Here are some of my beauty resolutions for 2013 I'd like to share with you...☺
1. Start using an anti-aging cream
(paying special attention to problem areas).
Certain areas of our bodies ~ including our eyes, hands and neck ~ commonly begin to show signs of aging before others, and these are often also the areas that are most neglected.
To stay looking youthful whatever our age, let's make sure we pay special attention to these areas.
Let's moisturize our neck every time we apply face cream and apply a separate eye cream to the sensitive under-eye area.
To look after our hands, let's try washing with a gentle hand wash and applying hand lotion after every wash.
We can also give our hands an overnight treatment by slathering them with olive oil and putting on some softening gloves before we go to sleep!
2. Reduce sugar intake.
Not only will reducing our sugar intake consumption help to improve our appearance by keeping off any excess pounds, it can also help to reduce one of the most bothersome signs of aging ~ wrinkles.
Health experts say, when blood sugar levels are high, a process called glycation occurs which damages the collagen in our skin, leading to wrinkles and sagging.
This process also makes the skin more vulnerable to other aging factors such as smoking and UV light.
3. Get more sleep.
Most of us lead busy lives, and this can mean that we cut back on our sleep.
However, researchers believe that this could actually hasten the speed with which we age.
U.S. researchers found that the hormonal changes resulting from a lack of sleep trigger changes in the body similar to aging, meaning that ongoing sleep deprivation could exacerbate or speed up the onset of many age-related conditions such as memory loss, obesity and diabetes.
To look and feel younger, let's try to have a regular bedtime routine and make sure that we are getting enough sleep.
(paying special attention to problem areas).
Certain areas of our bodies ~ including our eyes, hands and neck ~ commonly begin to show signs of aging before others, and these are often also the areas that are most neglected.
To stay looking youthful whatever our age, let's make sure we pay special attention to these areas.
Let's moisturize our neck every time we apply face cream and apply a separate eye cream to the sensitive under-eye area.
To look after our hands, let's try washing with a gentle hand wash and applying hand lotion after every wash.
We can also give our hands an overnight treatment by slathering them with olive oil and putting on some softening gloves before we go to sleep!
2. Reduce sugar intake.
Not only will reducing our sugar intake consumption help to improve our appearance by keeping off any excess pounds, it can also help to reduce one of the most bothersome signs of aging ~ wrinkles.
Health experts say, when blood sugar levels are high, a process called glycation occurs which damages the collagen in our skin, leading to wrinkles and sagging.
This process also makes the skin more vulnerable to other aging factors such as smoking and UV light.
3. Get more sleep.
Most of us lead busy lives, and this can mean that we cut back on our sleep.
However, researchers believe that this could actually hasten the speed with which we age.
U.S. researchers found that the hormonal changes resulting from a lack of sleep trigger changes in the body similar to aging, meaning that ongoing sleep deprivation could exacerbate or speed up the onset of many age-related conditions such as memory loss, obesity and diabetes.
To look and feel younger, let's try to have a regular bedtime routine and make sure that we are getting enough sleep.
4. Never sleep with make-up on.
Let's wash our make-up off every night.
No excuses!
Even if we are coming from a crazy night out with family or friends, let us promise ourself that we will never sleep with our make-up on.
Not only will we look horrible the next morning, with panda eyes and streaky lipstick (yikes!), it is also bad for our skin.
Bacteria and oil can build up on our face, allowing blemishes & pimples to form and causing other skin issues in the future.
Let's wash our make-up off every night.
No excuses!
Even if we are coming from a crazy night out with family or friends, let us promise ourself that we will never sleep with our make-up on.
Not only will we look horrible the next morning, with panda eyes and streaky lipstick (yikes!), it is also bad for our skin.
Bacteria and oil can build up on our face, allowing blemishes & pimples to form and causing other skin issues in the future.
5. Keep our nails neat and tidy.
We are all guilty sometimes of leaving our nail polish on way past their prime, so let's make it our New Year's resolution to make sure we remove our polish at the first signs of chipping.
Remember, non-polished nails that are cut and cleaned look better than chipped nails!
We are all guilty sometimes of leaving our nail polish on way past their prime, so let's make it our New Year's resolution to make sure we remove our polish at the first signs of chipping.
Remember, non-polished nails that are cut and cleaned look better than chipped nails!
6. Always put SPF lotion every day.
One of the most visible signs of getting older is aging skin.
While this is often seen as an unavoidable part of getting older, there are many things we can do to help keep our skin looking youthful.
While certain amounts of sunshine are beneficial for our health and skin, too much sun exposure is a major cause of aging skin and wrinkles, so let's make sure we wear an SPF lotion every day, especially when the climate is hot & when the sun is at its strongest.
7. Get active more often.
Let's build up stamina and energy!
Not only is exercise essential for good heart health and for keeping off the weight gain that many of us experience as we get older, staying active is also important for good posture and skin.
Improving our core strength & our body's flexibility through exercises can help to improve postural problems & correct spine curvature.
Exercise also increases blood flow to the skin, which helps to nourish skin cells.
8. Think positively.
If we want to look and feel younger, adopting a positive mindset can make all the difference.
Positive thinking cuts stress (which can increase our risk of heart disease and speed up cellular aging).
One of the most visible signs of getting older is aging skin.
While this is often seen as an unavoidable part of getting older, there are many things we can do to help keep our skin looking youthful.
While certain amounts of sunshine are beneficial for our health and skin, too much sun exposure is a major cause of aging skin and wrinkles, so let's make sure we wear an SPF lotion every day, especially when the climate is hot & when the sun is at its strongest.
7. Get active more often.
Let's build up stamina and energy!
Not only is exercise essential for good heart health and for keeping off the weight gain that many of us experience as we get older, staying active is also important for good posture and skin.
Improving our core strength & our body's flexibility through exercises can help to improve postural problems & correct spine curvature.
Exercise also increases blood flow to the skin, which helps to nourish skin cells.
8. Think positively.
If we want to look and feel younger, adopting a positive mindset can make all the difference.
Positive thinking cuts stress (which can increase our risk of heart disease and speed up cellular aging).
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