• Beauty , Health , Lifestyle ,
• 13 Mar

Although we can never avoid aging, there are a number of things that we can do to control our ageing. We all love to remain or to look young and no one looks forward to developing wrinkles or appearing haggard and tired all the time. Did you know that what you eat today, what you do and how you relate with people has a very big role to determine how your skin and body will look? Below are some of the tips that you should apply to prevent your body from aging too fast:

Eliminate the Bad Habits

Although taking alcohol and smoking might make you feel good; these habits will make you look old very fast. I am sure you have met your drunkard buddies in the streets and noticed the difference. Although people might be of the same age, those people who take too much alcohol or tobacco will always look older and tired. Too much alcohol causes dehydration which in turn lead to premature wrinkles, loss of elasticity as well as loss of collagen. If you have any hopes of appearing young, it is time you cut off such dangerous habits.

Avoid Too Much Sun

Although we can never do away with the sun, it is important that you avoid exposing your body to too much sunlight. Take some time each day and bask in the sun since it is important for vitamin D. However, spending too much time in the sun may interfere with your skin and may even cause some skin infections. Apart from the infections, the sun can also lead to skin wrinkles, skin cancer and premature aging. If you have to spend the day out there, it is critical that you use a sunscreen to protect your skin from the direct sunrays.

Remain Fit

Another way that you can remain young is by remaining physically active all your life. I am sure you have noticed how the athletes or footballers appear young even when they are in their 80s. This is because humans tend to develop some diseases if they remain inactive for long. Your body needs to be physically active and you should regularly visit the gym or go for a jog. Avoid poor eating habits as they may make you gain excessive weights leading to obesity.

Wash your Face Two Times a Day

Washing your face in the morning only is not enough. Remember that, a lot of toxins have accumulated on your skin during the day and you should, therefore, get rid of these toxins before going to bed. For the ladies, don’t ever go to bed with your makeups on. This is a bad habit that will quickly lead to premature ageing and wrinkles.

Get Enough Sleep

Whether you have to work or not, it is very important that you get enough sleep for proper developments of your body parts. Your body and brain need to relax and that is why it is important to get about eight hours of sleep each day.

Marcus Elden

A digital culture writer with a focus on emerging trends, online subcultures, and the psychology behind viral news. Marcus often deconstructs how digital platforms shape our collective attention and behavior.