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Age doesn't happen by chance. You don't wake up one day and suddenly look ten years older. The progression is much more gradual, often taking years to develop wrinkles and skin blotches. Those years take their toll as you come face to face with the elements, literally. Add in all those lotions and topical treatments you use to cover flaws and highlight beauty and things could pile up in a hurry, sometimes making you look old before your time. There is a solution, and even if the years have already damaged your skin, you can prevent them from causing further harm.

*Get some fresh air. Nature is wonderful, and fresh air is good for your skin. That means getting out of the city, away from all the pollution and noise. Make your way to the beach and let the salt air invigorate your skin. Allow your body to respond to the chill in the air embracing its normal reaction. Take a walk in the cool dampness of a forest, and let your skin absorb the energizing mist, filled with nutrients from the vegetation that creates it. Stroll through the valley of a sunny meadow, and become overwhelmed with the scent of fresh flowers. Your skin will perk up and respond in gratitude if it's allowed to be one with nature.

*Avoid wearing too much makeup. Makeup is for highlighting your features on special occasions. It was never meant to be worn every day. Continuous use of makeup builds up on your skin, often irritating it and even settling in youthful lines and creases. This in turn makes them more pronounced as you get older.

*Cleanse your skin with water. Harsh chemicals and soap tend to dry out your skin, making it more susceptible to reactions from pollutants in the air. Even if you need to use a mild soap to remove makeup or soot from the day, be sure to rinse it extremely well with water when you're done. Try to minimize the use of cleansers on your skin, always being sure to keep it free of built up residue.

*Moisturize only when necessary, not as a general rule. If your skin is healthy, it might not need to be moisturized every day. Beauty habits may cause more harm than good in the long run. Use common sense when you moisturize your skin, applying it more often during dry seasons, and less often when it's humid. Be receptive to the cues your skin gives you to have younger looking skin naturally.

All of these natural tips can help you have younger looking skin over time. They need to become habits in order to work most effectively. Chemicals in our environment, even those that seem innocent and helpful, often cause more harm than good on our skin. Our bodies need fresh air, sunshine, and water to look their best. Our skin needs to respond to nature's elements, not man's infusions.

It's true that anything can have damaging effects when used in extreme, meaning sunshine can be harmful if precautions aren't adhered to. However it is also true that sunshine is a natural source of Vitamin D, something our bodies need anyway. Common sense must prevail when you work to have naturally looking skin, and when it does your skin will automatically look more youthful.

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