Aging Gracefully : Secrets of aging gracefully in your 30’s

Aging gracefully is what everyone wants. Genetics does play an important role but the foundation you build for your health and skin at a young age gives a lot of benefits in later age.

In your mid 30’s and afraid about aging, wrinkly face, lusterless skin, stooped body? Well, most of you want to age gracefully. Maybe the definition of beautiful changes with time and you might start thinking rather than dazzled by external beauty, the beautiful heart and soul matters the most but personally, everyone wants to age gracefully with glowing, wrinkle-free skin and toned body.

People visit Dermatologists, skincare salons to look for advice and treatment to prevent signs of aging. Not only women in today’s scenario men are equally concerned about their skin as they age. These days Botox and fillers are in much demand since they make feel good and better about self with limiting the signs of aging.

On the other hand, I personally suggest fueling your body with lots of clean and green food, antioxidants, fruits, and water in your 20’s only so that your body starts to age gracefully in your mid 30’s. You cant look flawless by body and face without working hard. Your body and skin need a healthy lifestyle, exercise at least 4 times a week, the right food, meditation, and less stress.

WHAT DOES ‘AGEING GRACEFULLY’ MEAN

Everyone has different perceptions of Ageing Gracefully. Some us this phrase to mean Growing old but gracefully without undergoing esthetic procedures to maintain the body and skin, for some, it means Ageing but still powering forward with life. Aging gracefully for some might be wearing wrinkles with pride, for some, it may be to do whatever is necessary to look graceful with pride and confidence in the inner self. Ultimately it is a personal need,desire, and feelings.

TOP SECRETS TO AGE GRACEFULLY

1. EXERCISE AND STRENGTH BUILDING

Start building your muscle mass in your 30’s since you can lose 1 percent of your muscle mass every year so its better to start exercise to maintain the toned body in your later age. It doesn’t mean you should start hitting the gym in routine rather it means you should start maintaining the consistency of doing a mix of strength and cardio training at least 4 times a week.

2. DIET AND EATING HABITS

During your 20’s and 30’s maybe you are more fond of eating fried and junk food and get away from green leafy vegetables and healthy snacks. But you should be mindful of what you eat from your young age only. Keep munching healthy food and snacks and avoid excessive sugar, processed, and fried food. Green leafy vegetables, fruits, yogurt improves gut health and lead to glowing and healthy skin.

3. SKINCARE ROUTINE

New wrinkles and loose skin start showing their effects in the mid-’30s especially in those who had not been on a good diet and skincare routine.
Drink plenty of water, fresh juices.
Eat the right food, include antioxidants and dietary supplements if necessary.
Exfoliate your skin with scrubs and home-based exfoliation ingredients. In your kitchen, you may find various ingredients that can be used on daily basis without any side effects.
Use the right kind of moisturizers and sunscreen lotion with SPF that suits to your skin.
Cleaning your face regularly at least thrice a day especially after waking up and before sleep exfoliates the oil, bacteria, and toxins.

4. EARLY TO BED AND EARLY TO RISE

Thinking about binge-watching web series, scrolling Facebook, checking emails till late night. It should be avoided without any single thought. Sleeping for at least 7 hours at night is very necessary to maintain that glow of youthful skin. Sleeping less not only makes you feel and look tired but it may also lead to dark circles and puffy eyes. Give a break to your skin too so that it could be able to maintain that charm in your 30’s too.

5. STRESS – A DISASTER FOR BOTH MIND AND SKIN

Eliminating stress is incredibly important. Yes, it is difficult since in the present scenario there are so many reasons to be stressed in day-to-day life. But it is really important to stop aging. Stress can make you look older at a young age. Try to eliminate stress by Indulging yourself in yoga, exercise, taking a good sleep, spending time with friends and family, Starting again forgotten hobbies, going on vacations. Stress is a killer for physical, mental health as well as skin health.

6. HEALTH – THE MAIN PRIORITY

Set up a foundation of great health and skin in your youth and enjoy that in your later age. By making your health your priority you can prevent yourself from trouble in your later age. Schedule appointments with your doctor, dermatologist once you start your mid 30’s. Get regular checkups, blood tests done to look for any abnormalities so that you can correct them as early as possible. Rather than being on medications be on a good diet to prevent any side effects on your body and skin.

7. AGING GRACEFULLY AND NATURALLY

a. Diet rich in antioxidants improves collagen, fight free radicals, and promotes that beautiful glow on the skin. Strawberries, blueberries, fish, fruits making your skin glowing and healthy inside and out.

b. Vitamin C improves elasticity and prevents wrinkles. There are many vitamin c rich fruits such as lemon, oranges which prevent fine lines, damage to the skin, and reduce age spots. A regular habit of indulging in vitamin C rich food is great to enjoy the benefit of beautiful skin at a later age.

c. Avoid excessive alcohol, smoking completely, and add a healthy and right diet and prevent your skin imperfections and wrinkles from starting.

d. Some home care regimens such as facial steaming, hot water bath, scrubbing and exfoliation, homemade face masks are really simple home care regimens that could be followed regularly. Since the ingredients can be found in the kitchen only without much expenditure, easy to make, and are not time taking.

While concluding I would like to add Genetics does play an important role but the foundation you build for your health and skin at a young age gives a lot of benefits in later age. Indeed everyone has to age but it depends upon you whether you want to look like that or age gracefully.