As we get older, many us of want just one thing; to keep our youthful appearance. More often than not though, time and gravity take their toll on our looks, and the effects of aging begin to show. So what can we do to slow, and sometimes even reverse, these unfortunate side effects of aging so that we can once again reveal our youthful glow? There are many options these days to combat the effects of time.
Botox is one of these alternatives, and has been increasing in popularity. Botox is an injection of a toxin (yes, a toxin) that helps to reduce frown lines and wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. Botox can be very expensive, and the side effects of putting these injections into your facial muscles can be (but not limited to); blurred vision, double vision, bleeding behind the eye and other serious allergic reactions. All of this and the positive effects are only temporary.
Collagen injections are another popular way to fight off the ravages of time. Collagen has been used to provide better texture to skin and to fill in skin depressions and wrinkles, not to mention providing fuller lips. The down side of collagen is of course, allergic reactions which can lead to permanent scarring, and once again, there is the matter of expense.
In my opinion, injecting foreign substances in the face is not the proper way to go about restoring youthful looks. These days, there are many fantastic creams and supplements that can provide wonderful results in restoring a youthful appearance.
A first line of defense should be a potent antioxidant supplement. Free radical damage is a major culprit in premature aging, and this type of damage can come from everything from exercise, to smoking, to inhaling exhaust fumes while sitting in traffic. Free radicals are unstable molecules that steal electrons from neighboring molecules so they themselves can become stable. This process then sets off a chain reaction, causing damage on a cellular level. Antioxidants can donate an electron without themselves becoming unstable, putting an end to this chain reaction.
In addition to antioxidants, anti-aging creams can provide wonderful results when it comes to returning a youthful face. With everything from under eye creams to reduce bags and dark circles, to all-over facial creams that can diminish fine lines and wrinkles, these creams provide a safer and much less expensive alternative to collagen and Botox injections.
While we can’t do anything about getting older, that doesn’t mean we have to look our age. With a proper nutrition program, plenty of exercise and a little help from
anti-aging supplements and creams, restoring your youth is much easier than you may have thought.