To maintain a youthful appearance and slow down aging, you should start with the healthy skin care habits below.
1. Protect your skin from the harmful effects of sunlight
Sun protection is an important skin care step that helps prevent aging, wrinkles, and crow's feet from forming...
Accordingly, you need to apply sunscreen every day before going out and make sure to reapply every 2 hours for optimal skin protection.
In addition to the face, other areas of the body that are not covered by clothing such as the neck, arms, legs, etc. also need to apply sunscreen.
Limit going out during the hottest hours of the day, from 10am to 2pm. Even if you use sunscreen, you still need to protect your skin with long-sleeved shirts, long pants, wide-brimmed hats, gloves, sunglasses, etc.
2. Keep pores clean
Depending on your skin type, you should wash your face 1-2 times a day with a cleanser. This will help completely remove makeup, keep pores clean, thereby helping the active ingredients from skin care products to absorb and maximize their effectiveness.
In addition, exfoliation is also an essential skin care step to maintain skin health and prevent aging. Because if you do not exfoliate, dead skin cells on the skin surface will accumulate over time, leading to clogged pores, which can cause acne and many other dermatological problems.
Therefore, it is best to develop a weekly exfoliation habit, 1-2 times, preferably in the evening. It should be noted that the skin after removing dead cells can become more sensitive to sunlight, so always apply sunscreen every day before going out. Avoid over-exfoliating because this can cause skin abrasion, weakening the skin's protective barrier.
3. Never skip the moisturizing step
As we age, our skin becomes drier, causing wrinkles to become more visible. Therefore, to have beautiful skin, we need to apply moisturizer every day. If possible, use facial moisturizer, body moisturizer and lip balm to bring a youthful appearance.
In addition, you should maintain the habit of drinking plenty of water throughout the day. This will help maintain the necessary moisture for the skin. If you do not like drinking plain water, you can choose herbal teas, fruit juices, etc. to ensure that your body gets enough water.
4. Eat healthy
A healthy diet not only helps middle-aged women maintain beautiful, healthy skin, but can also help them stay in shape and prevent the risk of chronic diseases. You don't need to abstain too strictly, instead, take the time to cook for yourself to ensure the quality of your meals, as well as the amount of food you take in.
Foods that should be added to the diet of middle-aged women include lean meats (pork, skinless chicken, etc.), fatty fish that provide omega-3 (salmon, tuna, etc.), green vegetables, fruits, cereals, etc. Limit consumption of foods high in sugar, processed foods, fried foods with lots of oil, soft drinks, etc.
Increasing fruits such as apples, bananas... is also considered one of the healthy secrets to effectively supplement vitamins that women should not ignore.
5. Exercise regularly
Regular exercise helps you maintain your health, figure and skin beauty. Among sports, yoga is the exercise chosen by many women to help the body become flexible and relax muscles. Gentle yoga exercises help bring the body and mind into a state of liberation. Thanks to that, you can relieve anxiety, improve your mood and make your face look younger.
In addition, you can spend time on outdoor activities, close to nature such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming... This also brings many positive effects to health and skin.
According to Health and Life