A Journey to Youthful Skin
I’ve been getting a lot of messages from people regarding how to keep your skin looking youthful and firm. I’ve decided to make a blog post about this, because it is something I have become really passionate about myself. In this blog post, I will also include some links to some of the products that I have been using and loving!
According to Scientific American, after the age of 20, a person produces about 1 percent less collagen in the skin every year. For those wondering what collagen is, and what its good for- here is a little overview for you. Simply stated, collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in our body, which provides skin firmness. According to HealthLine, collagen is one of the major building blocks of bones, muscles, skin, ligaments and tendons. We can view it as the ‘glue’ that hold everything firm and together.
As the body begins to produce less collagen every year, the skin begins to lose elasticity, becomes thinner and more fragile, and as a result, wrinkles begin to appear on our face. Wrinkles may appear to people during different times in their lives. This depends on one’s diet, skin care routine, sun exposure, hydration and genes. One thing though that is unavoidable, that we all collectively get these fine lines. While we cannot avoid the appearance of wrinkles, we can definitely take useful steps to mitigate them and lessen their appearance.
How Do We Keep Our Skin Youthful and Healthy?
1. Keep Hydrated
Drinking a sufficient amount of water (approx. 8 cups of water) everyday can greatly benefit your skin from premature aging. Below are some benefits of staying hydrated:
- Reduces Wrinkles: Keeps your body hydrated and helps maintain skin’s elasticity.
- Flushes Toxins: Helps to clear blemishes and inflammation.
- Prevents Pimples: The more hydrated your skin is, the less your pores will clog.
- Elasticity: Helps the skin to look more firm and plump.
2. Use Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Using Hyaluronic Acid has proven to have many benefits. From a personal experience, I don’t mind sharing, that lately I’ve been experiencing some fine lines in my forehead. I have recently purchased Hyaluronic Acid Serum from this specific brand, as shown above. To be honest, I was EXTREMELY pleasantly surprised by the results so far. I have only been using this serum for a short while, and already noticed a huge difference.
3. Clay Masks
Using clay masks on a regular basis, can help unclog pores and treat oily skin. It can help remove toxins and manage excess oil. I purchased my rose clay mask on Amazon, and I love it! It’s light on my skin, does not irritate it like some clay masks do, and gives me great results.
4. Fresh Celery Juice
According to Healthline, drinking celery juice on a regular basis may help hydrate your skin, since it’s comprised mostly of water. This can lead to a healthier glow in the skin and may help with reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It's packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K and is low in sugar, which is great for skin health.
5. Jade Roller
Using a Jade roller on a regular basis can make a great difference in the skin. It helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and makes the face smooth by improving blood circulation and decreasing puffiness. Using a roller on your skin after applying an oil or moisturizer can help deliver the product deeper into your skin.
6. Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Acid Eye Patches
Using under-eye masks hydrate and nourish your skin with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, and other anti-aging ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that aid with brightening dark circles under the eyes. I use 24K Gold hyaluronic acid under eye masks 3-4 times per week for 20 minutes at a time, and noticed such a big difference.
7. Take Vitamins for Your Skin
In my early 20’s, I never bothered taking any vitamins. As I got to my late 20’s and started noticing a difference in my skin, I started to take this a lot more seriously. One company that I personally like using is called Care/Of Vitamins. It’s a company that personalizes vitamins specifically to your needs, lifestyle, and health concerns. For 50% off your first order, use YTQVP8 as your code!
To Conclude…
Everything I have shared on here, including the products and brands I sincerely have tried and been genuinely satisfied with. I mentioned this above, but I will say this once again, every person has different skin types and conditions, while these products worked for me and may work for many others, it might not have the same effects on everyone. However, it never hurts to experiment and try it out for yourself.
I am very passionate about skin care, and will keep updating this list with more products and tips as I experiment them on myself. I would love to hear if these tips and suggestions made a difference on your skin. Please feel free to comment below and share your experience!
Kind Wishes,
Yana Thompson