Those in their thirties often worry about keeping their skin healthy, it’s when signs of ageing start creeping up and can be a stressful period. With that being said, there are some simple lifestyle changes that can be made for clearer skin that will last right through your thirties and far beyond.
So what causes ageing and blemishes?
Ageing skin can come from an array of sources, one of the main ones -ironically enough- being stressed.
Although there are a lot of easy mistakes that people make that can have significant effects on your skin down the road such as sun damage to simple mistakes like showering for too long.
You can also cause irritation and blemishes through the lack of proper skincare. You need to keep on top of moisturising and cleansing regularly, it’s not something that you can do every now and then and expect instant results.
How can I combat it?
There are a number of easy lifestyle changes that can be made which will help keep your skin young and fresh.
Generally, for those in their 30s, these changes can have an effect on much more than just the health of their skin. Simple lifestyle changes could help you find a newfound sense of health and happiness.
Diet
Even those who are lucky enough to have a fast metabolism will start to see the effects of unhealthy eating habits. As your body struggles to process foods you will begin to see more blemishes, which can rapidly speed up the ageing process. It’s best to eat mostly whole foods which your body can break down more easily, it’ll show on your face and can reduce the rate of wrinkling and irritated skin.
It will also offer you so much more energy as a general health benefit. Your skin will also benefit greatly from proper hydration, you will experience less dryness and your skin will appear less tired. Again, you’ll be surprised about the health benefits proper hydration can offer – cut down your coffee and swap it out for 6 cups of water and see your energy surge!
Lifestyle
Stress can also have a significant effect on your skin. Asking you to eliminate stress isn’t exactly fair but it’s worth considering.
Have some you-time every day to de-stress, even if it’s through a hobby or the gym, endorphins can shoo away stress for an evening so implementing daily activities that make you happy into your lifestyle could make a huge difference. You also need to consider how you treat your skin, don’t spend too much time in the sun and avoid cheap makeup where possible, which is a great segue to…
Skincare
Exfoliate, moisturise, cleanse, prepare for that day out in the sun with high-quality SPF. A good skincare routine could make all the difference.
With so many premium brands out there like Skinsider, you can make a real difference with a fairly easy-to-make change. Make sure that you are treating your skin well, a simple morning routine that takes no more than 10 minutes might be just what you need to keep your skin smooth and fresh.
It’s really that easy.
Collaborative post. Photo by kevin laminto on Unsplash.