You have to grow thick skin, and that only comes with time and learning.  ~Karlie Kloss

Having a thick skin means you are able to keep from getting upset or offended by things other people say or do.  It is a sign of resilience and strength.  And it does come with time.

Unfortunately, time wreaks havoc on our actual skin. Skin thins as we become older due to a variety of reasons including sun exposure, medications, and even lifestyle choices. Is there anything you can do to develop “thicker skin”?

Absolutely! You can actually thicken your skin cells, prevent further thinning, and have healthy, supple skin again!

Here are 4 simple tips to help you get started.

The sun degrades the collagen and elastin in your skin, both of which play a huge role in your skin’s healing ability, elasticity, and thickness.  

You must take steps to protect your skin when you are outdoors.

Find a sunscreen of SPF of 30 or more, apply generously, and reapply every two hours or more if you are swimming or sweating a lot.

Vibriance Sheer Zinc Sunscreen is good for all complexions that hydrates as it protects.

Find shaded areas or spend some time indoors during the hottest part of the day which is when the sun is at its most harmful. Cover up exposed skin while outdoors.

These would include almonds, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds.

Experts also suggest eating a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, wild-caught freshwater fish like trout and catfish, legumes such as chickpeas (garbanzo beans), lentils, or pinto beans.

Taking a Vitamin C supplement may help keep your body from bruising so easily.  Eating a diet rich in vitamins and minerals is also suggested to maintain healthy skin.

Include plenty of fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and proteins. Vitamin E can also support skin health.  Fats in foods such as almonds and avocados can help keep the skin supple.

Hydrated skin is more elastic and healthier, so you want to make sure to use a good moisturizer.

You may want to look for creams that contain retinol which comes from Vitamin A like Vibriance Retinol Serum.

It is possible that retinol can help normalize your skin and prevent further thinning. Give your skin the care it deserves by selecting products for each part of your body including the face and neck.

Choose products that will help slow down thinning of the skin. Vibriance has a great Age Defying Body Serum that contains nourishing ceramides and peptides that will improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Thinning skin just happens as we grow older.  We live our lives, and as we do, our bodies will experience the effects of that.  Accept that this will happen, and take steps to decrease the thinning of your skin - and love the skin you’re in!  

Cheers to you, positive aging, and beautiful skin!