Ageing gracefully or not looking older than what we actually are,
is something that we all would love to balance out.
With age, your skin’s elasticity reduces
resulting in thin, loose and papery skin.
Now, we all keep moisturising our face
with multiple products, anti-ageing creams and serums
to prevent our face from wrinkling and drying out.
But what might surprise you
is that your face is not the only part of your body
that starts showing early signs of ageing.
Yes, there are more!
So in this video,
we’ve put together a list of different body parts
that reveal your skin’s age,
how you can identify them
and keep early signs of ageing at bay.
For some more information on how to delay signs of ageing,
type ‘AGE’ in the comments below
& we’ll share our anti-ageing guide with you.
Your hands are the most exposed parts of your body.
Hormonal changes and exposure to the sun
in your body, result in loose, saggy and crepey skin.
So, do not neglect your hands
when you’re applying sunscreen on your face and neck.
Keep your hands moisturised all the time
with a moisturiser or a body oil of your choice.
If you love home remedies,
try applying banana pulp, rice paste
or carrot paste on your hands
as these ingredients are rich in antioxidants
and vitamin C that protect your skin from the sun.
As we grow older,
our cell turnover rate slows down
which causes our face
to start looking a little dull and lifeless.
Freckles, pigmentation and dark spots
are a result of premature ageing.
In order to even out your complexion
and reduce dark spots,
add skin brightening serums to your skincare routine.
Use glycolic acid to mildly exfoliate your skin.
Apart from using products,
care for your skin by never sleeping with your face on a pillow.
Speak to an expert or a doctor
about increasing your calcium and vitamin intake.
As you age your eyelid muscles stretch and weaken
which results in drooping.
The surplus fat is this area
can cause unflattering curtains over your eyes
or even result in under eye bags.
The skin around the eyes is relatively thinner
as compared to the rest of your face.
Crow’s feet and wrinkles around the eyes
are a result of smiling and squinting.
To avoid this from happening,
wear sunglasses whenever you’re out in the sun.
This will reduce squinting and keep your eyes firm.
Cut down on salt, caffeine and alcohol
as they lead to water retention
and increase swelling in the body.
Wear sunscreen, eye cream or eye gel patches
to relax and protect your eyes.
The skin on your knees and elbows
usually starts sagging before your hands and feet.
Lack of water intake, stress, smoking,
loss of sweat and oil glands are to be blamed for this.
Use products with salicylic acid and urea
on your elbows and knees
to rejuvenate these areas of your body.
Keep your skin moisturised and hydrated at all times.
It’s natural to be worried about getting a turkey neck.
You don’t want your neck falling down
because of loss of skin laxity or volume loss.
A good preventive measure
would be to use the same products
on your neck that you apply on your face.
Retinol creams and serums
are a great option too to firm and tighten your skin.
Try covering your neck with a scarf
when out in the sun.
Eat foods rich in collagen
and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids.
We all know that fine lines around your lips,
and forehead indicate premature skin ageing.
Sun damage definitely plays a role
but along with that, constantly pursing your lips,
scrunching your forehead
will lead to their development.
The key is to keep your skin moisturised
and use the right anti-ageing ingredients
such as green tea, berries and coconut oil
in the face masks that you whip up at home.
Ageing is inevitable
but ageing gracefully is in your hands.
So follow these tips
to add some more elegant years to your skin’s life.
Until next time, stay tuned and stay Glamrs.