Skin is the protective layer of our bodies, and as such it encounters different types of stress and fights external and internal pollutants. That’s why our skin is prone to de-age and looks exhausted. It’s the largest and most exposed organ; you can’t hide it. So it can be a challenge to keep it glowing as you grow older, but it is not impossible. You can revive your complexion and have young looking skin with these simple habits…

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Sleep: Sleep is always known to be good for the body and hence good for your skin as well. You have to have a night of uninterrupted sleep for approximately seven to nine hours long; lack of sleep will increase ageing signs and result in having wrinkles, puffiness, and bags under the eyes.

It’s during sleep that the skin repairs itself and regenerates. So without it, your skin becomes vulnerable to damages during the day. Sleep also helps in keeping your hormones balanced, which is essential to avoid having breakouts.

Being Healthy: How you treat your body will reflect on the look of your skin. The director of LipoTherapeia says that anti-aging is not just about therapy or cosmetics. It is also about proper nutrition and exercise. To make your skin look and feel young, you need to be eating the proper diet. Include good fats and food rich in antioxidants in your meals. Avoid eating processed foods and too much sugar. It is also recommended that you lessen your alcohol intake if you want to maintain young looking skin.

Aside from eating right, you also have to stay hydrated. You do not necessarily have to follow the eight glasses a day rule since water intake varies per person. But you must not forget to drink enough water daily. Staying hydrated will help moisturise your skin and keep it glowing. You should also exercise. Staying active will help in keeping your skin healthy. It promotes blood flow, which will bring more needed oxygen and minerals to the skin.

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Apply Sunscreen: You have to protect your skin from external pollutants. One of the skin’s most prominent opponents is the sun. Yes, sunlight is an excellent source of Vitamin D, but it also emits ultraviolet radiation that can be dangerous. Putting SPF30+ on your exposed skin every day will help shield your skin from the sun’s harmful radiation. This skin routine is vital for those who are always outdoors. But even if you are usually indoors, you should still put on sunscreen because you can’t entirely avoid the sun.

Moisturise: As you grow older, the more you need extra help to maintain young looking skin; for it to stay moist and clean. Many people who have oily skin will be choosing to skip using moisturisers, but they shouldn’t. Moisturisers are super helpful in keeping your skin glowing. You just have to choose the suitable moisturisers for your skin type. You should apply it right after you wash your face in the morning and evening.

Proper Hygiene: Last but not least, you need to observe proper hygiene to have youthful skin. Always wash your face and body. Don’t forget to remove make-up before sleeping. Try to exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin. You should also keep your hair away from your face and avoid scratching and picking your skin whenever you have a pimple or rash.

You always want to show great-looking skin. These tips will help you and your skin look and feel young. They are also simple yet effective ways that you can easily do.