Health

Top 10 Anti-ageing Tips

 

1. Make everyday sunscreen day

Photo-ageing caused by UVA rays from the sun has been found to be the cause of approximately 80 per cent of wrinkles.

2. Drink plenty of water

Our bodies are made up of more than 70 per cent water, so keep it that way! If you're dehydrated, your skin will show it.

3. Beauty sleep is no misnomer

Sleep is when your skin regenerates and repairs. Get at least eight hours a night.

4. Don't smoke

You've heard it before, but smoking definitely depletes the skin of healthy Vitamin C and starves the cells of oxygen.

5. Leave out lipliner

Go for a softer gloss look. Harsh lines do no-one any favours regardless of whether you're 20 or 60.

6. Go easy on alcohol

A glass of red wine contains antioxidants to fight ageing free radicals. But drinking too much will leave you dehydrated.

7. Get your teeth whitened

Discoloured teeth can put years on your appearance, and they yellow with age regardless of lifestyle. Talk to your dentist.

8. Lighter is brighter, less is more

Steer clear of heavy foundation, powder, dark lipstick and nail colour.

9. Up the antioxidants

Load up on fruit and vegetables for youthful energy and glowing skin.

10. Preserve the shine

Because skin tone changes over time your hair usually looks better when
it's a couple of shades lighter than it was. Keep it light, shiny and lustrous.

 

17 Comments Report Abuse
1. ngatiwarrior - Sep 11 02:52pm
Well I've heard it all before. I don't think this write up came with anything new!!! Same old Same Old
2. sadonie@xtra.co.nz - Sep 11 03:59pm
i always say a good laugh everyday keeps you looking and feeling better as well, lose the stress and keep laughing
3. roseandnorm@xtra.co.nz - Sep 11 05:02pm
Be HAPPY WITH YOURSELF, AND EVERYONE ROUND YOU WILL BE HAPPY, LOOK ALWAYS ON THE POSITIVE SIDE OF LIFE, AND YOU WILL LOOK YOUNG , REMEMBER YOUR NEVER DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE
4. meresajan9 - Sep 11 06:19pm
I Believe in Sadonie and Roseanenorm, Laughter is the BEST Medicine for Everything. Your Kind Smile, Makes Other People's Day, and also, Makes You Feel Good and Younger too.
5. krugerkiwis@xtra.co.nz - Sep 11 10:19pm
Biggest tip of them all is age gracefully and be happy with yourself as you age. Happyness and being comfortabe with yourself are the biggest anti aging weapons
6. earthlybodies@xtra.co.nz - Sep 11 10:50pm
agree with ngatiwarrior comments pretty poor tips i thought.
7. earthlybodies@xtra.co.nz - Sep 11 10:51pm
agree with ngatiwarrior comments pretty poor tips i thought.
8. earthlybodies@xtra.co.nz - Sep 11 10:51pm
agree with ngatiwarrior comments pretty poor tips i thought.
9. fentons@ymail.com - Sep 12 12:12am
take or leave them but ignorance is no excuse
10. marissa_marsden@xtra.co.nz - Sep 12 08:55am
I agree with your top ten anti-ageing tips. What more do people expect from you. I think you hit the nail on the head with all points. I'm pushing 40 and look 21, no botox just abiding by the rules. I don't know anyone who doesnt love to hear they look younger than they really are.
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