Turning 30s opens a new chapter of your life that comes with many unanticipated changes from the appearance of your skin to your weight.
Although at this age you probably have everything in order, from complete control over your relations, to a stable career and an enjoyable life in general, unless you start taking good care of your health, you might start noticing the first signs of ageing.
Once the collagen level starts to decrease, your features might harden, you might experience oily skin or skin dryness, your fine lines might become more visible, wrinkles will begin to emerge and your skin will look thinner, starting to sag. And in some unfortunate cases, spots will pop up from nowhere or acne will make a comeback from your teenage period.
This is why, NOW is the perfect moment to start taking your beauty routine seriously, slowing down the signs of ageing with just a few simple adjustments beside your basic skin-care routine.
There is a simple way to get things back in sync and welcome your 30s feeling and looking fabulous. Just follow these simple steps and you will boost your skin care routine with each day that passes:
- Cleansing
Look for a good pore-cleansing formula that you can use each morning and before bedtime, to remove every drop of dirt or makeup, allowing your skin’s cells to regenerate. If you find a gentle, plant-extract cleanser that fits your skin type and removes its impurities, hydrating and nourishing it with vitamins, stick to it.
- Toning
The next important step in you skin care routine should be toning. Find a natural way to even out skin tone, getting rid of the dark spots or discoloration which are a usual result of the increased melanin. Look for a hydrating toner, free of perfumes, preservatives or any other chemical irritants. Use one that contain hyaluronic acid or niacinamide because these ingredients can decrease sensitivity to sun damage.
- Exfoliating
In order to keep your skin acting young, you need to start gently exfoliating it, dissolving the pigmented cells, refining large pores, polishing away all dry cells at the surface and removing dead skin, so you will achieve a smooth, clear look every morning. We recommend you’ll do your facial scrubs at night before the skin enters the renewal mode. If the masks you used until now are not efficient, you can try an exfoliating acid serum . There is also the option to visit a good aesthetician that can enhance your results, chemically, once a year. The chemical method will encourage the collagen production but you need to be careful, not to overdo, so you won’t damage your skin’s moisture barrier.
- Protecting
Choose to protect your skin with an antioxidant serum that contains Vitamin C& E. It can repair your skin’s texture at a deeper level and it can improve your skin tone, leaving it bright and glowing. Don’t forget to wear a sunscreen daily as well, in order to protect its structure against UV rays, since sun is one of the main factors of premature skin ageing. Look for a sunscreen that contains zinc oxide if you have oily skin and make sure your cream has a broad UV spectrum.
- Retinol
Retinol is a must have after 30 since it’s boosting the collagen production, but if you never used Retinol before, introduce it slowly in your skin-care routine. Start using it two times a week in the beginning and increase its use after a couple of weeks. Never mix it with other acid treatments and talk to a dermatologist to recommend you a stronger formula to use at night. It will enhance skin cell renewal, so make sure you apply it on your face, neck and decolletage.
- Hydrating
Always make sure your skin is hydrated. To keep it healthy, with a beautiful glow, add some moisturising treatments in your skin-care routine, maybe a water-based moisturiser, an Aloe- Vera based body wash to reduce irritation and treat dryness and some essential body oils. Use natural, plant-based, skin-replenishing products that contain glycerin and hyaluronic to keep your skin hydrated because these ingredients contain lots of anti-aging ingredients. Make sure you don’t spend more than 5 minutes in the shower and don’t use hot water as it can dehydrate your skin more.
- Drink water
Water is very important for internally hydration and also a very good detox treatment if you add some lemon juice in it. If you don’t like water, you can “eat your liquids”, introducing more fresh fruits and vegetables like cucumber, watermelon, apples, tomatoes, pears or grapes, in your diet. Enhance your high-water content, drinking more tea, eating soups or freshly pressed juices.
- Stay stress free
We all know stress is bad for your general health but it can also affect your skin, making it more reactive and sensitive. Your body releases more cortisol when stressed and this results in oily skin, promoting acne, redness and irritation. It also causes fatigue and uncomfortable flare-ups.
- Take your Vitamins
Your food choices will directly affect your skin, especially after 20s when your collagen production decreases. Having a poor diet, consuming alcohol and smoking can also increase the visible signs of ageing. On the other hand, a healthy diet, rich in vitamins (A, C and E) and minerals can preserve and boost your body’s natural collagen resources. Add more foods that are rich in antioxidants in your every day meals and they will help your body fight the free radicals, boosting cellular regeneration and restoring the elasticity and the glow of your skin.
So, what are the best antioxidant-rich foods that will boost your skin’s youthful look from inside?
- Organic Broccoli
- rich in dozens of nutrients;
- packed with soluble fiber;
- enriched with vitamins (B complex, A, C and E);
- contains lutein zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and other power packed antioxidants;
- has sulforaphane that maintains the collagen levels in your skin.
All these compounds make broccoli a powerhouse of antioxidants that neutralises the harmful free radicals, responsible for the ageing process and skin damages. Adding broccoli in your diet will help you maintain a healthy skin, reduce wrinkles, pigmentation, acne, will protect your skin from sun burn and even fight some types of skin cancer. Being extremely good for immunity as well, broccoli protects your skin from infections, keeping its natural glow.
- Organic tomatoes
- high in potassium and vitamin C, restores the skin’s glow;
- contains all of the major carotenoids, including lycopene that protects the skin from sun damage;
- reduces excess sebum;
- prevents oil build up on the skin;
- has pore shrinking properties;
- reduces the chances of blackheads and whiteheads;
- rich source of protein, good for cell repairing.
Known to enhance beauty, tomatoes are not just a healthy diet but an amazing natural skin treatment also, a real anti-ageing panacea, brightening your skin, reviving its glow and providing it a healthy youthful look without effort.
- Organic Spinach
- loaded with vitamins, minerals and nutrients that increase the collagen levels;
- an excellent source of iron, giving you a healthy look;
- packed with Vitamin K that helps diminishing dark circles;
- great for hydration.
Spinach contains the daily dose of nutrients your skin needs to maintain its elasticity, keeping its cells healthy as you get older. With a strong antioxidant activity, spinach helps your skin look beautiful, repairing wounds and fighting against dry skin. It also enhances the collagen production, a very important protein in cellular regeneration.
- Organic Kale
- loaded with vitamins and minerals (Vitamin C, A, K, lutein and iron);
- has anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling and scars;
- tightens the skin, reducing fine lines and dark circles;
- has strong antioxidant effects preventing free-radical damage;
- has lutein that promotes collagen production.
Kale is recommended by all dermatologist in order to increase the collagen production of your body, collagen being very important for the way your skin looks. Because it can keep your skin hydrated whilst cleaning its pores, this green leaf loaded with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants is used in lots of moisturizing serums and creams, delivering all those nutrients to the dermis.
- Organic Beet
- big impact in the growth, development and cell’s function;
- acts as a great blood purifier;
- rich in Vitamin C;
- helps in clearing blemishes;
- evens out your skin tone and gives it a natural glow;
- Great source of betalains – a great antioxidant.
With strong anti-ageing effects, beet works at a cellular level, making your skin smooth and supple, preventing the appearance of wrinkles, skin discoloration or pigmentation and working as a natural exfoliator that removes the top layer of dead cells, keeping it in the same time hydrated and young.
- Organic Ginger Root
- fights the signs of ageing;
- eliminates free radicals that harm your general health;
- reduces cellulite;
- stimulates circulation and tones your skin;
- has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties;
- soothes burns;
- clears blemishes and acne.
Containing over 40 antioxidants ingredients, ginger slows down the signs of ageing, preserving the natural, youthful appearance of your skin, improving its elasticity and making it firm, cleansing it from acne and making it smooth with its antiseptic powers. Known also for its toning properties, ginger can treat your skin from hypopigmented scars with noticeable results in a short time. It also stimulates blood circulation, invigorating the skin and offering a radiant look.
- Moringa Extract
- enhances the collagen and elastin levels;
- improves the elasticity of the skin;
- slows down ageing;
- prevents wrinkles;
- firms up your facial skin;
- makes you look younger;
- reduces large pores;
- improves complexion;
- fights acne;
Moringa extract is used in all kinds of skincare treatments for its anti-bacterial properties but also for its moisturizing capacity. Great for sensitive skin as well, it helps purifying the blood from toxins, making the skin clearer, it improves its complexion giving it an even tone and it’s boosting the collagen levels which help reducing pores and tightening the skin.
- Turmeric Extract
- protects from premature anti-aging;
- supports skin healing and cell renewal;
- has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits;
- works wonders on condition-riddled skin;
- reduces redness from blemishes;
- calms skin conditions like eczema and rosacea.
Having important cosmetic benefits, turmeric, is used in a lot of beauty products and dermatological treatments. Due to its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components, turmeric positively affects the collagen production, calming your skin, decreasing inflammation and oxidation and contributing to the natural glow of your skin.
- Pomegranate Extract
- rich in Vitamin C, a key element of collagen formation;
- preserves the elasticity of your skin;
- offers a vast array of benefits for your joints and muscles;
- fights skin inflammation;
- treats acne breakouts and dark spots;
- naturally brightens the skin.
Known for their strong antioxidant activity, pomegranates are perfect for skin regeneration, enhancing the efficiency of sunscreens, destroying several viruses, fighting skin cancer, suppressing tumours and protecting the skin from free radical damage. Also great in skin regeneration, they stimulate procollagen synthesis, inhibit the enzymes that degrade the collagen and stimulate skin cell proliferation.
- Organic Green Pepper
- rich in carotenoids that prevent wrinkles;
- increase blood circulation to your skin;
- great to fight acne;
- the best sources of vitamin C;
- create the protein collagen which keeps skin firm and strong;
- packed with protein that promote skin’s elasticity;
- contains folate that supports new cell production;
- contains niacin that speeds up cell turnover, revealing younger skin;
- has potassium that keeps skin cells hydrated.
Super effective in fighting the free radicals, green peppers combat all signs of ageing and cure rashes, acne, herpes or other skin’s infections.
Also, don’t forget to take care of yourself
Now that we’ve seen these skin-friendly superfoods that will give you that healthy glow from inside- supporting your natural beauty and maintaining your skin’s firmness and youthful look- we need to be aware of all the other lifestyle choices that can make us feel healthier and happier.
Beside introducing the best antioxidant-rich foods in your diet, it is important to reduce the consume or sugar, salt, fried or processed foods. Nobody says you can’t have some occasional treats but don’t make them permanent residents. They are all skin damaging.
Also, make sure you have a regular exercise routine and that you rest enough. In the end our skin repairs during our sleep, so let’s not cut that down.
Last but not least and extremely important, enhance your skin’s health with natural supplements!
It’s true that there are a lot of brands out there, all promising you the secret of longevity and beauty, claiming they can offer protection from acne, UV rays, boosting your body with nutrients and turning the ageing clock, but how do we know what’s good and what’s not?
First thing first, these supplements should be able to help your body produce more collagen in order to see skin correcting miracles. For this, their formula should contain at least some of the superfoods we talked about earlier. Also, it is important that they are natural, plant-based, 100% organic, undiluted and thoughtfully formulated to nourish your body.
But where can we find such supplements?
ALLKME formulas for example, contain all the above ingredients and much more (33 superfoods in just one capsule) being in the same time free of starch, gluten, additives and preservatives.
Tested and re-tested with advanced microbiological screening to confirm the ingredients’ purity, consistency and potency, Youth Fountain, our vegan collagen booster ensures your body premium nutritional support, helping it to rebuild and recover, assuring welfare and longevity.
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Final Thoughts
Good nutrition is the base for being healthy, feeling good and looking beautiful and young. This is why, after a certain age we need to be extra careful with the food we introduce in our diet. ALLKME is here to make sure that, despite the hectic rhythm of our modern lives, we can maintain a healthy lifestyle, nourishing our body with the best nutrients from the best plant-based formulas.
