Stop Smoking
Although the research into the connection between smoking and wrinkles is still far from conclusive, there has been enough evidence to suggest that smoking can indeed cause wrinkles to appear in bigger, more menacing batches. So the tip? Quit smoking!
Of course, this is easier said than done. But if you can somehow curb this habit, you might still be able to extend the life of your beautiful skin for a few more years yet.
Stay Hydrated
Another good tip on how to reduce wrinkles is to stay hydrated. When things are going wrong inside your body, your skin eventually starts to react badly. If you don’t stay adequately, all kinds of things can go wrong with you physically – which can give rise to bad skin.
It isn’t enough that you stay hydrated; it’s also important that you stay hydrated the right way. Caffeine, energy drinks and alcohol are diuretics which dehydrate you. Avoid these and add more water or green tea to your diet and you’ll be saying goodbye to your wrinkles in no time at all.
Get More Sleep
This is another important tip on how to reduce wrinkles. Sleep is so important for a well-functioning body, yet so many of us just don’t get enough of it, either because we’re working lots or because we think that catching four hours of zzz’s each night is perfectly okay.
If you don’t get an adequate amount of sleep, your body will inevitably produce too much cortisol, which is a hormone that attacks your otherwise healthy skin cells. This can cause wrinkles.
If you get enough zzz’s each night, your body will work hard to remain elastic and less wrinkly. Try going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time the next day.
Eat Enough Fruit & Veg
Although there is no such thing as “enough” fruit and veg, what we mean is that you should eat enough so that you see an improvement in your health.
Without enough fruit and veg, your body will struggle to remain in tip-top condition, and problems will eventually start manifesting themselves visibly – ie. on your skin!
Wrinkles can sometimes be caused by a poor diet. Although you might be getting enough macronutrients (protein, fats and carbs), it’s the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) that are essential to healthy, wrinkly free skin, and you can lots of these in fruit and veg.
Eat More Good Fats
Next tip on how to reduce wrinkles is to eat more of good fats. Not all fats are bad for you. Saturated fats are the good fats that your body needs if it’s to stay looking and feeling good. These fats ensure that your skin retains its youthful glow and elasticity, and can help to guard it against excessive damage from the big yellow ball in the sky.
Your best sources of saturated fat include but are not limited to avocados, grass-fed butter and coconut oil.