People have long been concerned with aging since Ponce de Leon first sought to find the Fountain of Youth. While time can never stop moving forward, aging can be delayed or reversed with healthy lifestyle choices and changes.
Some of these techniques work at the cellular level by lengthening telomeres that become shorter when cells divide; others rejuvenate old tissues or slow down age-related diseases.
1. Eat a Healthy Diet
Diet is key to living longer, and new research indicates it can also reverse some of the most noticeable signs of aging.
Ageing stems from how cells in your body divide and die; every time one replicates, its DNA shortens slightly; after so many replications, its telomeres shorten enough that they trigger cell death – leading to visible signs such as sagging skin and gray hair (Flint 2020).
By eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats such as omega-3s such as nuts or avocado, you can slow the aging process. Such food provides your body with vital nutrients like sulforaphane and carotenoids which fight inflammation while improving blood biomarkers associated with aging and protecting from UV radiation (Solway 2019).
Exercise is another powerful weapon against aging. Studies have demonstrated that people who exercise regularly throughout their lives can actually counteract some of the negative impacts associated with growing older. One such study concluded that people in their 70’s who consistently engaged in regular physical activity had cardiovascular health equivalent to that of people 30 years younger (Shanbhag, 2019).
2. Get Enough Sleep
Studies have demonstrated the significance of getting enough rest as part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that not getting enough rest causes cells to age faster due to each cell having only limited cycles to replicate before dying off, increasing your chances of heart disease, MS, cancer and more. Sleep can help keep biological age below chronological age which will make you appear younger!
4. Take Supplements
Vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that promote healthy aging are vital. Some such as Vitamin C are antioxidants that help reverse signs of aging by protecting cells and tissues against free radical damage; collagen helps reverse wrinkles by stimulating production in your skin elasticity and firmness by the body; age reversing supplements may even work at the cellular level to lengthen telomeres to shorten biological ages and extend your biological lifespan.
5. Use Face Oils
Face oils are an essential part of any skincare routine. Not only can they moisturize the skin, but their essential fatty acid content strengthens and repairs skin barrier function, as well as reducing signs of aging. Furthermore, face oils help shield it from environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays, providing environmental defense.
Face oil can help dramatically improve the appearance of fine lines, dark spots and dryness in your daily skin care regimen. To maximize results, look for natural face oils free of synthetic fragrances and parabens; selecting one suitable to your particular skin type (for instance if you have dry skin look for one containing shea butter and other nourishing ingredients like tea tree or black seed oil may help).
Aniise’s Anti-Aging Facial Oil is composed of plant oils rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids such as olive squalane, jojoba oil, moringa seed oil and wild carrot seed oil – among them are olive squalane, jojoba oil, moringa seed oil and wild carrot seed oil – plus natural rock samphire extract with its retinol-like properties. To use, dispense 2-3 drops onto your fingertips before gently massaging into your face and neck until completely absorbed – which will take about ten minutes in total!
Naked & Thriving of Brooklyn offers this face oil designed to combat visible signs of aging such as dark spots, wrinkles and dryness. Their brother-sister team take great care when selecting ingredients like moringa seed oil, rosehip seed oil and babchi seed oil for this natural beauty brand.
