Saturday, January 17, 2009

The Best Anti Aging Skin Care Plan Is Prevention

By Lynne Bridges

If you're worried about what your skin will look like as you age, why not develop an anti aging skin care plan now? There are lots of ways to keep your skin healthy, after all. Some can take years to have an effect while others act faster.

It's a fact that some people are just genetically destined to have some skin problems. So, even though your skin will show some signs of age, as you get older, there are things you can do to keep it looking healthy.

One of the biggest skin problems is dry skin. Winter weather is a major cause of it, but it can happen in warm weather, too. Indoor heating and dry air, such as in some offices, can also play a part in it. That's why moisturizing your skin is so important. Not just any moisturizer will do. You need to take your age and skin type into account, if you want to pick the best one.

Another thing you should be aware of about skin damage is the effect of smoking on your skin. Many smokers look prematurely old. That's because the smoke damages their skin. Even if you spend a lot of time with smokers you could suffer the same problems. So, if you smoke or spend time with smokers, you are likely to have more skin problems.

Another big contributor to skin problems is too much sun exposure. Sun can give your skin dark spots and make it feel rough and leathery over time. That can lead to sagging skin, wrinkles and other skin problems that can make you look much older than you are. It can also lead to skin cancer, if you don't watch out. That's why it's important to include sun protection in your anti aging skin care routine.

Exercise and activity is another great anti aging weapon. It helps your muscle tone and it also increases your circulation. When your blood is circulating well, it does two very good things. The first is that it helps to remove toxins and the second is that it will make sure that your skin cells are getting the proper nourishment.

When you drink alcohol, you should keep in mind that you could also be damaging your skin. In moderation it's fine. People who drink too much of it, though, can often find themselves with permanent red noses or redness on other parts of their skin. That's because alcohol dilates their blood vessels, which makes their skin redder.

One final thing that you should think about is how much stress you are under. Taking the time to relax can actually improve your skin's health. In fact, it can improve your over all health, too. Studies show that stress speeds up aging. So, take it easy as often as you can. You'll be glad that you did. - 17943

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