Imagine how you would feel if everyone thought you were 10-15 years older than you really are? Probably not too great. It’s never too late to begin taking better care of your skin, but if you’re in your 20s, 30s, or even 40s, you can begin preventative measures to help slow the signs of aging before they become prevalent. Here are 8 anti-aging tips from the facial rejuvenation experts at Faces, PLLC in Jackson, Mississippi that you can start right away to keep your skin looking youthful through every decade.
1. Wear Sun Protection Every Day
Rain or shine, in every season of the year, applying sunscreen should be an automatic part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth. By using a SPF of 30 or higher, you can help reduce signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and stubborn age spots. Sunscreens also play an important role in skin cancer prevention. Be sure to use a sunscreen that you enjoy wearing, otherwise it’s unlikely you’ll wear it on a daily basis. Apply liberally, and don’t forget to cover your ears, front and back of the neck and Decolleté.
2. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Genetics certainly play a huge role in the aging process. Consuming a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help combat and slow some of those inevitable signs of aging. The fact that you’ll just feel better too is an added bonus! Eat wholesome, nutritious foods and drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin youthful and hydrated.
3. Don’t Smoke
It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your lungs, but did you also know that it’s terrible for your skin? Smoking speeds up the breakdown of collagen and constricts blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to your skin resulting in deep wrinkles. Unfortunately, these are the toughest wrinkles to treat once they form and ones that significantly add to a person’s biological age.
4. Moisturize
A good moisturizer can act like a drink of water for your skin and is an essential component of a healthy skincare regimen. Moisturizers add nourishment and hydration to your skin, which is especially important as we get older and our skin becomes drier and more prone to wrinkles. For those with oily skin, look for a lotion instead of a cream and preferably one that contains an exfoliant. Keeping skin well hydrated can also help reduce skin blemishes.
5. BOTOX® and DYSPORT®
Many people know that neuromodulators, such as BOTOX® and Dysport® are used to help with signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines, but they are not well-known as a prevention measure against the appearance of aging. Neuromodulators block signals that cause certain muscles to contract in the face. When the muscles temporarily cease contracting, it smooths out wrinkles and lines and makes the facial skin appear softer and far less aged. It is not uncommon for patients in their 20s to begin adding BOTOX® or Dysport® injections to their preventative plan. In doing so they can potentially decrease the frequency and amount needed to maintain a more youthful appearance.
6. Fillers
Dermal fillers are another great preventative measure that you can use to help slow signs of aging. As we age we naturally lose volume underneath our eyes, around the mouth, cheeks, and chin causing those locations to look hollowed out, sunken or droopy. Restoring the volume in those areas by using dermal fillers, you can noticeably reduce those signs of aging that have the tendency to make you look tired or sad.
7. Regular Facials
Receiving a facial monthly or bi-monthly is a great way to make sure that your skin is getting the nutrients it needs at a deeper level. Customized treatments like the HydraFacial or DiamondGlow cleanse and exfoliate the surface of the skin, open up the pores, and infuse nutrient rich serums into your skin to help it keep its healthy, youthful glow. Regular visits to an Aesthetician will also provide an opportunity for your skin to be reassessed for improvements. Changes in products or your at-home skincare regimen may be necessary to help you continue on the path to a more youthful appearance.
8. Acculift
As we age, the skin produces less structural proteins like collagen and elastin which can cause sagging and accumulation of loose skin in certain places, particularly underneath the chin. Acculift is a form of laser neck liposuction that’s quick, minimally invasive, and can significantly improve the appearance of a double chin while also tightening the skin, and creating a refreshed, youthful-looking neckline.
Anti-Aging in the Jackson, Ridgeland, and Madison MS Area
The facial rejuvenation team at Faces, PLLC are dedicated professionals who will help you find ways to maintain a youthful, healthy complexion for years and years to come. You can learn more about the services and procedures we offer by contacting us at 601-607-3033 or filling out our online form to schedule your consultation.