Aging is a natural process which is visible with noticeable changes in skin and hair. As time passes, the body undergoes multiple changes in appearance, changes in body functionality, skin and hair health. Understanding the changes and taking proper measures to make its functionality easy and take proper care of skin, hair to maintain a youthful glow.
Impact of Aging on Skin
As you are young, the skin undergoes several changes that adds to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging. Collagen production maintains the skin firmness and smoothness and it starts declining from the age of 30. By the time we reach 40’s the skin elasticity still diminishes leading to wrinkles and sagging, especially around the eyes, mouth, jawline and forehead. The skin becomes thin and loses its natural moisture, making the skin dry and irritated.
Exposure to sun rays, smoke, and poor diet also aggravate skin age by damaging skin’s structure. UV rays break the collagen and elastin that can lead premature wrinkles and age spots. Shielding the skin from sun with healthy lifestyle can make the skin glow.
Impact of Aging on Hair
Hair also gets affected as you age. As we get older, hair follicles gradually produce less melanin, pigment responsible for hair color, with decreased hormones in the body. The hair turns gray or white and results in slow hair growth, because of it the hair becomes finer and thinner over time. Hormonal changes after menopause is also a factor for decreased lose of hair volume and become brittle.
It’s a common thing for hair loss and thinning when you age, but taking gentle hair care, a balanced diet and avoiding harsh chemical treatments can maintain the health and vitality of your hair.
How to Maintain a Youthful Glow
- Hydrate and Moisturize
When your skin becomes dry with age, it must be hydrated by drinking plenty of water and using moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides that lock the moisture.
- Protect Your Skin from the Sun
Sunscreen acts as a defense against sun’s UV rays and prevents premature aging. Use Sunscreen with SPF 50 when outdoors and sunscreen with SPF 30 when indoors including the cloudy days.
- Healthy Diet
Add antioxidants, vitamins and healthy fats that nourish the skin and hair. Include berries, nuts, fatty fish and leafy greens as they enhance collagen production.
- Hair Care Routine
To your hair care routine, add mild shampoos and conditioners that nourish the scalp. It’s good to avoid styling tools often and treat your hair with nourishing oils and serums to make it strong and shiny.
Incorporate these habits to embrace self-care, that can slow down the visible effects of aging and make the skin and hair retain youthful glow for the years to come.
