How To Look More Youthful

There are probably not many people who wouldn’t welcome the chance to look younger if they could. No one likes the idea of getting older and the changes in our appearance that come with it. Yet it might surprise you that there are a number of different things you can do that will help you achieve a more youthful look without you having to have any kind of cosmetic surgery or change too much in your life. If you want to know more, read on for some useful details. 

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Sun Protection 

Something that can quickly and easily damage your skin and cause it to look older is the sun. The harmful UV rays that come from the sun cause premature aging because they penetrate into the skin and damage the elastic fibres that keep your skin firm. When they are damaged, wrinkles appear. 

Therefore, every time you go outside, even if it doesn’t feel hot or it’s cloudy, you should wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. To add to the protection for your skin, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. 

The more protection you can give your skin, the less damaged it will get and the more youthful it will look. You’ll also be less prone to developing skin cancer. If you do have this issue, it’s best to get expert advice about Mohs surgery as soon as possible and ensure you protect your skin from now on. 

Makeup

Of course, another simple (with plenty of practice) way to look more youthful is to use makeup. Start with a primer to ensure your skin is smooth, and then use a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturiser (which can include sun protection to help you when you’re outside). 

You can use makeup to cover up any blemishes or dark spots which can make you look older, and if you use blush, you can add a healthy glow to your cheeks, which will also help with the overall effect. 

Exercise 

It might sound strange to say that you can look younger if you exercise, but studies have shown it to be true. When you take part in activities like cardio, strength training, and yoga, for example, you’ll boost your circulation, meaning that more blood can pump around the body, and that means that more oxygen and nutrients reach your skin; this makes it healthier and younger looking. On top of this, exercise will build muscle, and that will stop the skin from sagging. 

Try to do around thirty minutes of exercise a day for most days of the week if possible. In this way, you’ll get the best benefits both in terms of having youthful looks and in terms of your overall health. 

Enjoy Me Time 

Enjoying some ‘me time’ and self-care can be another excellent way to keep looking more youthful. Stress can have a major impact on your skin, causing wrinkles and lines and making it look dull. This will all cause you to look older than your years. If you want to avoid this, avoiding stress is a good option. 

Make sure you have some time for self-care at least once a week (and ideally more), and you’ll find you become a lot less stressed, and your skin will look better because of it. We’ve mentioned yoga, but other de-stressing self-care methods could include some kind of hobby, listening to music, enjoying a bubble bath, cooking, and much more. It will depend on you, and what you like to do, but if you can find something that relaxes you, that will work perfectly.