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Written By: Arushi Bidhuri | Updated : August 23, 2021 11:30 AM IST
Follow These Expert-Recommeded Tips To Age Gracefully
Are you dreading the wrinkles - slowly making their way to your forehead or under your eyes? While ageing is a natural process, it can make some people worry about the signs of ageing that start to appear as soon as you hit a certain age. There is nothing wrong with wanting to age gracefully, but one must understand that doing it does not mean looking 20-something. It is about living your best life while maintaining your physical and emotional health.
Taking to her Instagram account, Dermatologist Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta shared seven secrets she does to age gracefully. She captioned the video, "You can decide how you want to age! Start cultivating these habits early on rather than waiting until your 40s and 50s. It is all up to you your inner and outer beauty. And remember, ageing is NOT a shortcoming. It is the most natural human process. Embrace it without any shame or inferiority."
Here are the beauty secrets that will help you age gracefully, as shared by Dr Mittal:
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Studies have shown that what you eat has a direct impact on how you look. Packing your diet with all the nutrients can do wonders for your skin. You may acquire fuel to look and feel your best by feeding yourself with these veggies.
Lately, there has been an increased awareness of the health benefits of walking. People have been following the 10,000 steps a day target to stay fit. And according to Dr Geetika, it can even help your skin feel better and slow down the signs of ageing. Studies have also found that walking promotes blood pumping, which is good for the skin.
When you think of the sun, you might about the damage it can do to the skin. But Dr Mittal suggests that soaking up the morning sun might be good for the skin. However, don't forget sunscreen when you do that. Morning sun is when the sun rises as the sun rays between 10 am to 4 pm are the most dangerous.
Did you know that studies have found a strong link between positivity and better skin? Your positivity is correlated with self-esteem, and women with higher self-esteem tend to take care of themselves and invest in themselves all of this contributes to healthy skin.
Folic acid can aid in preventing premature ageing, particularly wrinkles and fine lines, by facilitating the production of healthy skin cells. It has also been discovered to stimulate collagen formation, resulting in firmer and more toned skin.
It is believed that retinol is probably one of the best skincare ingredients on the market right now. Retinols are vitamin-A derivatives that treat anti-ageing problems as helps people deal with acne.
Collagen is present in the bones, muscles, skin, and tendons and is the most prevalent protein in the human body. The production of collagen can decline with age and exposure to smoke, UV rays, etc. Vitamin C can help boost collagen production and delay the signs of ageing.
Muscle, joint, and bone changes can impact your posture, resulting in weakness and delayed mobility. Women, particularly after menopause, lose bone mass and density as they age. The best exercises for your bones are weight-bearing and resistance activities. Exercises that require you to bear weight urge you to work against gravity. Walking, trekking, jogging, climbing stairs, tennis, and dancing are among them. Lifting weights and other resistance activities can also help to strengthen bones.
