A lot of people are on the lookout for the “fountain of youth”. Everybody wants to look younger than their actual age. Everybody wants to have that youthful glowing skin even when they reach their golden years. Everywhere you look, from the magazines, TV Commercials, Youtube Ads, all promoting timeless beauty campaigns. Aging gracefully is not just about that younger-looking skin but it is accepting your age and maximizing your physical and mental health to enjoy life. You need to accept that aging is a natural process and you cannot escape from it. But how do you really maintain that healthy glow? What does it mean and how do you age gracefully? If you want to know more about how to age gracefully, read on. 
Here are some helpful tips to age gracefully: 
Be Kind to your Skin - At an early age, it is essential to properly take care of your skin. Your best make up is your bare skin. It doesn’t mean that you start your skincare by the age of 30 something, the earlier you start taking care of your skin, the more that you will reap the benefits in time. You might want to invest in premium quality skincare products such as sunscreen, moisturizers, and serums. High-quality skincare does not necessarily mean that you have to rob the bank to maintain your healthy glow. There are a lot of skincare products that do the same job as expensive ones. Mario Badescu has been creating hype in the beauty and wellness industry. It has a lot of variety from a face mask, moisturizer, serums, cleanser, and treatments that answer to different skin issues. A review here: https://www.pierremichelbeauty.com/mario-badescu-reviews/ explains why this product is a sought after skincare brand. This review talks about the ingredients as well, so you’re guaranteed that what’s inside the product is proven safe and cruelty-free. Starting your skincare routine at an early age will reap its benefits of maintaining its youthfulness. You can also take a collagen supplement or any antioxidant supplement to boost the regeneration of cells in your body. 
Exercise Regularly- Daily workout will improve your energy levels as well as making you more vibrant and happier since endorphins are released. Endorphins are responsible for keeping your mood and energy upbeat. Have you noticed that when you exercise, it somehow reduces your stress levels. Moving your body will improve blood circulation also, so your body organs are revitalized. Exercising is loving your body. It is said that a consistent power fitness routine will keep your age in reverse, not literally but figuratively. Daily exercising lowers your risk of acquiring diseases and it will keep your mobility longer. It also improves your sleep, your vim, and vigor. It has also an effect on the glow of your skin.
Keep a  Healthy Eating  Lifestyle- Having a healthy diet will not just give you a healthy body but it will also lengthen your lifespan. Choose foods that are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight the free radicals of premature skin aging, it will help build the collagen in your body. Also, keep an adequate intake of vitamin C, and instead of coffee, switch to herbal tea. An important fact to consider too is that as we get older our metabolism rate decreases, that’s why weight gain is a natural thing that can happen. So, it is important that you are aware of what you eat and you should consider eating and the effects it will impact your body in the long run.
Worry Less -  Scientific studies show that stress is the number one killer of human life. Stress triggers cancer cells. But, what triggers stress? It is the worry that triggers stress. You must learn how to live a worry-free life. People sometimes are concerned about why they look older, but sometimes it all starts when they feel older. You are maybe 60 years old but you still feel 45 inside, it does not necessarily mean that you have to act like younger people, just act like a wise person who aged with experience in life. Don’t overthink, just go with the flow of life. Laugh a little, Love a little. Life is too short to live in sorrow. Be happy!
Beauty starts from within. How you feel about yourself reflects on the outside. It all starts and ends in your mind. Your mindset about how you counteract the aging process matters and accept the aging process. Love yourself and embrace your flaws. Practice self-care. Aging gracefully is being healthy. When you are healthy, your skin glows. It is also important to consider your mental health, surround yourself with people you love, and do what makes you happy. Learn to laugh at your mistakes, in that way, it will be lighter for you. Have fun and enjoy life!

WRITTEN BY

Daria Brown