If you conduct a quick online search for anti-ageing tips, you will no doubt be bombarded with multiple ‘miracle’ creams and anti-ageing skincare routines that claim to banish wrinkles. While taking care of your skin is important, anti-ageing cannot be bought in a bottle, it can, however, be achieved through positive lifestyle changes.
As ageing is a natural process, it cannot be stopped altogether, but by following these tips you may be able to delay or eliminate some visual signs of ageing.
1. Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep
On average, adults need 7 – 9 hours of sleep per night and research has shown that if an adult does not get this amount of sleep, they are more likely to be depressed, irritable and have memory problems. A lack of sleep can also cause the body to overproduce stress hormones which can cause acne and psoriasis. To prevent both mental and physical signs of ageing, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated.
2. Stress management
Often when you are stressed, perhaps due to a work problem or a family matter, you will not only feel negative mental side effects but physical also. It has been shown that chronic stress can accelerate the ageing process by shortening DNA telomeres. A great anti-ageing tip, therefore, is to learn how to cope with stress in a healthy way.
3. Schedule time for self-care
When you hear the word ‘self-care’, your mind may immediately conjure thoughts of bubble baths and face masks, and while a pampering night in is one form of self-care, self-care can take many forms. Talking about your worries about ageing and recognise negative thinking patterns is another form of self-care, that addresses your mental health, rather than physical. Together with a professional, you will able to work through the anxieties or problems that are causing an acceleration in your ageing.
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