TOP 10 ANTI-AGING TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES

With all the different anti-aging aesthetic treatments and products available today, it might seem difficult to choose the right ones for yourself or create an anti-age skincare plan that will produce the desired results. The best thing you can do is consult Lucia Clinic dermatologists and skin experts, who will advise you on the best non-invasive aesthetic treatments for your skin type and skin concerns. They craft bespoke treatments for their clients because everyone has different skin and aesthetic goals. Next to aesthetic treatments, Lucia Clinic’s dermatologists and skin experts advise you on proven anti-aging tips and best practices that can help you prevent and reduce various visible signs of aging, slow down the rate at which your skin ages, and keep the skin healthy and youthful-looking.

Top Anti-aging Tips for Youthful Skin

There are quite a few approaches you can take to keep your skin fresh and youthful for longer and delay cosmetic surgery. As our dermatologist and anti aging expert advises, they include:

1. Using a mild face wash
2. Using Retinol
3. Applying SPF
4. Moisturizing well
5. Undergoing cosmetic treatments
6. Eating healthily
7. Exercising regularly
8. Going to spas and wellness retreats
9. Doing facial exercise
10. Exfoliating regularly

Switch to a Mild Face Wash

As you age, your skin produces less oil and becomes more delicate and prone to irritation. Using aggressive skincare products and face wash formulas will cause your already sensitive skin to become dry and irritated, which speeds up the aging process. To prevent this from happening, use a light and gentle face wash formulated to provide your skin with extra moisture, deep hydration, and antioxidants that ensure your skin is protected from free radicals. Mild face washes are packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and other important ingredients that keep your skin smooth, healthy-looking, and radiant.

Incorporate Retinol into Your Skincare Routine

Over the years, our skin starts losing the precious protein called collagen, which keeps the skin supple, smooth, and wrinkle-free. To help combat this issue and reduce the signs of aging, skin experts advise using a version of vitamin A called retinoid.

Retinoids are one of the most popular anti-aging compounds that facilitate the process of collagen production, stimulate the production of new blood vessels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. There are over-the-counter topical products that contain retinol, as well as prescription retinoids, which are stronger and, thus, more effective.

In addition to these topical products, it is also useful to try Softwave treatment for rebuilding collagen. The combination of the two will bring impressive results.

Enhance Your SPF Routine

Excessive sun exposure accelerates the aging process of our skin by causing sun spots, discoloration, and skin damage. Using sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 30 is essential to slow down skin aging and ensure your skin stays healthy and supple. Pick a sunscreen cream that protects against both UVA and UVB rays, moisturizes and nourishes the skin, and at the same time combats environmental aging by creating a protective barrier against air pollution.

Moisturize Properly

As the activity of oil glands decreases over time, the skin becomes dry and sensitive. If not addressed properly, this can lead to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and deeper creases. Moreover, dry and dehydrated skin makes your complexion look dull and adds years to your skin. To avoid signs of aging and keep your skin plump, smooth, and radiant, ensure you are using a proper moisturizer that suits your skin type. A rich face cream will help retain water under the skin and decrease the rate at which moisture is lost. Opt for products that contain glycerin and hyaluronic acid since they are well-known hydrators and moisture magnets.

You can also introduce cleansing and hydrating facial treatments periodically. Professionals will know exactly what your skin lacks and give it the boost it needs. Speaking of professional treatments, this is something you may want to start incorporating into your skincare routine on time.

Start with Cosmetic Treatments on Time

If you want to age-proof your face, it is important to start with non-invasive, anti-aging cosmetic procedures as soon as you notice any signs of aging, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

Undergoing skin rejuvenation treatments, such as Platelet Rich  Plasma treatment (better known as PRP), immediately after the first wrinkles appear will significantly slow down the process of skin aging and decrease the rate at which lines and creases appear on your face.

Another one of the proven skin revitalizing and rejuvenating procedures that yields truly impressive natural-looking results is mesotherapy at Lucia Clinic. This highly effective treatment helps your skin stay hydrated, radiant, supple, and wrinkle-free and enhances the overall appearance and texture of your skin.

You can also go with HydraFacial treatment, which all of Lucia Clinic’s clients love. It gently exfoliates and cleanses your skin from all the impurities. As a final touch, Lucia Clinic skin therapies fuse your skin with powerful custom-made serums that hydrate your skin and protect it from damage. It is a completely non-invasive treatment that makes your skin radiant and youthful-looking.

We also suggest that you try skin boosters. Lucia Clinic offers a wide variety of skin booster treatments, all of which are perfectly safe and highly beneficial for many skin concerns.

We will discuss the best approach with you based on the condition of your skin and the particular issues you have, and we will suggest customized aesthetic treatments for your skin type.

Eat Smart

Healthy and vitamin-packed food nourishes your body and significantly improves the overall health and texture of your skin, as well as its appearance. This means that you should avoid foods that can dehydrate your skin and accelerate the aging process, such as:

• Simple carbs
• Sugary foods
• Alcohol

Instead, to boost collagen production and stave off aging, include more protein-rich foods in your diet, such as:

• Beans
• Lean meats
• Fish
• Legumes

In addition, foods high in lycopene and vitamin C will protect your skin from free radicals and sun damage and improve its overall appearance. Also, eat plenty of foods that are full of antioxidants, like broccoli, carrots, avocado, and others. This food group also protects your cells from free radicals.

Finally, do you drink plenty of water every day? Don’t forget to drink at least 2 liters of water or even more if you live in a hot environment such as Dubai or are physically active.

Move More

Regular exercise has amazing benefits for our skin and is often recommended as an efficient way to combat aging and make the skin look younger. The reason for this lies in the fact that exercising causes various changes in human metabolism, which can slow down aging. They include:

• Increased antioxidant defense
• Improved skin clarity
• Keeping your skin cells vital
• Releasing a compound known to prevent cell death

Essentially, working out keeps your skin looking young and supple. So, while you can prepare for the summer with our body-contouring treatments, such as EmSculpt NEO and CoolSculpting, they cannot replace actual physical exercise and deliver the same benefits.

Visit Spa and Wellness Retreats

One of the greatest anti-aging practices is visiting spa and wellness retreats. You take time for self-love and relaxation; these are some of the best stress management methods. At spa and wellness retreats, you can refresh your mind, body, and soul. You can indulge in relaxing massages with mineral-rich and organic oils that will awaken all your senses. Or you can enjoy ice baths and geothermal pools. These relaxing activities will detox your body and make your skin radiant and youthful-looking. You can finish your day with tasty and healthy juice cocktails that will replenish and refresh your body. Spa and wellness retreats are a true example of a holistic approach to your skincare and overall health.

Try Anti-aging Facial Exercises

Due to the age-related loss of elastin and collagen, the skin on our face becomes saggy, droopy, and dull. However, doing facial exercises might help tackle this issue and reverse the aging process. Facial exercises will:

• Increase blood circulation
• Facilitate the process of collagen and elastin production
• Strengthen the facial muscles

The result is toned, firm, tighter-looking, smoother, and rejuvenated skin. Try some of the following facial exercises:

• Blow your cheeks, like when inflating a balloon. Then hold your lips like you do when you want to whistle. This reduces laugh lines and tightens the muscles around the lips. Hold the position for a few seconds five times a day.
• Drop your lower jaw, push it outwards, and hold it until you feel tension in your cheeks. Hold it for 10 seconds, and then release. Repeat 10 times. This facial exercise is great for defining the jawline and reducing the infamous double chin.
• Imitate the gesture of a flying kiss with a straight face. This facial exercise strengthens the muscles around your mouth and reduces sagging. Repeat the exercise 5 times.

These exercises, combined with Ultherapy treatment, will help keep the problematic areas of the face and neck tight and lifted.

Exfoliate Regularly

Clogged pores and impurities cause our skin texture to become uneven, which in turn leads to a dull and tired look. Cleaning your pores and removing debris and dead skin cell buildup is essential for improving the overall complexion, texture, and tone of your skin. Regular exfoliation promotes youthful skin by:

• Boosting circulation
• Facilitating elastin and collagen production
• Improving cellular turnover
• Enhancing the natural detoxification process

You can even make your own home exfoliation scrub with oatmeal and honey. It will do wonders for your skin.

Bonus Tip: Try Facial Massage

Not only does facial massage relax muscles and make you feel good, but it can also help reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of aging. The gentle movements help increase blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, which results in healthy, radiant, smooth, and glowing skin.

Additionally, anti-aging facial massage can significantly upgrade your skincare routine, as it is the perfect way to apply creams, serums, and lotions. Rubbing movements and the warmth radiating off your hands facilitate the absorption of the product and increase its efficiency.

But remember, the most important thing to keep in mind when applying products is to learn what goes together, in which order, and at what time of day. It is the same with cosmetic treatments. Your cosmetician or dermatologist will know how to combine treatments for maximum impact. But it is your job too to ask for advice about the products you use.

Trust Lucia Clinic to Keep Your Skin Healthy and Young

Even though it is best to intervene as soon as you notice the first wrinkle on your face, it is never too late to start addressing age-related skin issues and making certain changes in your skincare routine that will give you a chance to reverse the damage. However, if signs of aging are persistent, it is best to schedule an appointment with Lucia Clinic dermatologists, who will recommend an aesthetic treatment that will help you achieve supple, radiant, and younger-looking skin.

There is a reason we have become a market leader in aesthetic procedures.