5 Anti-Aging Habits You Need to Start Right Now

Anti-aging is something most people don’t think about until they have already started 
noticing lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. But whether you are a woman in your 
mid 20s or a man in your late 50s, it is never too soon to start taking more action with 
anti-aging habits and routines. 

This is not about preventing signs of aging, but just having a more natural and organic 
approach to the aging process, without early signs of aging that could have been 
prevented.


1. Take Good Care of Your Skin

The best habit you can have for anti-aging is taking good care of your skin. This should 
absolutely be a priority, and included as part of your daily self-care routine. If it helps, 
you can think of it beyond just normal hygiene, and a type of self-care, something you 
do because you have compassion for yourself.

When it comes to your skin, we aren’t just talking about your face, though that is really 
important as well. Don’t forget to take good care of your body as well! Always apply 
body lotion after a shower as this can help to keep your skin firm and smooth. If you 
have any chronic skin conditions, see a dermatologist for advice on the best products to 
use.


2. Make a Habit of Using SPF Every Single Day

In addition to your regular skincare products, you also want to use SPF every day. The 
sun’s UV rays can do lasting damage to your skin, including causing early signs of age 
that could have ben prevented. This includes increasing your lines and wrinkles, 
causing dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and causing skin that significantly changes 
in texture.

One thing to keep in mind about sunscreen is that you need to use it everywhere on 
your body that could potentially be exposed to the sun. Your face is likely the most 
susceptible to sun damage, but so is your neck and chest, arms, hands, and feet if you 
are wearing sandals. You also want to use a lip balm with SPF in it since you won’t 
apply regular sunscreen to your lips.


3. Add Exercise to Your Daily Routine

Anti-aging isn’t just about your skin! You also want to move your body on a regular 
basis. Exercise provides so many benefits for you as you age, including helping keep up 
strength and balance, improving your energy, reducing the effects of obesity, and 
improving your cardiovascular health.

You will start to feel so much more energetic and useful when you have a regular 
exercise routine. This means being physically active every day, or a least several days 
a week. It doesn’t need to be a strenuous workout either; just going for a walk, doing 
yoga, or taking a fitness class is more than enough for anti-aging purposes.


4. Make Sleep a Priority

Another really important habit for anti-aging you should start making a priority right now 
is getting good sleep. No matter what your schedule is like or how chaotic your life 
might seem, there are ways to adjust your schedule in order to improve your sleep. 

With proper sleep, you can reduce inflammation in the body, avoid those puffy eyes in 
the morning, and reduce stress levels. As you know, stress can lead to early signs of 
aging as well, so you want to keep it as low as possible.

Remember that even if you feel like you are sleeping for 7-8 hours a night, it might not 
be the best quality sleep. If you constantly wake up tired no matter how long you were in 
bed for, it could be due to constant distractions or not reaching a deep sleep. If you 
sleep with the TV on or you know your phone goes off multiple times a night, it might be 
time to adjust some things in your sleeping environment.


5. Apply Eye and Hand Cream Before Bed

One anti-aging habit people often overlook is the importance of cream on both your 
eyes and hands. Your hands will start showing aging earlier than you might think, 
though the beginning stages can be subtle. However, if you make a habit of not only 
using lotion and moisturizer every day, but applying a high-quality hand cream at night 
before bed, you can reduce these effects drastically. 

You also want to use eye cream during your nighttime skincare routine for anti-aging. 
Eye cream is going to help reduce the lines and wrinkles, and thinner skin you tend to 
get around your eyes. 

When applying eye cream, use your ring finger as it will be the most gentle on this 
delicate skin. Never rub cream on your under eyes, but instead dab it gently until it is 
blended in. If you are using eye cream in the morning before applying other products, let 
it sit for a few minutes before putting other skincare products or makeup over it.



