Nobody wants to age. Most guys, unfortunately, look much older than they are. Defy your age with these fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and skincare tips.
Unlike women, men usually don’t take care of their skin or do anything to slow down the process of ageing. Taking care of yourself needn’t be an expensive affair as there are a number of affordable things you can do not only to look younger, but also feel younger and healthier. Defy your age with these fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and skincare tips.
Skin care
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- Stay out of the sun. If you are going to be in the sun, slather on a moisturiser with an SPF of 15 or higher every single day to shield your skin from damaging UV rays.
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- Moisturise. Using moisturiser and a gentle cleanser every day will help you look younger.
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- Exfoliate twice a week. You should use a scrub twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells and even out the skin’s surface.
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- Use an eye cream. Pat on an eye cream to tighten the delicate skin around eyes and reduce dark circles and puffiness.
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- Strengthen your skin with retinol. As you age, collagen breaks down and causes skin to sag. Retinol A boosts collagen production and cell turnover to firm things up and smooth out fine lines.
Good nutrition and hydration
Good nutrition won’t turn back time but it will slow down visible ageing.
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- Drink lots of water. Six to eight cups of water a day will help keep your skin hydrated, giving skin better tone and a more youthful looking appearance.
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- Eat healthily. A healthy diet goes a long way when it comes to looking good and feeling great.
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- Keep a regular eating schedule. Eating at the same time every day helps you avoid excessive snacking and other issues that come with an erratic eating schedule.
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- Load up on fibre. Fibre can help lower cholesterol, keep you full longer as well as keep your bowel movements regular.
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- Get in some anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are known for fighting off free radicals, one of the main culprits of ageing signs. Eat more fruits and veggies and don’t forget to take an antioxidant supplement.
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- Eat less sugars. Sugars makes you look old, so try to cut back on bad carbohydrates (white bread, processed foods) and eat more fruits and veggies.
Regular exercise
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- Don’t ignore cardiovascular exercise. It improves both heart health and lung health. It’s also important for weight loss and management. Try to do cardio 3 to 5 times weekly for at least half an hour.
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- Do crucial weight training. It boosts muscle growth and promotes strong bones, which can lower the risk of joint issues later. Try to lift weights for half an hour three times a week.
Other wellness aspects
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- Sleep well. Sleep plays a huge role in anti-ageing. It’s the time when your body repairs itself. Try to go to sleep earlier. Always try to get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night. Keep distractions like your phone out of sight.
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- Stop smoking. Not only does smoking damage your heart and lungs, it contributes to wrinkles, skin discoloration and bad breath. Worse still, it’s a major financial drain.
Try to reduce stress. Stress causes your skin to age. Over time, repetitive muscle contractions cause expression lines to form. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to reduce stress every day such as:
- Exercising regularly as it can relieve tension and take your mind off of daily stresses
- Engaging in meditation or yoga because the simple act of focused breathing forces you to concentrate on one thing (your breath), allowing you to relax as you breathe deeply and slowly
- Taking a few minutes out of every day to do something by yourself. Even a walk around your office building on a lunch break or a few minutes listening to music can do wonders to relieve stress levels.
Dress your age
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- Keep it simple. Leave the loud patterns and flashy ties to the younger generations. Your style should now be timeless, subdued and sophisticated. Your clothes should be crisp and impeccably laundered.
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- Embrace your age. Take pride in the number of years that you’ve lived. Don’t try to hide your years by adopting a style that belongs to another generation by wearing clothes that are either too tight or loose.
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- Avoid fashion trends. By the time you are 40, your style should be timeless, not set in time. Most fads are aimed at certain age demographics, so many of them may not even work well for your age group.
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- Forget about the past. Certain looks may come back in fashion, become more popular again, however, that doesn’t mean that you must pull your old wardrobe out of your closet.
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- Trust your trousers. A classic pair of trousers is a must-have in your wardrobe. If you’ve kept yourself in shape, flat fronts are a great way to show off your hard work in the gym. If not, pleats are your best way to hide those few extra kilograms.
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- Accessorise. Accessories add a different dimension to an otherwise boring look. Tie pins, cuff-links, watches and sunglasses are some of the accessories that are the biggest buff for working men over 40.
Sources
http://www.everydayhealth.com/mens-health/anti-aging-guide.aspx
https://brickellmensproducts.com/blogs/grooming-manual/66267203-top-5-anti-aging-tips-for-men
https://www.birchbox.com/guide/article/antiaging-for-men-anti-aging-made-easy
http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/david-sinclairs-beginners-guide-to-antiageing-20170418-gvmp24