The Best Anti-Aging Solutions For Men

If there were a fountain of youth out there, women would have already discovered it. But where does that leave the men who worry about what Mother Nature has in store for them?

In the days when Botox is the miracle du jour, we seem to have forgotten that there are preventive measures to avoid the need for injections and surgery in the first place. Plastic surgery can be a solution, but why resort to it when the key to young-looking skin starts with you? Take action today; a slight change in lifestyle, in addition to using the right products, can make all the difference between aging and aging gracefully.

skin care starts with you

Moisturize

If you have not yet discovered the benefits of moisturizer in the anti-aging process, now is your chance. Moisturizer provides your skin with the hydration it requires to stay rejuvenated and protects against environmental agents that can be harmful to the skin. Dry skin can look leathery, dry and flaky, and will lose the elasticity it needs to stay firm and young-looking. It is a good idea to use a moisturizer that also offers SPF sunscreen protection (even during winter), such as Christian Acuña Organic Skin Care for Men, which hydrates your skin while protecting it from the sun’s harmful rays.

Use proper protection
Which brings me to my next point: You must use sunblock or sunscreen in order to protect your skin from the sun. Since exposure to ultraviolet light (UVA or UVB) from the sun accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature aging (not to mention the danger of skin cancer), there is no better reason to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and make sure you’re always adequately protected. I do not want to get technical on you, but I will; the sun’s UV rays damage the skin’s elastin fibers (these tissues are part of the skin’s second layer, the dermis, and give the skin its elasticity), causing your skin to sag and stretch.

You might not see the harm now, but the fine lines and wrinkles will catch up with you. By the same token, tanning salons are also a bad idea.

Manage stress
Not only does stress have a negative effect on your skin’s overall condition (such as acne), but facial expressions such as frowning or squinting your eyes (a stress-related reaction) can also cause wrinkles — especially between your eyebrows and in the corners of your eyes — as permanent muscle contractions cause skin to lose elasticity.

So here’s yet another reason to reduce your stress level at work, at home, and in all aspects of your life. Learn to breathe or count to ten when you feel your stress level getting out of hand, take a walk when you need to clear your head, and most importantly, make sure to set aside “me” time every night, whether it’s watching your favourite TV show, reading, or beating your PlayStation score.

Exercise
One effective way to reduce the stress in your life is by exercising; it keeps you and your skin looking young and energetic. Whether it’s hitting the gym, sex, jogging, skiing, or swimming, anything that gets your blood flowing, muscles working and heart pumping can help make you feel and look like a whole new man.

Maintain a healthy diet
Try to limit the amount of junk food you consume (greasy fries and pizza don’t do much for your complexion, or your state of well-being), and make sure you get your daily amount of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals by eating fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods.

An international study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which aimed at examining the possible correlation between nutrition and wrinkles, discovered that vegetables, legumes and olive oil (foods abundant in the antioxidant vitamins A, C and E) protect against sun damage, while a high intake of meat, dairy and butter products seemed to be associated with skin damage.

In addition to eating right, make sure to drink approximately eight glasses of water per day. If you want your skin to remain young looking, your body must always be properly hydrated; using moisturizer gets part of the job done, but you need to take care of the rest from the inside.

Get sleep
A lack of sleep over a period of time can begin to take its toll on your body, and it’ll show on the surface too. Getting an average of eight hours per night will help eliminate the bags under your eyes and the general look of fatigue. Lethargy is never in style.

Lead a healthy lifestyle
A good way to start getting more sleep would be by cutting the excessive amount of all-night partying that you do. And while you are at it, cut down on the boozing and smoking (one of the common causes of wrinkles) from your life. Moderation is key.

the right products

While maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important part of looking (and feeling) young, there are products out there that will help delay the effects of time. The quick fix solution is adding anti-aging creams to your daily grooming routine.

Christian Acuña Anti-Ageing Face Repair Creamis a good place to start; it nourishes your skin and keeps it hydrated, while the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) exfoliates, removing dead skin cells from the surface. Thanks to its hydrating and deep cleaning qualities, this cream helps eliminate traces of premature aging from your skin.

Christian Acuña Eye Revive Serumin your arsenal, you’ll reduce the amount of puffiness and dark circles by smoothing out the skin around your eyes.

Christian Acuña Eye Repair CreamYou can even go a step further and use an under-eye repairing cream like which contains a cooling cucumber ingredient to soothe your skin, and green tea extracts to protect your skin against free radical damage (causes wrinkles by breaking down your skin’s collagen). Both products should be applied before bedtime.

Facial masks

Properly moisturizing your skin is a big part of fighting the aging process, but using a facial mask gives your skin a deep and thorough cleaning. Whether you use a mask that promises to remove excess oil and dirt, or another whose agents purify your complexion, you will be a step closer to healthy, revitalized skin.
Christian Acuña Purifying Face Mask is a great way to remove the impurities and excess oil in your skin, while refining its texture and making your skin firmer — decreasing the appearance of wrinkles. Just remember to let it dry before washing it off, and then carry on with your usual “washing up” routine.

There is no need to use a mask every day — applying it, three times a week should do the trick, or adjust application according to its effect on your skin.

Christian Acuña – The Face Pack

Of course, combining these anti-aging products with the right facial cleaning products can make your skin all the more powerful in the fight against wrinkles. Start your grooming routine by washing your face with a cleanser that also promises to remove excess dirt from pores while restoring your skin (Christian Acuña Face Cleanser contains Vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and helps rejuvenate your skin). Then finish off by using a cleansing mask and applying the under-eye treatment, which does its thing while you sleep.

stop the clock

Of course, there is no stopping or turning back the clock, but there are ways to protect yourself from the natural effects of aging. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle — encompassing everything from your diet and sleeping habits to your overall well-being — and taking proper care of your skin to make sure that it’s hydrated and free of harmful environmental agents will prevent and help eliminate the signs of premature aging.

Sure, there are ways to reverse the wrinkles, but why not go straight to the source and stop them before they even occur? Hey, if women hate telling others how old they are, why should your face reveal your age? Keep them guessing for years.

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