Preserving the Fountain of Youth
By: Michelle Kraus
Appearance, freshness, vigor, spirit are all words commonly connected with youth. For years women of all ages have had an obsession with youth and ways to stay younger looking. Age is nothing but a number, but the characteristics of getting older are something that women boldly try to avoid. There are many ways to achieve looking youthful at any age; it’s just about what method fits each individual best. Beauty products, clothing and hairstyles can keep youth present on the outside, but it’s important to keep youth on the inside as well.

Dr. Oz, a famous medical consultant and talk show host, reported on an episode of Oprah about the ultimate anti-aging checklist. Dr. Oz believes there are a few key components to the anti-aging checklist including proper food, exercise, meditation, sleep and vitamins. Some important foods for youth include ones rich with antioxidants such as berries, green or white tea, walnuts and even red wine!


























Exercise can help youth stick around in many ways. Having toned muscles help fill out skin and keep it firm all while keeping wrinkles away. Strong muscles support strong bones which keep youthful posture.

Sleep is important in order to rejuvenate the body. Lack of sleep can cause stress and anxiety which can impact women in many ways, usually attacking their facial features, weight and their mental ability to function. Looking great is about feeling great, so it’s really important to get 7-8 hours of sleep as often as possible. Mediation should be paired with sleep in order to achieve the restless sleep needed for a youthful body.

Vitamins are essential components to youthful looking skin. Vitamins help keep the mind youthful as well as the body. According to WebMD, important vitamins that can help produce radiant, helpful, and glowing youthful skin are vitamins C, E, A, K and B. All of these vitamins can be found in specific foods and can also be taken as supplements.

Adding moisture to skin can also help preserve youth. Dry skin will look dull and lackluster on anyone, therefore it’s important to quench the thirst. Pairing moisturizer with sunscreen is a prime way to protect skin as well as restore that youthful glow. It’s important not just to quench the thirst of our skin, but to quench the thirst of the body as well. Anti-aging: Drinking Water as a Liquid Fountain of Youth, found on articlesbase.com mentions many ways that water can benefit the body. Water makes up between 55 to 78 percent of the body, so other than the fact that it is essential to our survival, it also acts as a natural purifier, a metabolism booster and a natural hydrator. Woman should consume at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Avoiding harsh chemicals often found in shampoos, skin products and soaps can help preserve skin and help prevent dry patches or irritation. Cleansing, exfoliating, re-hydrating and nourishing the skin are also important ways to keep it healthy, as mentioned in Seven Things You Can Do To Keep Your Skin From Aging, an article from Boloji.com.

There are various ways to help make youthful looks stick around for a long time. In order to hold onto youth, it’s important to keep the body happy and healthy. The right foods, products, vitamins, combined with plenty of water and sleep can make any woman illuminate youth both inside and out.

"Age is nothing but a number, but the characteristics of getting older are something that women boldly try to avoid."
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