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Every year, Americans spend over $12 billion on cosmetics and another $20 billion on plastic surgery to hide the signs of aging. But the effects of most of these expensive creams and procedures are temporary and many have undesirable side effects.
While nothing can stop wrinkles that are a normal part of aging, you can slow down the process by following these simple measures. To preserve your youthful glow without emptying your wallet, here are some tips courtesy of Dermaxin, the safe and inexpensive alternative to costly cosmetic procedures:
Avoid the sun. The Earth’s depleted ozone layer allows more of the sun’s harmful rays to destroy your skin. If you don’t want to look like a shriveled raisin or prune, stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the time when 95 percent of the sun’s wrinkling rays reach the Earth. Avoid reflective surfaces like water, snow, sand, concrete, and other light-colored areas that intensify the sun’s rays.
Splurge on sunscreen. Don’t be stingy when putting sunscreen on your skin. It’s your best friend under the sun. But choose your friends carefully. Pick one with a high sun protection factor (SPF) that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Apply a generous amount 30 minutes before going out and reapply after swimming.
Accessorize. In addition to sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat and a good pair of sunglasses. This will prevent your from squinting and getting crow’s feet. The right clothes can also protect you from the sun.
“People should look for loosely-fitted, unbleached, tightly woven fabrics. The tighter the weave, the more protective the garment. Washing clothes over and over improves UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) by drawing fabrics together during shrinkage. An easy way to assess protection is simply to hold the garment up to a window or lamp and see how much light comes through. The less the better," according to TanSome.com.
Stop clowning around. Putting on a funny face can be good for a few laughs and will probably make you the life of the party. But repeated facial expressions like smiling, frowning, squinting or puckering your lips will give you more wrinkles and aggravate existing ones. Stop imitating Jim Carrey unless you’re being paid good money to do so!
“How do you know if you're scrunching your face? Look at yourself in a mirror as you're chatting on the telephone. Or try wearing a piece of cellophane tape over your forehead (just around the house, of course). Every time you furrow your brow, you'll feel the tape start to crinkle," said the editors of “The Doctors Book of Home Remedies."
Maintain a healthy weight. Losing and gaining weight repeatedly stretches your skin. As you age, the skin becomes less elastic and fails to retract to its original size. This leads to wrinkles. Stop yo-yo dieting. Better still, keep off excess weight permanently with the right food and a good exercise program.
To keep your skin smooth, soft, and wrinkle-free, use Dermaxin, a safe and natural alternative to risky cosmetic procedures. Dermaxin rejuvenates and moisturizes the skin to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles to maximize your natural beauty. For details, go to http://www.dermaxin.com.
Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.
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