As people age, their skin begins to wrinkle and although, wrinkling is a natural biological process that cannot be stopped, it can be delayed by practicing certain healthy skin care routines. Which is why, people who are up to 50 years and above should religiously practice these skincare routines.
Simple Ways To Take Care Of Your Skin To Reduce Wrinkles
1 Sleep On Your Back: sleeping in certain positions for a long time can make you to develop what is called, sleep lines which can becomes permanent overtime and cause wrinkles.
But, sleeping on your back reduces your wrinkles by, stopping the development of wrinkles in your forehead, cheeks, and chin.
2 Stop Over Washing Your Face: over washing your face removes the natural oil your face produces as well as, any moisturizer you might have applied thereby, exposing your face to the development of more wrinkles.
If you feel the need to wash your face too often, use face cleanser instead and only wash your face with soap and water 2-3 times a day.
3 Take Cocoa Drink Instead Of Coffee: although, coffee has so many health benefits, it still has certain disadvantages one of which is, increasing wrinkles.
But, cocoa which is the main ingredient used in making cocoa drink contains a special antioxidant that, reduces wrinkles by, increasing skin cells, keeping the skin moisturized and protecting the skin against damage.
4 Use Skin Care Products That Contain Vitamin C: vitamin C is an essential nutrient that can reduce the development of wrinkles in older people. Buying and applying creams and lotions that contain vitamin C protects your skin from, sun damage and improves your skin tone both of which can, reduce your wrinkles.
Vitamin C may be referred to as, ascorbyl palmitate on the label of the cream or, lotion.
5 Practice Skincare: contrary to what many people believe, basic skincare is not expensive. The only requirement for basic skin care is, to avoid things that will keep you under the sun for too long, applying sunscreen if you intend to spend a long tine under the sun, and applying a good moisturizer.
If you can't find a good moisturizer, use petroleum jelly (vaseline) instead, and stop smoking.
