly. It also helps to unclog pores and prevents new spots from forming. You can apply a peel containing this acid once a week, but you shouldn’t apply it more than that as your skin will dry out and this will increase inflammation.

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Anti-Ageing Foods To Add To Your Diet Now

We all know by now that antioxidants are fantastic in helping create an inner anti-ageing regime, to prime us for a healthier, longer and better looking life – both inside and outside. But do you know where to get these antioxidants from? There are certain foods which are better than others in packing our diets with these age fighters – here is a list of the best ingredients to add to your diet and why you should be eating more of them.

Cruciferous Vegetables and Leafy Greens

You have probably been told to eat your greens by your parents since you were a child, but there’s a good reason for this. These vegetables are loaded with nutrients, from calcium and folate to vitamin C, to support bone health, protect against cognitive decline and help to prevent eye problems which are associated with age. More significantly, studies show that they can also provide anti-cancer properties. Vegetables such as cabbage, spinach, broccoli, kale and Swiss chard all count towards.

Apricots

A peach-like fruit, the apricot may seem humble but you may be surprised to learn that it’s packed with anti-ageing ingredients. The orange colour they possess comes from carotenoids, which are powerful antioxidants which prevent heart disease, lower bad cholesterol and protect against cancer. The carotenoid beta-carotene can be converted by the body into vitamin A to contribute towards healthy eyes, skin and hair.

Berries

Berries have some of the highest levels of antioxidants of any fruits, with kale and spinach being the only vegetables to match berries in terms of antioxidant levels. Fresh berries have phytochemicals and colour pigments, known as anthocyanins, which have been shown to lower the risk of certain cancers, improve memory function and contribute towards healthy ageing. They also contain quercetin, a flavonol which is both an antioxidant and anti-carcinogen, to protect against heart disease and certain cancers.

Olive Oil

Mediterranean diets use a lot of olive oil, which contains health-boosting omega-3 fatty acids. These not only keep your heart healthy and reduce inflammation, but they also improve your skin circulation and digestion, and lower your cholesterol. All of these factors contribute towards a longer and healthier life.

Wild Alaskan Salmon

Staying on the side of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is rich in these healthy oils which offers a health boost. Selenium levels are high in salmon which protects healthy skin cells by fighting free radicals, which age the skin. Salmon also helps to protect the function of the thyroid, which keeps your weight in check and boosts your overall wellbeing.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are something found in foods so regularly we almost forget the properties they possess. But did you know that they can help to protect against sunburn? Studies show that people who ate tomatoes mixed with olive oil each day had 40 per cent less sunburn than those who consumed just olive oil. This is because tomatoes have lycopene in them, which protects the skin against oxidation that can lead to wrinkles and sun damages.

Raw Almonds

Almonds are loaded with vitamin E, which can be difficult to get from your diet. One small handful is enough to give you half of your daily dose, and this nutrient is great for protecting against ageing. It helps to protect the skin, as well as improving agility and speed as we age.

Avocado

Put them on salads, in sandwiches or as a topping to Mexican cuisine, but be sure to get them into your diet – avocados are packed with healthy fats and are also very high in vitamin E. The result? Shiny hair, glowing skin and a wrinkle-free complexion.

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Sunscreen: What Should You Be Aware Of?

Sunscreen is something that you should use generously and according to the label directions, and if you choose a good one it will serve you well as a great skin protector. There are so many sunscreens on the market now that choosing one can be daunting, but once you’re aware of the prime ingredients to be on the lookout for it will seem far easier. Begin by remembering the bigger picture – sunscreen is there to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun, but there are certain elements of good sun safety that should never be overlooked. For example, you should avoid the sun during peak hours, which generally fall between 10am and 2pm. These hours are prime for the sun’s potency and the UV rays are especially harsh during this time. You should also wear protective clothing, including a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses. Lastly, always wear sunscreen – this should be applied generously and reapplied throughout the day. Research has never shown a connection between wearing sunscreen and an increase in the risk of skin cancer, and most experts have never claimed that this rumour is true. However, there have been studies which suggest that sunscreen can reduce the risk of melanoma – the most serious form of skin cancer.

 

There are two types of UV light, UVA and UVB, which can both cause damage to the skin. A broad-spectrum sunscreen can protect you from both. UVA rays are responsible for premature ageing, whilst UVB rays burn your skin. Too much exposure of either one will increase your chances of developing skin cancer. You should aim to find a protective sunscreen that shields your skin from the effects of the sun. SPF stands for sun protection factor, which is an indicator as to how well the lotion deflects the UVB rays. It is calculated by how long it would take for the sun to burn the skin if it has been treated with the lotion, compared to bare skin. In theory, the higher the number the more protection you have. However, it isn’t that easy and most people are unaware of this. Even when applied correctly, an SPF 30 only provides slightly more protection than SPF 15 – it isn’t double as many people think. There are two forms of sunscreen, organic and inorganic. The former use active ingredients to absorb the UV radiation and convert it into a small amount of heat. Inorganic sunscreens are also called physical sunscreens, and work by reflecting the radiation. The type of sunscreen you use is whichever works best for you, and you can normally find types that specifically target certain body areas. For example, a spray may work better for areas such as the scalp, whereas a cream could be beneficial to drier areas such as the face.

The most important thing to remember is that the amount of sunscreen you use is imperative. Most people don’t apply enough, so the protection you receive suffers. Aim to use a blob the size of a 50p coin on your arms and legs, and one the size of a 20p coin for your face. As previously stated, you should also protect your skin with clothes and a hat. If you go swimming, you need to reapply when you get out – even sunscreens that are advertised as waterproof need to be reapplied once you’ve dried off, as they won’t remain protective. You should also reapply more regularly if you’re on sand or standing on a concrete surface, as these will reflect the light and increase the risk of burning.

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Posture Patch Up: Four Steps to Get You Standing Tall

You may not think your posture has a great influence on your wellbeing, but there are many benefits to walking tall and sitting pretty. Not only does the right posture help your weight loss wellness by making you look 10 pounds lighter, good posture conveys confidence, poise and leadership – which can help in the workplace – and can cause you to look 10 years younger. In fact, proponents of good posture even extend to fitness experts such as Certified Personal Trainer Glenn Kent, PhD, who has developed some simple exercises and stretches to help you keep your shoulders back and your head high.

 

According to Kent, ‘Good posture results when the muscles of the body align properly, allowing for efficient movement. When your body’s muscles and joints are balanced and supported properly, you’re better able to perform everyday activities, such as squatting to pick up laundry or running down a flight of stairs efficiently.’ However, Kent points out, ‘Few of us exhibit good posture, let alone perfect posture. In fact, poor posture often develops so gradually that you may notice its symptoms (back and neck pain, tightness and stiffness, increased injury and losses in your normal range of motion) long before you notice your shoulders hunching over.’

 

But why is it so important to improve your posture? ‘When you are poorly aligned, the joints in your body (e.g. shoulders, spine, hips, knees and ankles) do not fit together properly,’ Kent explains. ‘This causes some muscles to work harder than others. Over time, those muscles become tense while the others weaken, creating muscular imbalances that slowly devolve into poor posture. As posture deteriorates further, joint movements become restricted and the differences between tense and weak muscles places greater stress on your joints, which then have to compensate. This causes pain, stiffness and loss of motion throughout the body. But fix these imbalances, and your posture (and the pain associated with it) will improve.’ So here are four steps to a better posture:

 

1. Strengthen Your Core: Kent asserts, ‘Good posture starts with a strong core, which includes the abdominals (both the rectus abdominals that form the “6-pack” and the deeper transverse abdominals below them), lower back, obliques and hips. Strong core muscles don’t just keep your back healthy and resistant to pain and injury; they also hold your body upright, improve balance and enable you to move your body with greater control and efficiency.’

 

2. Fix Your Rounded Shoulders: Although rounded shoulders are common, that is not to say that they are normal. It’s not natural to hunch over a computer or behind a wheel, but that is what most of us spend our days doing, and our posture suffers as a result. However, Kent has the answer. ‘You can improve your posture by strengthening the weak upper back muscles, while stretching tight muscles in the chest, shoulders, lats and hips,’ he says. ‘As the upper back becomes stronger and the chest becomes more flexible, the shoulders naturally pull back—a sign of improved posture.’

 

3. Neutralise Your Tilted Hips: ‘Look at your belt line,’ Kent instructs. ‘Wearing your regular [trousers] and a belt, when viewed from the side, the belt should be level all the way around the waist. If your belt line is higher in the back and lower in the front, you need to strengthen the weak muscles in your hamstrings, glutes and abs, while improving the flexibility of your thighs and hip flexors.’

 

4. Retract Your Forward Head: Kent notes, ‘Most people think of the back and shoulders as keys to good posture, but the position of your head and neck is just as important. When viewed from the side, your ears should be above your shoulders.’

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Swimming Pretty: Why Weight Loss Means Getting Wet and Wild

When you’re thinking about weight loss wellness, the idea of going to the pool might not appeal. Sure, it’s fine for people who are already skinny, but a workout when you’re wearing nothing more than waterproof underwear? No thanks! Still, whether you want to improve your wellbeing, increase your fitness or just shape up and slim down, you may want to give swimming another chance. You may not love how you look in your swimming costume, but no other workout burns calories, boosts metabolism, and firms every muscle in your body (without putting stress on your joints) better than a swimming workout – so you’ll be bikini-body sexy in no time.

 

The benefits of swimming have been backed up by tonnes of research. Investigators at Indiana University, for example, looked at recreational fitness swimmers in comparison with non-swimmers, and found that swimmers of all ages had more lean muscle and trimmer waists and hips. All you need to hit the water is a swimming costume, some googles and maybe a cap, making it a pretty convenient way to workout (albeit without the lace-up-your-shoes-and-go convenience of running – but who likes running anyway?) Let’s take a closer look at why water just works.

 

Swimming workouts provide the perfect combination of calorie burning benefits with muscle recruitment, meaning it will sculpt and shape your body with ease. Even putting in a low amount of effort can help you to burn around 500 calories in an hour, while you can torch up to 700 calories if you put in a vigorous effort.  Every kick, push and pull you make is like a mini resistance workout for your entire body — especially your core, hips, arms, shoulders, and glutes – because water is nearly 800 times denser than air. This means that you’re not only blasting calories as you swim; you’re also building the lean muscle you need to boost your metabolism and burn calories even when you’re showered and dry. However, even though swimming makes you lean and mean, the irony is that it’s also kind to your body.

 

As you become virtually weightless in the water, you give your joints a much-needed break from gravity. Joel Stager, PhD, director of the Counsilman Centre for the Science of Swimming at Indiana University at Bloomington, who has studied the effects of swimming for years, argues, ‘You can swim almost every day without risking injury. You can’t say the same for running or strength training.’ In fact, you can swim at any age without risk, which is a major pluspoint as swimming has been shown to help you stay young. Stager’s research, which was presented at an American College of Sports Medicine Conference, has shown that your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, cardiovascular performance, central nervous system, and cognitive functioning are all comparable to a younger person if you swim. He notes, ‘Our research shows that habitual swimmers are biologically up to 20 years younger than their actual age.’

 

However, before you hit the pool with high expectations, make sure you don’t overdo it. A lot of beginners jump into the water and plan to swim for a solid half hour, but Joel Shinofield, head swim coach at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, details, ‘Four minutes later, they’re inevitably hanging onto the edge, feeling completely defeated.’ When you swim, your cardiovascular system and muscles are required to work differently than they do on land, and so your body has to adjust. Shinofield explains, ‘The key to an effective swim routine is splitting it into shorter segments, mixing in a variety of work and rest intervals, and using different strokes, drills, and intensities. It’s not only more interesting but also a better workout.’

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Could Testosterone Therapy Help You Feel Younger as You Age?

There are many enticing prospects with testosterone therapy. Not only does the therapy enhance your sexual health with a boosted libido and bags of energy, but other areas of your wellbeing can also improve thanks to testosterone’s ability to increase your muscle mass and sharpen your memory and concentration. Put it that way, and testosterone therapy seems like the ultimate formula for your anti-ageing wellness, but testosterone’s benefits in preventing age-related decline aren’t as clear as they may seem. So what do we know, and not know, about using testosterone therapy for normal ageing.

 

Men produce testosterone primarily in the testicles. This hormone helps to maintain your bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength and mass, red blood cell production, sex drive and sperm production. Your testosterone production peaks during your teenage years and early adulthood and, as you get older, these levels gradually decline – typically by about 1% every year after you reach your 30s. It is important to determine in older men if a low testosterone level is simply due to the decline of normal aging or if it is due to a disease, such as hypogonadism. This occurs when your body is unable to produce normal amounts of testosterone, be it due to a problem with the testicles or with the pituitary gland that controls the testicles. If you have this disease, testosterone replacement therapy can improve the signs and symptoms of low testosterone.

 

Some people assume that a naturally declining testosterone level causes the signs and symptoms of ageing, but this isn’t necessarily the case. As a man, you can experience many signs and symptoms of ageing, only some of which occur as a result of lower testosterone levels. The signs of ageing related to waning testosterone include:

 

• Changes in sexual function: You might find that your sexual desire is reduced, you have fewer spontaneous erections — such as during sleep — and you’re less fertile.


• Changes in sleep patterns: Sometimes low testosterone can cause you to experience insomnia or other sleep disturbances.


• Physical changes: There are various possible physical changes when your testosterone levels decrease. You might have more body fat than you used to, less muscle bulk and strength or decreased bone density. It’s also possible to have swollen and tender breasts (which is known as gynecomastia), hot flashes, hair loss and less energy.


• Emotional changes: With lower testosterone levels, you can feel less motivated or self-confident, have trouble concentrating or remembering things and/or be sad or depressed.

 

So where does testosterone therapy come in? While testosterone therapy has been shown to help reverse the effects of hypogonadism, it remains unclear as to whether testosterone therapy would have any benefit for older men who are otherwise healthy. Some men believe that taking medications containing testosterone help them to feel younger and more vigorous, but few studies have been undertaken in this area, meaning that we do not know whether this feeling of youth is anything more than a placebo effect. Plus, the research that has been done has come back with mixed results. For example, in one study healthy men who took testosterone medications increased muscle mass but didn’t gain strength.

 

Moreover, there are risks to take into account when considering testosterone therapy:

• Sleep apnoea: This is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, and testosterone therapy is thought to contribute to this.


• Polycythemia: This is a condition in which testosterone therapy encourages your body to make too many red blood cells, which can increase your risk of heart disease


• Acne or other skin reactions


• Benign prostatic hyperplasia: Testosterone therapy can stimulate non-cancerous growth of your prostate, and even stimulate growth of existing prostate cancer.


• Enlarged breasts


• Limited sperm production or testicle shrinkage

 

If you wonder whether testosterone therapy might be right for you, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits.

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Six Steps For Younger, Healthier Skin

Getting that youthful, healthy glow doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Below are 6 simple ways to maintain gorgeous skin, protect it from damage, and possibly even reverse damage already done.

 

Stay Out of the Sun

The sun speeds up the aging process in the skin, damaging the elastin our skin needs to remain flexible. After all those hours in the sun, we end up with sagging skin, age spots, and wrinkles. Avoid the sun during it’s highest intensity (10am-4pm), wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher, and wear protective clothing.

 

 

Don’t Smoke

Besides wreaking havoc on your lungs, smoking causes the skin to lose collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for keeping the skin firm and supple. It also constricts blood vessels in the skin which depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay elastic. Repetitive actions of smoking, such as pursing the lips, also leads to fine wrinkles around the mouth.

 

 

Eat Healthy

Blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries are high in the antioxidants needed to prevent or delay damage to skin cells. Turkey, tuna, and brazil nuts contain the mineral selenium which is vital to healthy skin cells. Salmon, walnuts, and flax seed give the skin essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are important for healthy cell membranes that act as a passageway for nutrients to get in and waste to get out. Products such as Xango Ageless (found at xalo.xango.com), containing Lychee Prophenol from the lychee fruit, also aid in healthy skin appearance.

 

 

Don’t Skimp on the Beauty Sleep

Not getting enough rest makes you look worn out and old, not to mention the hideous dark bags under your eyes. Keep a regular sleep routine, avoid caffeine and heavy meals before bedtime, and keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool.

 

 

Exercise

Regular exercise promotes healthy circulation that keeps your skin healthy and glowing. When you move around, you increase blood flow. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to cells all over the body, including the skin.

 

 

Cleanse and Moisturize

Gently wash your face morning and night to remove dirt and bacteria. Moisturize to protect the skin from the drying effects of weather and pollution and to help maintain the skin’s natural moisture levels.

 

Follow those 6 easy steps and say goodbye to dry, dull, lifeless skin and hello to a radiant, youthful appearance. You’ll look better, feel better, and I guarantee everyone will notice.

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Does Eating Before Exercising Help or Hinder Your Health?

Most wellness experts will tell you that you should avoid eating shortly before exercise, as this can harm your performance. The logic goes that eating just before you work out leads to a spike and drop in blood sugar, but is this really as damaging to your wellbeing as people believe? Not according to the New York Times, who recently featured an article busting this fitness dogma as a myth.

 

The New York Times noted that newer research shows that eating before a workout doesn’t necessarily impact your performance. One study, in particular, has shown that cyclists who drank sugary drinks prior to a workout were able to complete a strenuous 20-minute ride with no problems. In fact, other research has demonstrated that if you eat easily-digested carbohydrates before exercise, you may even be able to work out for longer. Still, even with that in mind, there remains a whole wealth of research and logic that strongly dictates you should skip eating before exercise, especially if you’re interested in maximizing your fat-burning potential.

 

When you exercise while fasting, it, in essences, forces your body to shed fat. This is because the fat-burning processes in your body are controlled by your sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which you activate through exercise and lack of food. When you combine the two, therefore, you maximise the efforts of cyclic AMP and AMP Kinases, which are cellular factors and catalysts that force the breakdown of fat and glycogen for energy. For example, one study found that fasting before you do aerobic activity helps you to reduce your body weight and body fat, but eating before a workout only helps you to lose weight, and not fat.

 

Another reason why you should exercise and fast at the same time is that this also yields acute oxidative stress, which, in turn, benefits your muscle. According to fitness expert Ori Hofmekler, acute states of oxidative stress are ‘essential for keeping your muscle machinery tuned. Technically, acute oxidative stress makes your muscle increasingly resilient to oxidative stress; it stimulates glutathione and SOD [superoxide dismutase, the first antioxidant mobilized by your cells for defence] production in your mitochondria along with increased muscular capacity to utilize energy, generate force and resist fatigue. Hence, exercise and fasting help counteract all the main determinants of muscle ageing. But there is something else about exercise and fasting. When combined, they trigger a mechanism that recycles and rejuvenates your brain and muscle tissues.’

 

The mechanism Hofmekler is referring to here is triggering genes and growth factors, which includes brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) and muscle regulatory factors (MRFs). These factors signal your brain’s stem cells and your muscle satellite cells to convert into new neurons and new muscle cells, respectively. Why is that important? Because this means that exercising without eating beforehand may actually help you to keep your brain, neuro-motors and muscle fibres biologically young. More than this, the combined effect of both intermittent fasting and short intense exercise could help you to boost your growth hormones, raise your testosterone level, enhance your cognitive function and even prevent depression.

 

The best way to begin using this technique is to start by exercising before you eat breakfast. When we talk about intermittent fasting, we’re not talking about a cycle of binge eating or starvation, nor are we advising any other extreme form of dieting. Rather, what you’re after here is to time your meals to allow for regular periods of fasting. Some people prefer daily intermittent fasting, while others like to fast a couple of days a week or every other day. However, if you want to do daily intermittent fasting, the length of your fast should be targeted to 16 to 18 hours, or only eating between the hours of 11 am and 7 pm, for example. Basically, this means you can skip breakfast and make lunch your first meal of the day instead.

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Skin-Savers That Won’t Leave a Dent in Your Pocket

We all know the importance of keeping our skin smooth by exfoliating regularly, but it can be a costly routine. So why not use the ingredients found in your kitchen cupboard to make a skin-saving scrub that takes next to no time and won’t cost you a penny! Whether you’re baring skin in the summer or trying to fight drier skin in the winter months, regular exfoliation will ensure that your skin always looks its best. It will help moisturiser sink in more easily, helping you to maintain hydrated and soft skin all year round. And, best of all, they’re chemical free and won’t irritate your skin. Here are five recipes for sugar-based scrubs that will rid your skin of that dry, flaky texture to reveal silky smooth skin beneath.

Simple sugar scrub

The basic formula consists of half a cup of regular granulated sugar and enough olive oil to dampen the mixture. If you want you can add a few drops of an essential oil to scent the mixture, but the basics will remain the same. This is an inexpensive scrub that will soften your skin after just one use, using ingredients you can find at home. It is also easy to make up fresh batch whenever you need it, so the ingredients can work their magic on your skin with only a moments notice.

Homemade sugar scrub

Combine half measures of white cane sugar with half of vegetable glycerine to moisten the sugar. Avocado oil will work just as well if you don’t have vegetable glycerine. Add to this a small amount of aloe vera gel or vitamin C crystals. You can also add a couple of drops of essential oil, if you’d like. Combine these ingredients for a great and easy scrub that really offers results.

Banana body scrub

Bananas are great for your skin so make the most of those lingering in your fruit bowl with a nutritious scrub. Mix one ripe and mashed banana with three tablespoons of sugar and a quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract. Smooth onto your skin and then rinse off to reveal a smoother and brighter skin texture.

Brown sugar scrub

Whisk one cup of brown sugar with one cup of granulated sugar, ¾ cups of almond or hazelnut oil, two teaspoons of powdered cinnamon, two teaspoons of ground ginger and two teaspoons of ground nutmeg. Add in 40 drops of cadomom oil, mix thoroughly and use straight away. This is a great scented mixture and easy to mix up in a flash. You can vary this by adding in a different essential oil if you’d prefer, but the cardamom is great for adding a heady scent that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

Gentle scrub

If you have sensitive skin, this is the one for you. Mix a quarter cup of sugar with one chopped fresh tomato and two tablespoons of plain yoghurt or sour cream. The yoghurt has a cooling effect on the skin, whilst also being mildly acidic so it’s great for creating a smooth texture. This is gentle enough that you can use it on your face, as well as on your limbs. The ingredients here are readily available so you can make this easily throughout the year – it’s especially refreshing in the summer months when you’ll really want to show off the results of your efforts. A scrub is great if you’re hoping to get a tan, as it provides a smooth and even surface, so remember this recipe when the warmer months arrive.

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Budget Wrinkle-Smoothers for Great Skin

There’s an enormous amount of pressure on women to maintain a youthful appearance, yet the hefty price tag attached to the so-called solutions means the majority of women are in a catch-22. For women to stay young, it seems they have to pay a fortune in order to rid themselves of wrinkles. It doesn’t need to be that way though – with some thoughtful preventative measures and low-cost alternatives, you can still retain your youthful glow. These include moisturising regularly, both on the surface and from the inside too.

 

In your 20s

Preventative measures now can save you a lot of time and money further down the line. The best way to achieve this is to use antioxidants to prevent and repair the damage caused by pollution, sun damage and stress. The best time for this repair phase is during your sleep, when the skin is already busy repairing any damage. Wearing a minimum of an SPF15 each day will protect your skin from the ageing effects of the sun, as well as studies showing that regular application of sun cream can help to repair the damage of previous sun exposure. So if you tanned excessively during your teens, there may be some hope of repairing the damage for the future.

In your 30s

Your skin may be looking a little dull by the time you reach your 30s, partly due to stress and partly due to pollution and sun exposure. This may manifest itself in the form of fine lines and brown spots, so you should look to retinol, peptides and alpha hydroxy acids to reverse the damage. Anti ageing ingredients can sometimes lead to flaky skin or redness, but that’s no reason to stop using them. Use these ingredients every other day so that your skin has chance to get used to them. You should also consider your diet – those which are rich in dark green leafy vegetables, olive oil, oily fish and low in milk, butter and sugar will notice an improvement in their skin. You are what you eat, and it’s well worth remembering this when it comes to your skin.

In your 40s

In your 40s, those fine lines you noticed before have become fully-fledged wrinkles, and hyper-pigmentation can start to appear. Hormonal issues can often lead to redness and blotchiness, too. A chemical peel can be a great option for reversing the signs of ageing, which removes the top layer of skin to reveal the smoother skin underneath. Depending on the strength of the peel, you may have some redness or sensitivity for a couple of days afterwards. However, it will help to improve not only the visibility of wrinkles and lines, but also the texture and brightness of your skin. Continuing on with your skincare regime throughout will also ensure that your skin stays moisturised, which is key in preventing further lines from developing

Your skin changes constantly, so it’s important to modify your skincare regime to accommodate these changes. The key aspect of any effective regime is to keep your skin hydrated and protected from the sun – this means wearing an SPF every day in order protect against ageing UV rays, and reapplying regularly if you’re going to be out in the sun for a long time. Your diet, as previously mentioned, is also important so you should try to cut back on the fatty and sugary foods in place of natural nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables and non-fat dairy produce. This, coupled with plenty of water throughout the day, will help to keep your skin healthy from the inside too.

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Could Cosmetic Acupuncture Help You Look and Feel Young?

For thousands of years, acupuncture has been an integral part of ancient Chinese therapy, helping to address a number of health concerns. As you probably already know, acupuncture uses needles to target certain meridian points on your body, showing positive results in terms of guarding your wellbeing from various medical illnesses. Although it is less well-known, cosmetic acupuncture has also earned a positive reputation in the field of beauty wellness.

 

While, as a Westerner, you may have your reservations about both the physiologic and philosophic source of acupuncture, the results that acupuncture gets in treating specific ailments cannot easily be ignored. As it stands, modern medicine is in the process of integrating acupuncture into common practise, as the therapy is highly beneficial for multiple illnesses and health concerns. The reason it works is that the needles used in acupuncture trigger your body’s normal healing properties, causing relaxation and healing.

 

Acupuncture has been shown to:

• Provide an effective remedy for your acute and chronic pain, such as arthritis and headache


• Boost your chances of becoming pregnant by 50%, if you’re undergoing IVF treatment


• Ease your abdominal discomfort


• Relieve your back and neck pain


• Improve your respiratory health, safely treating respiratory conditions like allergies, sinusitis, asthma and rhinitis.


• Reduce your stress and improve your overall positivity and mental outlook


• Cure insomnia as well as sleep disturbances


• Provide a natural way to manage diabetes symptoms

 

So that’s how acupuncture works in the medical field, but how does that apply to cosmetics? When you undergo cosmetic surgery, this typically involves anaesthesia and can last for several hours. Cosmetic surgery can also cause you to develop bruising, redness and swelling, with a recovery time of at least two or three weeks. Cosmetic acupuncture, on the other hand, is completely safe and incurs no side effects or risk apart from, perhaps, minor bruising. Whilst cosmetic surgery uses harsh chemical-based peels or cuts in your skin, cosmetic acupuncture takes a more subtle approach, producing changes that you will notice over a period of time.

 

Another benefit of cosmetic acupuncture, as opposed to cosmetic surgery, is that it takes the overall-body approach to produce more toned and youthful skin without using drugs, electrical stimulation or surgery. If you’re thinking, “Why have I never heard of this before?” cosmetic acupuncture also goes by other names such as facial rejuvenation. This type of acupuncture concentrates on the facial area, working to reduce your signs of ageing – including your crow’s feet, wrinkles, fine lines etc – while enhancing your overall complexion. In fact, facial rejuvenation can even be used to easily treat chronic skin conditions like acne and rosacea.

 

In cosmetic acupuncture, it’s important that the acupuncturist places and arranges the needles accurately, so that they work in synergy to reinstate balance into your body and rejuvenate your complexion. The place in which the needles are positioned will also help to improve your blood circulation, as this helps to dilate local blood vessels, which, in turn, results in improved distribution of nutrients to your skin cells. This enhanced circulation also regenerates your collagen production and elastin, which helps to reduce wrinkles and give you stronger, firmer and smoother skin.

 

So it’s not hard to see why cosmetic acupuncture is immensely popular amongst women and celebrities. As well as being an effective way to alleviate your health issues, promote your overall wellbeing and restore your youth, the most appealing feature of acupuncture as well as cosmetic acupuncture is that it has no side effects when a licensed acupuncturist performs it. It is also relatively painless and needs no recovery time. To find out more, talk to your doctor or look online.

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The Fine Line Lies: Why You Just Can’t Get Rid of Wrinkles

No matter what anti-ageing beauty products promise, you can’t avoid wrinkles. I don’t care how many creams you slather over your face, or how many treatments you undergo, those fine lines will appear sooner or later, and you’ll probably be much happier if you just accept the fact and get on with it. However, the beauty and wellness industry is responsible for perpetrating five myths about wrinkles, which you may need to realise before you can move on with your life and just be happy.

 

1. More expensive wrinkle creams are more effective.

While some wrinkle creams are more effective than others, that is not to say that there’s a direct correlation in terms of price. Otherwise, you’d be able to tell how much money a person has just by the wrinkles on their face! Plus, no cream will ever completely rid your face of wrinkles, and any beauty company that promises otherwise is a big fat liar.

 

2. You only get wrinkles from sun exposure.

Yes, sunlight is a huge factor in how early you start to wrinkle up, but there are other causes too. Wrinkles are a natural part of growing older, which you can tell by the fact that we get wrinklier in the UK compared to people in sunnier countries. However, applying sun cream before leaving the house can ward of UVA and UVB rays, which increase your fine lines.

 

3. You can get rid of wrinkles by drinking plenty of water.

People tend to believe this one because water keeps your skin hydrated and is responsible for flushing toxins out of the body. While this can give your skin a more youthful glow – and is beneficial to your well-being – drinking eight to 10 glasses of water a day cannot prevent wrinkles.

 

4. Oily fish can ward of wrinkles.

This isn’t backed up by evidence, and even though oily fish is beneficial to heart health, that tuna sandwich is doing nothing for your skin. According to the World Health Organisation, it’s dangerous to eat more than 12 ounces of fish in a week.

 

5. Facial exercises can prevent premature wrinkling.

Actually, the opposite is true; moving your facial muscles more increases your chances of wrinkles appearing. Unfortunately, this is another reason why you just can’t avoid wrinkles.

Categories: anti-ageing, avoid wrinkles, Fine Lines, oily fish, Sun Exposure, Water, wrinkle creams, Wrinkles

Ways to Stay Ageless Through Your Lifestyle

The media has created a need for us to be ageless and ever-youthful, but how do you achieve that in everyday life? There are numerous surgical options available to us now, but for those seeking the natural route all is not lost. Make-up hides a number of ageing sins, but that’s not all – preventative measures can do wonders for your appearance as well. Here are some ways to stay looking young and feeling good as you age.

 

The sun is responsible for a large proportion of your ageing, so wherever you can prevent this damage you should. This doesn’t have to just mean wearing sunscreen though, although this is hugely important – your eyes bear the brunt of squinting which is one of the first areas of your face to age. Super-sizing your sunglasses can help with this, as it not only stops you from squinting in the sunshine, but also helps protect the skin from the damaging UV rays. And don’t forget to wear a hat and a scarf over the sensitive décolleté area, to protect against sun spots.

 

As moisturisers go, you should aim for natural, organic and nutritious ingredients. Olive oil is a surprising choice but one which can offer numerous benefits to your skin – it is loaded with essential fatty acids which can combat dry and sensitive skin. Opt for an unflavoured oil and rub in a small amount at night to keep your skin looking plump and youthful. This goes for the skin on your hands as well, as dry and wrinkled skin in this area can lead to an instant giveaway of your age. If you want to protect this area and reduce wrinkles, apply the same retinoid used on your face to the back of your hands and then add a layer of Vaseline. Cotton gloves can help to keep the treatment in place overnight and supercharge the process, so these could be useful for keeping your hands moisturised for longer.

 

When your eyes are strained, this leads to squinting to overcompensate, putting you at risk of developing eye bags and wrinkles, as well as frown lines. Ninety present of the time this is due to poor eyesight, because your prescription isn’t strong enough – an eye exam could correct this problem and save you a lot of time and worry in anti-ageing treatments down the line. But there are other unsuspecting factors contributing to your appearance – ever worry about how your commute is affecting your ageing? 80 percent of sun exposure occurs through windows, so if you want to ward off the sun spots, wrinkles and even skin cancer, you may want to invest in a window shield. You can purchase a clear window film which acts as a guard from the sunlight and UV rays. The average commuter gets around 200 hours of sun exposure from driving alone, so this measure could prevent 99 percent of these rays from affecting you. If you do happen to develop brown spots, lemon juice can be used to reverse the damage – a little lemon juice with water could help to fade the spots on all skin tones. Apply with a Q-tip before bedtime, and gradually increase to twice a day, however you should stop if your skin gets too tight.

 

Ageing is something which should be done naturally and gracefully where possible, but these are tricks which could make a huge difference in the rate at which you age. Drinking plenty of water, avoiding too much sunlight and protecting your skin with a moisturiser are the best basic rules to follow.

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How to Improve Your Overall Wellbeing by Having More Sex

Not only is sex a fun experience on its own, but being in a healthy, fulfilling sexual relationship can do wonders for your overall wellbeing. According to various studies, getting intimate can benefit your heart wellness, keep you looking younger and even help you to live longer.

Firstly, it’s already well established that sex is a decent cardio work out, but according to a study in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, if you have sex an average of 12 times per month, you have a greater heart rate variability (HRV). This means your heart responds well to subtle changes throughout the day (like standing versus sitting), and you may even have a lower risk of developing heart disease.

A study at Scotland’s Royal Edinburgh Hospital found that if you have sex at least three times a week, you’re more likely to look younger. A panel of strangers judged highly sexually active people in their 40s to be about seven to 13 years younger than their actual age. The researchers put this down to DHEA, a hormone released during sex which has anti-ageing properties. DHEA increases your production of collagen and may reduce wrinkles.

And it’s a good thing that sex has anti-ageing properties, as a good sex life also helps you to live longer. The Duke Centre for the Study of Ageing and Human Development found that, if you’re a woman, having positive memories about your sexual past may add approximately four years to your life. Not only do these memories extend your life, but they also may encourage you to continue leading a happier, healthier one too.

You may be happier and healthier because all the sex you’re having means you’re sleeping better too. After sex, your levels of the stress-reducing hormone oxytocin surge, which may help you to nod off more quickly. On the other end of the scale, a study discovered that women between the ages 42 to 52 who reported restless sleep patterns were less likely to experience physical pleasure from sex than women who regularly got a good night’s rest.

Finally, if you have sex once or twice a week, you can experience a 30% increase in immunoglobulin A, the infection-fighting antibody found in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. This is according to a study from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, who also found that found that, unfortunately, subjects who had sex more than three times a week actually had lower levels of the antibody than those who had less sex. These chemicals may enhance your immune function in moderation, but, regrettably, the researchers said that too much of these chemicals may suppress it.

How to Improve Your Overall Wellbeing by Having More Sex

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Is Cosmetic Surgery the Best Way to Banish Signs of Ageing?

Growing old is inevitable. Looking old is not. Cosmetic surgery that lifts sagging and tightens sagging skin is increasingly popular and affordable.

There are many reasons why people choose to have a facelift. Obviously vanity does play a part – it can be hard to adjust to seeing those crow’s feet and fine lines increasing every time you look in the mirror and if you can do something about it, a little procedure is perfectly acceptable. Others might consider a facelift for a specific skin issue, such as sagging eyelids or wobbling jowls.

The reality is that as we age, our skin loses its elasticity because it no longer produces the collagen that’s crucial for keeping skin plump and youthful in the same quantities. As the skin inevitably sags, our features begin to wrinkle and droop.

A facelift can offer a little help to slow the passage of time, restore your confidence and rejuvenate the one part of your body everyone can see at all times.

There are several different procedures you choose from. A lower facelift is used to tighten up the neck and jowls. A mid facelift smooths out the cheeks and lower eyelids. A thread facelift deals with facial sagging, smoothing the neck, jawline and cheeks. And a mini facelift will focus on certain areas, such as the neck, nose or around the eyes.

If you are uncomfortable with the idea of going under the knife for a facelift, there are non-surgical, non-invasive alternatives to consider. Microdermabrasion is one of them, a deep exfoliation that refines the skin with special medical grade polished crystals. These help speed up the process of collagen production and also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

A chemical peel is another possibility. A chemical solution is applied to the skin, causing it to “blister” and peel way to reveal smoother and less wrinkled skin underneath.

Whatever kind of procedure you do plump for, make sure you do as much research as possible into the effects of the surgery or non-invasive alternative before committing to anything.

Is Cosmetic Surgery the Best Way to Banish Signs of Ageing?

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Can you Replicate the Effects of Botox without Surgery?

Could anti-ageing creams and lotions spell the end for surgical procedures such as Botox? If the latest research is to be believed then yes – the anti-ageing market is led by people in their 50s and 60s, with the majority of people opting for non-toxic and non-invasive ways to reduce the appearance of age on their skin. The sales of ‘miracle’ cures that many creams claim to offer have hit a record high in recent years, suggesting that people are looking for speedy results without having to go under the knife and needle. The latest in the stream of anti-ageing offerings is a £40 serum which offers to moisturise and plump the skin without the need for injections.

 

Thousands of women have bought the latest beauty serum, leading to it selling more than three times the expected amount in just a few days. Targeting the 50-plus age group, these types of products offer a non-invasive alternative to ridding your skin of lines and age-induced wrinkles. The demand for such products has tripled in the last few years, with the numbers still rising. The craze for so-called ‘liquid Botox’ isn’t just connected to this product though – various companies have developed similar offerings to meet the demand of their target demographic. Today’s society has made it impossible to age without judgement, so people want to remove the signs of ageing to look young and attractive for as long as possible.

 

There are many factors which affect the speed at which you age, from sun damage and smoking, to genetics and diet. You can improve the condition of your skin internally as well as with creams and lotions, such as drinking more water and cutting back on sugar, which can break down the collagen in your skin. People are looking for a mid-point which gives them the effects of a surgical procedure without the risks or the costs.

 

Categories: anti-ageing, moisturiser, skin care

Could Wrinkles be Reduced with a Face-Training Device?

We are always on the lookout for new and efficient ways to reverse the ageing process, and it seems that there could be a new gadget on the market to do just that. The Face Trainer is a helmet which covers parts of the face, promising to tone and tighten the sagging areas. Even better is that it is convenient enough that you can use it in the comfort of your own home, making anti-ageing even more accessible. The trainer works by providing resistance training for the facial muscles, which should help you achieve a more toned appearance. Whilst wearing the device, you perform various exercises which help your muscles work that little bit harder. So, could this be the next stage in the anti-ageing process?

 

While the device itself and the exercises may look a little off-putting, trials suggest that it could prove to be very effective in helping you to tone your face. 71 percent of people using the Face Trainer found that it reduced sagging, while 91 percent said that they would recommend it to a friend. In recent years, the number of people looking to stay youthful for as long as possible have risen by a significant amount. It seems that people, predominantly women, are looking for non-invasive ways to hold back the years, opting for creams, serums and now gadgetry to fight the lines. While Botox has always been hailed as the ultimate anti-ageing tool, women are now seeking the same effects but in a non-surgical form – they want fast results without the risk factor, which this new gadget could offer them. The Face Trainer could spark a wave of new home-based technology to tone the facial muscles and help us to stay looking youthful for years to come.

Categories: anti-ageing, facial muscles, gadgets

Stay Safe in the Sun: Six Skincare Tips to Implement Today

Your skin says a lot about your lifestyle. It’s the first thing others see when they look at you, and it’s paramount to how good you look. Your skin is important, and you should treat it like it’s important. When you learn to implement some skin safety tips into your everyday beauty routine, you will look younger longer.

 

Never Sleep in Your Makeup

It can be tempting to fall face first into your bed after a long day of travel or dealing with sick children, but you have to take the time to wash your face. Leaving your makeup on all night clogs your pores, and all the dirt, grime, and germs from the day can cause breakouts.

 

Wear Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen is something you need to do every single day for the health of your skin. Even if you are not planning to spend time outside, your skin is still exposed to the sun’s dangerous UV rays through car, home, and office windows. A dermatologist in San Diego recommends applying sunscreen each day.

 

Get 8 Solid

Your skin suffers a great deal from lack of sleep. It loses moisture, puffs up, and looks older when you don’t get enough sleep. To help yourself look and feel better, rearrange your sleep schedule so that you get at least 8 solid hours of sleep every night.

 

Prevent Wrinkles

Wearing sunscreen when you’re outside is great, but it won’t protect you from wrinkles. Sun exposure is the number one cause of wrinkles in men and women, which means you need to do more to protect your face. It’s time to put on that floppy hat and those over sized sunglasses and protect your face.

 

Discard Old Makeup

Makeup comes with an expiration date. Just like the food in your kitchen, your makeup is only good for so long. Using it past its expiration date is not good for your skin. A good rule of thumb is to keep anything liquid no longer than six months. Powdered makeup is good for approximately one year. Check the expiration date on your makeup.

 

Wash Brushes

Take the time to wash your makeup brushes at least once a week. All the germs and dirt in those things are only causing damage to your skin with each use. Make sure they’re clean and sanitary before you do some major damage.

 

Looking young and gorgeous isn’t hard if you implement these six skin care rules this summer. Your skin will thank you for it, and your future self will appreciate her reflection when she looks into the mirror. The decisions you make today will affect you tomorrow.

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Improve Your Health With These Anti-Ageing Drinks

We can’t help ageing – it’s an inevitability. However, there are some things we can do to improve our health and how we look for years to come. Your diet plays a big part in the speed at which your skin and organs age, and these drinks are loaded with nutrients to give your body an extra boost.

Pink grapefruit

Pink grapefruits are packed with lycopene, which is a carotenoid which can give you smoother skin. Researchers carried out a recent study that showed that those with higher concentrations of lycopene had smoother skin.

Alcohol

In moderate doses (which is one glass a day for women and two daily drinks for men), alcohol could help to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells die as we age which leads to gaps that slow down the nerve transmission within the brain. Research suggests that moderate drinking can prevent these gaps from appearing, though they don’t know why. However, it’s a fine line – higher doses can have the reverse effect and actually kill brain cells, so don’t overdo it.

Cocoa

Cocoa can lower your risk of heart disease and preserve the healthy function of blood vessels, as it is packed with flavanols. You should aim to keep the blood vessels healthy as these lower the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.

Beetroot juice

Beetroot contains nitrates which could be beneficial to your health, as they boost your blood flow and keep the blood vessels supple. These can help to prevent dementia, by maintaining a healthy blood flow to the brain.

Green tea

Green tea is loaded with antioxidants which are great for your skin and general health, but many people don’t know that they can also quell inflammation. Type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases and heart disease are all made worse by inflammation, so green tea can be a great dietary preventative.

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Putting Youth Back into the Golden Age

When you enter the golden years of life, you are often reminded of the downsides ricocheting its way into bones, muscles and metabolism, with the additional rounds of those around you prompted to treating you like a toddler. At the back of your mind, you may be thinking that it’s all that you have to look forward to, apart from sitting and resting for a good portion of your day – but the age-old stereotype is last-season for a reason – and it’s time to put that youth back into your lifestyle.

You don’t have to submit yourself to the problems of age. In fact, by being positive and active, you are in fact benefiting yourself, rather than wearing yourself out, with a couple of check-ups here and there.

Tiny tweaks in lifestyle are usually all that you need.

The first is your diet. Usually as you grow older, you normally don’t feel the need to eat a big meal. As your metabolism hits a low point, so too does your desire to eat food. This isn’t to say that you should stuff your face full, but plan at least four to five small meals to be eaten throughout the day. Having a low-fat diet that is high in fruits, vegetables and lean meats will help nourish the body, while adding in whole grains and fibre-rich foods to keep your body ticking away properly.

The second is exercise. This isn’t to say that you have to hop onto a treadmill and work yourself into exhaustion. A 30 minute walk gets you the best exercise that you can manage, which in turn can help you improve your cardiovascular health, regulate diabetes, strengthen muscles and lower stress levels.

Thirdly, keep your mind active through hobbies, thinking games – whatever takes your fancy. Age should not be an obstacle in trying something new. Creating and reading are excellent ways to keep the grey matter ticking.

Whatever you try, it is better than sitting and waiting. You are not the frail person that you think that you might be. You are still you, through and through.

After all, no matter what your age is, we were all young once.

Putting Youth Back into the Golden Age

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