7 Secrets to Younger-looking Skin

L’Oreal Paris


Obtaining younger-looking skin isn't a privilege restricted to the ultra-wealthy or Hollywood stars. There are several easy, at-home skincare tips you can follow to turn back time in a few short weeks without turning your wallet inside out. In fact, many of the best things you can do to improve your skin require only a slight shuffling of funds versus a full budget overhaul!

Water

When you see water everywhere, drink it! Water naturally refreshes the skin cells in your body and keeps all of your support systems running at optimum levels by consistently flushing toxins from your food and other drinks through the body. When you replace unhealthy sugary drinks currently in your diet with water, the benefits increase!

Sunscreen

Opt for sunscreen when you will be out in the sun to prevent further aging. Many daily lotions such as L'Oreal Youth Code Day Lotion allow you to moisturize your skin and draw a line in the sand against future damage. Youth Code contains broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 and a lightweight lotion that boosts regeneration while protecting your skin!

Omega-3

Omega-3s may sound like the name of a fun prop from a space movie, but they are really skincare gold! Omega-3 fatty acid contains anti-inflammatory agents that make skin glow from the inside out and give everyone the potential for a luminous complexion. Switch a portion of your current food budget over to salmon and walnuts to get your omega-3 fix! If you can't stand eating fish, take a fish oil capsule to get your daily dose of youth.

Tea

Tea is full of powerful antioxidants that help your body maintain balance. Tea also helps improve your skin and teeth and assists your body in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Incorporating tea into your daily beverage routine is beneficial because of the increased intake of antioxidants - particularly for those who don't eat an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables - and because it helps you meet your daily water consumption goals. White teas and green teas provide the most benefits for the skin.

Pick a Treatment

The journey to younger-looking skin does require some product to help reduce the signs of aging that standard methods cannot reverse. Pick an anti-aging serum or cream that helps increase cellular renewal. L'Oreal Youth Code Serum Intense Daily Treatment contains GenActiv Technology to boost regeneration and help skin recapture the qualities of young skin. The serum contains 10x more GenActive Technology than the day lotion which makes it a powerful boost to your routine!

Exercise

Minus a few select conditions, exercise is a natural remedy for any skin condition because it increases blood flow and stimulates the body. Numerous yoga postures are also considered highly beneficial for the skin and the face. Incorporating a variety of exercise types into your weekly workout regimen will help your body and your face remain youthful looking and healthy!

Fluid Foundations

Being fluid with your foundation choices doesn't mean you have to limit yourself to liquid options, it merely means acknowledging that age may require you to break up with your old favorite brand and color. Liquid foundations work better for some women when fine lines and wrinkles develop while others swear by mineral powders. Be prepared to shop around for a new best foundation as your skin's need change with age to keep your complexion looking its most youthful.

Content by Ashley Mott.