How to Keep Your Youthful Appearance as You Age

Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer seen; it also protects against all-year sun exposure that could help protect against aging. Photoaging is the wrinkling and loss of elasticity caused by sun exposure. The good news is photoaging is avoidable by reducing time in the sun and wearing quality sunscreen. Beyond wrinkles and elasticity issues, sunscreen can also help prevent melanomas, which can also age your skin.

Collagen is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies that serve as a building block for our skin, hair, ligaments, joints, and other parts of our body. As we age, we stop producing as much collagen, which can lead to loss of volume and fullness in our face and other areas. Collagen supplements are one option; however, there is no evidence of their effectiveness, and unscrupulous vendors may pass off unsafe products.

Another option to replace collagen is Sculptra treatments for a more youthful appearance. Sculptra injections help stimulate collagen production, improve the volume in your face, and reshape areas of your body, like your hips, for a more youthful appearance.

Limiting processed, sugary foods and eating more antioxidants can help a youthful appearance by fighting off free radicals that play a role in aging. Focus on eating more whole foods, fruits, and veggies. Fatty fish, avocados, flax seeds, green tea, and even dark chocolate can help reduce the signs of aging over time. However, keep in mind that the goal of eating healthier isn’t necessarily about losing weight. Sometimes too much weight loss can make the volume in your face look depleted and enhance the signs of aging.

Falling into bed with your make-up on leads to unnecessary exposure to free radicals, which break down your face’s collage and result in fine leans and wrinkles. Over time, regularly forgetting to clean your face can lead to acne-causing bacteria clogging your pores. Use a dermatologist-approved cleanser, exfoliant, and moisturizer to keep your skin looking refreshed.

Drinking more water is one of the easiest ways to improve the appearance of your skin and stimulate a youthful appearance. Dehydration quickly leads to a duller appearance, which can make your wrinkles and pores appear more prominent. Over time, hydration levels can also help improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce blemishes.

If you’ve considered cosmetic treatments to help restore your youthful appearance, dermal fillers or Botox may help. Dermal fillers help boost your skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid and add more volume to your skin. This naturally occurring substance is found in fluids in your eyes, joints, and other areas and can help reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is an isolated, purified toxin that is FDA-approved for cosmetic use in small quantities. It helps block signals from the nerves to the muscles that contract and cause wrinkles. Botox is usually used on forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.

Smoking negatively impacts your skin by depriving it of oxygen and nutrients. Over time, your skin can look dry and produce uneven skin pigmentation, increase wrinkles, and make the skin around your eyes look baggier than usual. Your skin usually recovers elasticity when you stop smoking and create a smoother appearance with a brighter complexion.

Beauty sleep is more than just an expression; there is truth in how it helps restore a youthful appearance. Skin produces new collagen when you sleep, and research shows getting five hours of rest a night leads to twice as many fine lines as sleeping seven would. Getting adequate rest also helps your body boost blood flow to your skin for a healthier glow and reduce puffiness in your eyes. There’s also evidence that a lack of sleep contributes to dehydration, which negatively impacts your skin.

Are you interested in Sculptra, dermal fillers, or Botox to retain a youthful appearance? Just Aesthetic Nursing (JAN) are experienced and skilled medical professionals that strive to deliver results with a noticeable impact. We offer the most advanced technologies and are committed to the highest expectations in safety and trust. If you’re ready to experience the results of Botox and fillers, please contact us today to schedule a consultation.