The human skin is one of the largest parts of the body, and it provides protection of the body against pathogens. To maintain firmness and elasticity, the skin produces a protein known as collagen.
The production of this protein also helps in ensuring the regeneration of the skin during young age. As one age, there is a decrease in collagen production resulting in the formation of wrinkles and sagging of the skin. Various factors such as sun exposure and exposure to chemicals cause damaging of the skin collagen. According to various studies, an average person daily rubs and sprays a minimum of 10 different skincare products on his or her body. Continuous application of these products leads to exposure of the skin to chemicals that may have adverse effects on absorption.
There are numerous natural ways through which one can maintain a younger skin look without the use of surgery or other dangerous and expensive procedures.
Studies show that exercise is one of the best natural ways of maintaining a younger look of the skin. The reason to this is that the exercise enhances blood flow, provision of nutrients and oxygen to the skin surface. The continuous flow of blood to the skin surface ensures production of collagen, a protein that helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness thus enhancing a younger skin appearance. The body also exercises help in reducing stress and enables one to sleep better thus no dark circles on the skin. Also, activities act as a natural human growth hormones booster and, as a result, there is no need to use artificial methods in ensuring a natural skin.
Exfoliation refers to the removal of the outer surface, dead layer of the skin. Removal of the dead layer of skin provides a natural and radiant appearance and also ensures renewal of the collagen. Exfoliation process improves cells turnover leading to more cells being brought to skin surface thus enhancing the smoothness of the skin. The natural appearance of the skin can be attributed to mechanical skin exfoliation, for example through the use of a scrubbing pad; this process triggers the skin to produce more collagen. The collagen production becomes essential as one age. This process also makes it easier for absorption skincare products that contain antioxidants and retinoid that help theskin look younger. Exfoliation can also be done chemically through the use of skin care products that contain glycolic or salicylic acid.
Get adequate and restful sleep
Deep and restful sleep enables an individual to get enough sleep thus reducing fatigue and stress. Enough sleep prevents the body from producing cortisol, a hormone responsible for skin damage while a restful sleep also protects against puffy eyes. It is, therefore, advisable that you sleep 6 to 8 hours every night for better health of the skin. Furthermore, deep sleep helps in the production of human growth hormone that is responsible for the younger natural appearance of the skin. Always avoid interruption during sleep to ensure production of human growth hormone in large quantities. A deep sleep also improves the skin color and tone and also gives an appearance of vitality. Additionally, always avoid sleeping on your side as this causes skin wrinkling as a result of the increased pressure exerted on the facial skin.
Plant proteins and fruits
Plant proteins and fruits are essential in maintaining a natural skin, especially in women. For example, when women reach menopause the estrogen levels decrease leading to the formation of wrinkles and creases on the skin. Estrogen is usually classified as one of the vital hormones responsible in the making of healthy collagen. Examples of plant rich proteins include hazelnuts, Brazil nuts and avocados while fruits essential in the maintenance of natural skin include citrus fruits and strawberries. For example, avocados are known to be rich in vitamin C an antioxidant that protects the skin against aging. They also contain essential fats that are the building blocks of collagen, a protein that enhances skin elasticity. A more traditional way of using avocados for skin care involves mashing the avocado then applying on the skin. The avocado provides a nourishing treatment for dry skin thus ensuring a glowing and smooth skin.
Drinking plenty of water
Perspiration during the day leads to excessive loss of water that is vital to the proper functioning of our body organs. When an individual becomes dehydrated most of the water is usually diverted to essential body organs such as the heart and liver thus depriving organs such as the skin water. Increased water intake ensures more water in the skin hence enables skin cell formation. To provide a natural skin appearance, it is necessary that a person takes, at least, two liters of water daily.
Above tips on how to make the skin appear younger and natural are of great importance to the skin. They include: avoiding exposure to extreme sunlight and stopping habits such as smoking, losing weight, increasing vitamin C intake, avoid foods rich in refined sugar, embarking on a diet consisting of olive oil, carrots and tomatoes and also ensuring body massage to enhance collagen production. For a younger look and natural skin always use the above tips.
Kelly Everson is an American author and having MA in English literature. After spending time as a writer in some of Health Industries best websites, she now works as an independent researcher and contributor for health news related website like Consumer Health Digest. In her spare time, she does research work regarding Beauty and Women Health, Solvaderm Skincare and overall health issues, which acts as a fuel to her passion of writing. When she is not researching or writing, you can find Kelly staying active, whether it be practicing yoga or taking swimming classes. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.