It’s natural that our skin will change as we age. You may notice that it becomes thinner, loses fat, and may no longer look as plump and smooth as it once did. But don't worry! Here are some strategies to help improve skin tone:
1. Stay Hydrated: Drink at least 2 litres of water daily to keep your skin hydrated and supple.
2. Eat Right: Eating a protein-rich diet is vital for healthy, elastic skin. Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, and chia seeds are tiny powerhouses of skin-loving nutrients. Packed with vitamins E and C, as well as zinc and selenium, they play vital roles in maintaining skin elasticity and fighting signs of ageing.
3. Get plenty of sleep: Our body and skin regenerates at night so make sleep a priority to help our skin regenerate and minimise the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibres.
4. Collagen Supplements: Consider collagen supplementation to support skin elasticity from the inside out.
5. Skin Care Routine: Exfoliate regularly and moisturise to promote new cell growth and keep skin hydrated.
6. Massage Therapy: The ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine technique of Gua Sha Massage has become very popular. It can be used for the face to clear stagnation, depuff, improve microcirculation, as well as tone and smooth skin.
7. Non-Invasive Treatments: Explore non-invasive treatments like radiofrequency, ultrasound, or laser therapy to help boost collagen and skin elasticity.
It’s natural for skin to lose some of its ability to stretch and bounce back as we age, but there’s also plenty of lifestyle changes we can implement which may help slow it down.