Haven’t we all wished there really was a fountain of youth we could turn to in order to remain eternally young? Well, the second-best thing we can do is to take good care of ourselves both inside and out. Stick to these and you’ll look and feel young forever!
Protect Yourself from UV Rays
As cliché as it may sound by now, the admonition to USE SUNSCREEN is absolutely crucial! If you haven’t already started protecting your skin from UV rays then you must start now. We all love that bronze sun-kissed look, but when you realize its serious negatives, you will definitely think twice before you laze in the sun unprotected all day. Not only does excessive tanning cause wrinkles, but it could also lead to skin cancer. So it’s worth it to religiously use proper sunscreen.
Use Hyaluronic Acid Daily
Finding a self-care routine suitable for your skin type is CRUCIAL! Choose a product that’s been proven effective like L’OREAL’s Hyaluron Expert with its new Hyaluronic Acid Serum containing the highest concentration of the hyaluronic acid of 1.5%. As you approach your thirties, it becomes especially important to choose your skin products carefully. Recently the importance of hyaluronic acid for healthy radiant skin has been confirmed. Naturally produced by your body, hyaluronic acid hydrates your skin and keeps it wrinkle-free. As you age, its production significantly decreases, which is why you should regularly replenish your skin with this magic substance some other way to maintain your skin’s radiance.
Eat Clean
This may be another thing you are tired of hearing but yes, take this advice seriously and EAT WELL! A balanced diet goes a long way and you really are what you eat. Also, staying hydrated is crucial. You don’t want dry, flaky skin and lips! An added plus would be to switch from coffee to tea. Contrary to coffee, tea has many health benefits, especially if you stick to herbal infusions, and there are so many flavours to choose from!
Exercise & Practice Mindfulness
This is a difficult habit to pick up, but when you find what you like the best, it’ll all be worth it. Whether it’ll be cardio, weight-training, dance, yoga, kickboxing or anything else, working out 3-5 times a week will not only keep your body in good shape, but it’ll put you in a good mood too. Psychological research has proven that exercise can help with depression. And with all of life’s stress, you need to achieve inner peace. The art of mindfulness and meditation will help you control the way you react to your environment and difficult situations, while also keeping your blood pressure under control.
Pamper Yourself
Taking good care of your hair is a lot easier now that it’s in fashion to keep your hair “natural.” So, whether you have straight, wavy or curly hair – ROCK-IT! A new cut every now and then will keep you looking fresh.
Also take good care of your nails, keeping them clean and trimmed. With summer here, enjoy brightening them up with lovely nail polish colours, but make sure to use a strengthening base first. Pamper yourself with a professional mani-pedi too. You’re worth it!
Sticking to keeping your clothes clean, ironed and ready to be snatched at any time, is also a great habit that will add to your wellbeing. While you’re at it, complement that by keeping your closets trim by getting rid of all the clothing articles you don’t use that are cluttering your closet. Sticking to a few glamorous and essential pieces is better than having a closet filled with pieces that you have outgrown, physically and emotionally.
Maintain Healthy Relationships
No more toxic relationships! If you’ve ever been in one, then you already know how it affects you on all kinds of levels. From stress levels and anxiety to rolling into work looking like an absolute mess, toxic relationships and toxic people around you affect your mood. You can’t be the best version of yourself while dragging around extra baggage, so as Beyoncé once said, “boy bye!”
SLEEP!
Make sure you are getting your 7-9 hours of sleep, DAILY! We know balancing work, a social life and perhaps even motherhood can be challenging, but you MUST take care of your body’s needs before anything else. Both your mind and body need to recharge.