Affordable Ways To Look Younger Than You Really Are

by Andy Cheng Director

The first thing that you need to understand about aging is that it is a natural process and it starts when you are born. There is no stopping, because it happens as you draw in each breath. It doesn’t mean that you are supposed to take fewer breaths because then you won’t even age due to the fact that you will die soon enough. The thing is that aging cannot be stopped but it can be slowed down and it can be a fun thing to do only if you want it to be fun.

Here, you should understand what aging really is and why must we slow it down and why must we age successfully.

Aging is not about getting older, it is about getting older but in a proper way. So, what does it mean to age properly? It means that as time passes do not let it take its toll on you just because you have spent a lot of time on Earth. There are a lot of people who are very active and look very young in their sixties, seventies and even eighties as well. The difference between such people and the ones mentioned earlier is that they made different choices.

We talk to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics to find out some smart lifestyle choices these people make to shave off at least 10 years off their physical appearance.

Drink more water

Drinking enough water is one of the cheapest ways to ensure you have supple, firm skin. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to hydrate your body and your skin. Dry skin devoid of hydration often looks unattractive, brittle and full of wrinkles.

Get sufficient sleep

If you are not getting enough sleep, it will have a very bad effect on you and it will accelerate the aging process. Not having enough sleep for even one night can wear you down and you can see the affects right at that moment.

Make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep a day to recharge yourself and also give your body sufficient time to repair itself.

Skincare treatments for younger-looking skin

Old, aging skin inevitably looks dull and unattractive, peppered with pigmentation all over the face. Dual Yellow Laser is a comfortable, effective treatment that has minimal downtime. It is a multi-platform laser that helps to immediately brighten dull skin and reduce appearance of pigmentation.

One of the most common complaints for people in their 40s is the appearance of saggy skin. When gravity pulls down the skin, it gives people an unfriendly, unapproachable look even though they may not be. With advanced non-surgical skin lifting procedures such as face thread lift treatment and Ultherapy, people are now able to enjoy younger-looking skin for a longer time without having to go under the knife.

Include good fat in your diet

Only the healthy fat, please. Omega-3 fatty acids found in food such as salmon, cod fish, nuts, and seeds, help to stabilize your mood, maintain bone strength, and prevent visible signs of aging by reducing inflammation in the body.

Try to consume at least 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids a day, either through supplements or dietary intake.

Consume more superfruit

Studies have shown that pomegranates are more beneficial than most other fruits. Fresh pomegranate juice has been found to lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure. In addition, it can also protect the skin from UV damage.

Another promising food is the goji berry. It has 500 times more vitamin C by weight than an orange. It contains several other anti-oxidants that are beneficial for health. The goji berry stimulates the release of human growth hormones to look younger, reduce fat, improve memory, and enhances the immune system.