Across the San Francisco and Bay Area of California, people of all genders are looking to get the expert advice of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Usha Rajagopal about how to improve their appearance and fight the effects of aging. As a qualified and respected plastic surgeon, Dr. Usha Rajagopal believes making positive changes to the lifestyle of an individual can make it easier to fight aging and create a better appearance for the skin. A healthy lifestyle can make it easier than ever to develop a positive way of living for the future and feel better about the way our skin looks.
Food and water are important
There is nothing worse for the skin than dehydration making it difficult to fight the development of a gray and ashen skin appearance. A lack of water entering the body’s system can lead to dull and saggy skin appearing to be gray and ashen but this can be fought by drinking water on a regular basis and fighting the challenges of dehydration.
There are many food changes which can be made among those who are looking for a brighter appearance including the use of tomatoes as a benefit during the summer months. UV damage can cause aging to advance more quickly than those who are protected from the power of the Sun which can be achieved without the use of chemicals being placed on the skin. A healthy lifestyle should include the consumption of various fruits and vegetables including tomatoes which contain the pigment lycopene. Stylist reports a study from England’s Newcastle University of 33 percent more skin protection against ultraviolet rays when just 55 grams of tomato paste were consumed over 12 weeks.
Natural beauty products are best
Mind Body Green reports the use of beauty products should be limited to those sourced in natural ways or a natural substitute used by individuals. Many people are turning to natural moisturizers such as virgin coconut oil which can be an effective moisture barrier preserving the delicate balance of healthy looking skin for a prolonged period of time. Coconut oil can be used for both the skin and hair where its restorative properties have been shown effective in penetrating both the skin and hair shafts to help reverse the damage caused by modern life.
Get better sleep
One area where experienced plastic surgeons and medical professionals are in agreement is the need for at least seven hours of high-quality sleep each and every night. When an individual does not get enough sleep their blood vessels can dilate causing a drying effect on the skin which results in a sagging and ashen appearance. Sleeping on the back is another tip Dr. Rajagopal and her peers recommend as this limits the accumulation of water deposits beneath the eyes in problem areas for dark circles.
Use natural supplements
As we age the level of natural products in our skin can decrease and cause damage to our hair, nails, teeth, and skin. One of the most common ingredients in the body which lacks over time is silica, a natural product found in the body which decreases over time but can have great benefits when a supplement is taken in older age. Women who took silica in various studies showed smoother, brighter skin, and less brittle nails and hair.