How to Get Younger Looking Skin Without Expensive Treatments

Your skin is the first thing people see, and it’s important that it looks its best at all times. As we age, our skin is the first to show the signs. The challenge is how to keep your skin looking younger without breaking the bank.

Things You'll Need

• SPF 15 day cream
• Night cream
• Skin buffer

Instructions

1. Know your creams. Use a SPF 15 day cream regularly, even on cloudy days, to protect your skin from the ravages of the sun. At night, a moisturizer with vitamin A and fruit acids will hydrate and repair your skin while you sleep. Choose creams that are easily absorbed. They don’t have to be expensive; price is not necessarily an indicator of quality. Many lower cost brands are as effective as their more costly counterparts.

2. Give your skin a workout. Buff your face daily to remove dead skin. Take time to message your skin when applying your day and night creams. Use firm strokes and you will improve circulation to your skin and enhance your healthy glow.

3. Eat right. Well-nourished skin is a reflection of the food you consume not the creams you use. Foods high in selenium will help to prevent the collagen breakdown caused by free radicals. Boost your vitamin C and E intake by eating at least three servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

4. Quit smoking. It ages you and interferes with blood supply and the constant puckering causes lines around your lips. Avoid using straws also; they cause the same kind of lip lines.

5. Workout; regular exercise not only builds energy, it increases blood flow to the skin, giving the skin a younger, healthy, glowing appearance.

6. Watch your alcohol consumption. Drink alcohol only in moderation; it blocks the absorption of key antioxidants. It also has a dehydrating effect that can age the skin more quickly.

7. Drink lots of water, at least 2 liters a day. Water both carries important nutrients to your cells and flushes out impurities. Good hydration is essential to your skin’s health. Getting plenty of water makes your skin appear more radiant and delays the signs of aging and it’s free.