Regardless of how young we feel at heart, our bodies don't always feel or act quite the same way. Wrinkles, aches and pains, and grey hairs are all inevitable side effects of ageing. And while it isn't possible to stop the ageing process, there is a lot we can do to help slow it down.
Here are seven great tips to help you age naturally and beautifully whilst feeling fabulous along the way.
Choose Natural Skincare Products
In this busy modern world, our skin has to endure a lot. Mobile phones, computers and central heating can all cause havoc to our skin. Even the ingredients in some skincare products that promise outstanding results can strip the skin of natural oils and cause more problems and irritation than you had in the first place. As people become more aware of the importance of choosing the right products to put on their skin, more are turning to natural skincare products free from harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients.
All Alami skincare products contain pure, natural, cruelty-free ingredients packed with vitamins and nutrients to give you happy, healthy, glowing skin.
Practise Self-Care to Reduce Stress
Stress is a typical response many people encounter from life's ups and downs. Work stress, family issues, financial pressures and health concerns can leave you feeling depleted. So, learning coping strategies that can help you to manage stressful situations is essential to your overall health and wellbeing.
Practising self-care and finding the time to slow down, rest, and heal when things get stressful can improve your mental and physical health and give you a more positive outlook. Walking in nature, having a bath, or treating yourself to a relaxing treatment, like a facial or reflexology, are fantastic ways to destress.
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing therapy which offers numerous health benefits. Regular treatments can increase energy levels, stimulate circulation, reduce pain and feelings of anxiety, and even improve sleep.
Water, Water and More Water! Your body is made up of around 60% water, so given that the skin is the largest organ in the body, it is no surprise that if we don't keep ourselves adequately hydrated, our skin will be one of the first areas to suffer - resulting in a dull complexion and fine lines. Regularly sipping water throughout the day helps to flush toxins from the body and increases elasticity in the skin, which helps to delay the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. SPF is Your Best Friend We all know we should apply suntan lotion in the summer. But even in the depths of winter and on cloudy days, the sun's harmful UV rays still pass through clouds and fog. This continual exposure to UV rays can lead to fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sagging and wrinkles over time. To help prevent sun damage, you should apply a high-level SPF that protects against UVA and UVB rays all year round, not just in the summer or when it is sunny. SPF truly is one of the best-kept secrets in beauty.
As well as this, it is beneficial to incorporate a powerful natural skincare product like Pure Glow Botanical Serum which is bursting full of nutrients and antioxidants that help to fade and repair sun-damaged skin and protect it from further UV damage.
Improve Skin Tone & Texture with Massage or Facial Cupping
Alongside your regular skincare routine, treating your skin with a holistic facial or facial cupping treatment is a fantastic way to improve the overall health and appearance of the skin.
Facial massage and facial cupping treatments help boost blood circulation and stimulate skin cells, encouraging cellular regeneration and collagen production to improve skin tone and texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Get Enough Beauty Sleep
Did you know there is truth behind this phrase? A good night's sleep not only improves our mood and productivity levels. It even impacts our appearance. As we sleep, the stress hormone (cortisol) reduces, allowing our body to make essential repairs by producing growth hormones. These hormones create new cells and repair any damage caused during the day, including skin cells.
So, squeeze a few extra zzzzs into your sleep schedule, and your skin will thank you!
Nourish Your Body from Within
Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains gives your body an excellent range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to fight harmful free radicals in the body and build healthy skin cells. Your skin is constantly regenerating new cells, so eating nourishing and nutritional food is one of the best building blocks to radiant and glowing skin.
Keep Moving
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to keep your body looking and feeling young. It helps to maintain muscle mass, improves blood circulation, and boosts mood.
Any aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping faster and blood circulating offers significant benefits for our overall health. Resistance training is also really important for our muscle and bone health which starts to deteriorate as we get older. Yoga is brilliant for keeping you flexible as well as calm in the mind. Most importantly though find something you love and can build into your life, so that you stick to it and form healthy habits. Whether you want to walk, run, lift weights, swim, do yoga or trampoline yourself fit - the key is to keep moving. Try incorporating some of these tips into your daily routine, and I guarantee you will feel absolutely amazing! You will also see such positive changes to your mental and physical health. If you have any questions about Alami skincare products or treatments, or if you would like to talk to me about switching to natural organic skincare, please get in touch. I would love to help you.
Written by Amy Moore
Content Writer & Virtual Assistant