Aging is a natural part of life. It's not something we should fight against, instead we celebrate and appreciate the opportunity to age gracefully. Here we're going to discuss several ways you can preserve the health of your skin overtime and prevent premature signs of aging.

When it comes to keeping your skin plump and free of premature lines and wrinkles, it's best to start early. It's easier to maintain healthy skin than it is to erase signs of aging once they've begun.

Tip #1

Catch Dry Skin Before it Begins

Keeping your skin hydrated is key to maintaining plump, healthy skin cells. Dry, damaged skin is more prone to developing signs of aging such as lines and wrinkles. Therefore avoid using harsh cleansers and products that contain alcohol which can damage the skin's barrier. As the skin ages, it is more difficult to retain moisture. So try incorporating a gentle cleanser that doesn't strip the skin.

For an effective, yet hydrating cleanse, try the Hada Labo Gokujyun Foaming Face Wash
 

Tip #2

Treat Your Neck and Chest Like You Do your Face

It's very easy to treat your neck and chest as nothing special, but this can be a major setback when it comes to preparing your skin to age healthily. Due to constant and repetitive movement, the neck is an area that is prone to sagging and wrinkles overtime.

For this, you'll want to treat your neck and chest just as you do your face. That means instead of focusing all of your skin care on your face, you should also apply each product to your neck and chest as well. This includes your exfoliators, serums, moisturizers and treatments.

Also, just as you would apply sunscreen to your face regularly, you should also be applying UV protection to your neck and chest as well. The skin on the neck and chest is thin and typically exposed more than other areas of your body, especially during the warmer months. This makes these areas more prone to developing sun spots, texture and lines. Therefore it's important to pay special attention to these areas during your skincare routine.

Tip #3

Watch the Way you Sleep

This is something you may not think about, but it can have a substantial affect on developing premature signs of aging. Side sleepers can develop creases on their chests and back sleepers can develop lines on the neck from the chin pointing downward. Also, the constant pressing of the face against the pillow can cause lines to form and be reinforced. While for some it can be difficult to control the way you sleep, body pillows and focused positioning can help maintain your sleeping posture.

Tip #4

Use a Retinol

Collagen production is a big part of maintaining plump, youthful looking skin. Retinols and Vitamin A creams deliver the strength necessary to prevent premature lines from developing in addition to correcting discoloration and breakouts.

Tip #5

Exfoliate Regularly

Chemical exfoliating helps to keep the skin looking and feeling smooth, renewed, and bright. It also helps to promote skin cell turnover and prep the skin for better absorption of products.

Tip #6

Get in your Vitamin C

Skin-brightening ingredients such as Vitamin C help with discoloration, sun spots, and dullness. Look for active ingredients such as Vitamin C, linoelic acid, and kojic acid in your serums and exfoliators.