We all want to look younger. Some people will go to extremes just to look a couple of years younger. Some people have naturally good genes where they always look for their age. What about those who do not. What should they do to make them look younger in a healthier way? Here are 7 healthy habits that fight the signs of aging for both men and women.

What to do to Make Yourself Look Younger at Any Age and fight the signs of aging

 

• Drink plenty of water to fight the signs of aging
  

I am one of those people who carry a bottle of water with me wherever I go. It is a guideline to drink eight glasses a day because it is essential for your health. One doctor states that we are continuously losing water through sweating, breathing, urinating and from bowel movements. It is important to keep yourself hydrated to maintain the balance of fluids.

How does water fight ageing you may ask? It makes your skin look beautiful and provides a healthy glow. It prevents dehydration which increases wrinkles. Drink water to prevent wrinkles. Simple!

 

• Use sun protection to fight the signs of aging
  

I am a sun worshiper, but I never leave the house without some SPF 15 on. It helps keep your skin looking healthy and allows you to have a glow without turning bright red like a tomato.

As you get older, it is even more important to use sunscreen. At the beach, you will sometimes see both men and women who used baby oil when they were teenagers, and they have leathery skin that is perfect for a handbag. Be healthy, use sunscreen.

 

• Moisturize

A great way to fight signs of aging! Your hand, elbows, and neck show signs of ageing first, so it is important to keep them moisturized to fight off aging.

You may not realize it, but Moisturizers have been designed to hold water in the skin. Look for lotions that contain humectants and emollients such as glycerine, mineral oil, and petrolatum. You should also be looking for those ingredients in your soaps, cleansers, and deodorant. Keep your skin moisturized!

 

• Anti aging Diet

You should be eating a anti aging diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Your meals should be filled with colors and not be one single shade. Have a green salad with different colored peppers, fresh tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, grilled chicken and some almonds on top instead of croutons. If craving something sweet have some fruit. Mangos, peaches, strawberries, and pineapple, are delicious when at their ripest.

Stay away from white starchy foods. Think white potatoes, white bread, white sugar and white rice. Eat whole wheat bread, brown rice, sweet potatoes and switch to brown sugar instead to fight the signs of aging. Also, try steaming your carrots with honey or pure maple syrup. You would not think it is good for you, but it is all natural which your body needs to fight the signs of aging.

 

• Oral care

Yes, it may sound odd, but when someone smiles the first thing you notice is how healthy their teeth look. Are they white, or are they stained by coffee, tea or red wine? Brush, floss and rinse twice a day for a healthy looking smile.

It is also very important to visit your dentist every six months to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Not only is it healthy, but preventative too. Your dentist can tell a lot about your health just by looking at your teeth and gums. I know it is not the most enjoyable 30 minutes of your day, but it is a healthy habit that fights aging. If you have not visited your dentist in a while, call them today. A simple cleaning and polish can subtract years from your smile.

• Remove makeup

This is geared more towards women than men, but the point is to remove your day from your skin at night. I swear by my Ultra bland from Lush to remove my day from my face. It contains ingredients like almond oil, rose water and beeswax to help moisturize my skin and prevent my natural oils from being stripped. It also helps to fight the signs of aging, balance my skin one which is an bonus.

 

• Anti aging Exercise and anti aging yoga

You knew it had to be on the list. Just a simple 30-minute walk each day is great for your body, anti aging yoga to fight the signs of aging. Extra weight can make you look older and more tired. A gym membership is a healthy habit, but only if you use it. Check out your local gym to see what classes they have to offer. Your body will be thanking you.

 

Conclusion

These are 7 easy to follow healthy habits that fight the signs of aging. You do need to make an appointment for a Botox injection, just apply some moisturizer instead. When you don’t have the genes, just follow these healthy steps and habits.

 

Author Bio

David Gomes completed his M.S Professional degree in California Institute of Technology. He lives in Oakland, California, USA. He loves to write on a variety of topics such as joint health, weight loss, beauty and skin care for blogs and on-line publication sites. He also loves latest technology, gadgets.