
So far, we have explained the eating habits, foods, and drinks that are effective for anti-aging care. However, anti-aging care measures are not limited to diet.
In particular, the increase in active oxygen can be caused by our daily lives. Even if you eat foods with antioxidant properties, you will not be able to effectively take care of your skin if you live a daily life that easily increases active oxygen.
This article will explain lifestyle habits other than diet that can suppress the increase of active oxygen. Even just being careful about small things can suppress the increase, so try incorporating these along with improving your eating habits to further slow down the aging process.
1. Take measures against ultraviolet rays

One of the causes of increased active oxygen is ultraviolet rays. When exposed to ultraviolet rays, active oxygen is produced in skin cells, which accelerates aging and increases spots and wrinkles. Be aware of UV protection measures such as using a parasol, wearing a hat, and applying sunscreen.
Some people may apply sunscreen in the summer, but not take any measures to protect themselves from UV rays on cloudy days or in winter when the sunlight is weaker. However, UV rays are present all year round, so protection is necessary even on cloudy days and in winter.
2. Exercise moderately

Moderate exercise such as walking or light running activates antioxidants. Exercise also improves the functioning of the digestive organs, making it easier for the body to absorb nutrients that are effective for anti-aging care.
To prevent oxidation in the body, it is recommended to do light exercise that makes you slightly out of breath rather than intense exercise. Intense exercise can significantly increase the amount of breathing, which can increase the amount of active oxygen in the body.
If you are not used to exercising regularly and even walking or light running makes you uncomfortable, try to start by making it your goal to do some light stretching every day.
3. Get a good night’s sleep

While you sleep, growth hormone, which is important for anti-aging care, is secreted. Growth hormone is a hormone that affects the body’s metabolism and immune function. It also regulates sugar metabolism, making it essential for those who want to take care of their aging.
In order to secrete more growth hormone, it is important to get good quality sleep. Start with small changes such as getting enough sleep, creating a good sleeping environment to make it easier to fall asleep, and avoiding looking at your smartphone before going to bed.
4. Avoid stress

Stress temporarily impedes blood flow. When blood flow returns to normal, it is believed that active oxygen is generated, and even if you actively take in nutrients with antioxidant properties, they will not be as effective as they could be if you are under excessive stress.
Find ways to relieve stress so that it doesn’t build up in your daily life.
5. Avoid alcohol and tobacco

Alcohol and tobacco produce active oxygen, so people who drink alcohol on a daily basis or smoke should refrain from drinking as part of their anti-aging care.
When drinking alcohol, active oxygen is generated when the alcohol is broken down in the body, and when smoking tobacco, the smoke contains substances that generate active oxygen.
In addition to oxidizing the body through active oxygen, tobacco also poses the risk of increasing the likelihood of developing cancer when the active oxygen generated in the body by smoking binds with carcinogenic substances contained in tobacco, such as tar.
Even if you take measures to care for your skin, it will be difficult to see results if you don’t change the frequency of your drinking or smoking.
Key Message
There must be many people who want to do something about the signs of aging, such as age spots and wrinkles. There are many possible causes of aging, including oxidation and glycation in the body, the decline of longevity genes, and the decrease in female hormones due to aging.
Anti-aging care is not something that you can see results from in just a few days, so it is important to continue taking measures. First, improve your eating habits, then incorporate measures other than diet, and gradually make a lifestyle that is effective for anti-aging care a habit.