| Some of the things that concern aging women | | | | can use a deep cleansing mask a couple of times |
| are health problems like osteoporosis and arthritis. | | | | per month. It will do as much to keep your pores |
| But, most are also concerned about the way that | | | | cleaned out, but there is no risk of damage. |
| they look, as time goes by. If that sounds like | | | | 5. Increase your body's antioxidant status. It is |
| you, here are a few suggestions that will help | | | | very important for aging women and men to |
| keep you looking good. These are in no particular | | | | focus on their nutritional intake. The body's |
| order of importance. They are all worthwhile. | | | | absorption of nutrients may slow down with age. |
| 1. Get plenty of rest. Sleeping well can help you | | | | People sometimes lose their appetites, too. So, |
| look and feel better, too. There is even some | | | | you need to make sure that the foods you eat |
| evidence that people, who get a good night's | | | | are nutrient-rich and take a good nutritional |
| sleep, are less likely to be overweight or obese. It | | | | supplement on a daily basis. The nutrients that are |
| probably has to do with hormones produced | | | | of the greatest importance to the skin's health |
| during sleep and others that are produced when | | | | and appearance are antioxidants. By eating more |
| the body is not well rested. | | | | antioxidant rich foods and by using creams that |
| 2. Sleep on your back or invest in an anti-wrinkle | | | | contain antioxidants, you can help reduce the free |
| pillow. Sleeping on your back prevents fluids from | | | | radical damage that is a major cause of illness and |
| gathering under your eyes and it may help | | | | wrinkles. |
| prevent tiny lines (crow's feet) at the corners of | | | | 6. Avoid simple processed carbohydrates, including |
| your eyes. Using a good night cream is important, | | | | white bread, white rice, white sugar and most |
| too. | | | | kinds of pasta. These carbohydrates are bad for |
| 3. Choose your skincare products carefully. Since | | | | aging women and young people, too. Too many |
| the skin is more easily damaged as we age, it is | | | | of them in the diet cause glycation, which is a |
| important for aging women (and men) to choose | | | | cause of age-related and degenerative diseases, |
| mild cleansers and use moisturizers on a regular | | | | as well as wrinkles. |
| basis. You cannot over-moisturize, as long as you | | | | 7. Relax. Stress is bad for your body, your |
| choose natural plant-based oils, similar to the skins | | | | appearance and your mind. If you are not |
| own. Avoid lotions and creams containing | | | | currently doing so, consider taking a yoga or tai |
| petrolatum, because it has a tendency to clog the | | | | chi class. Being physically active will reduce your |
| pores and may interfere with the natural | | | | stress levels, your risk of osteoporosis and heart |
| rejuvenation processes. | | | | disease and give your skin a youthful glow. Join |
| 4. If you exfoliate, be gentle. Harsh exfoliating | | | | the many aging women that are looking and |
| ingredients will cause redness and underlying | | | | feeling good in their 70s, 80s and 90s. Try these |
| inflammation, which contributes to an aged | | | | suggestions and learn more about the best |
| appearance. As an alternative to exfoliating, you | | | | skincare products. It's worth your while. |