16 Wellness Tips For Women In Their 30s

The body goes through a lot of changes while aging. Different changes can be noticed every decade. To address these, self-care methods may slightly differ. 

The hair, skin, body, and vagina are the most noticeable of the body parts that go through major changes while aging. These changes, if not paid enough attention to, can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being. 

So, here are 16 wellness tips for women in their 30s. 

For Your Hair 

For some women, their hair starts to thin in their 30s. Heredity, stress, and hormonal imbalance are not always the cause. Sometimes, hair thinning among women is caused by insufficient vitamins and minerals. This could be because of childbirth, dieting, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and bad hair care habits. 

Here are a few tips in keeping your hair healthy and well-nourished: 

• Wash Your Hair

When shampooing, it’s ideal to wash your hair only once a day and use the right shampoo for your hair type. 

• Condition Your Hair

When conditioning, finger-comb your hair for an even distribution of the conditioner. Observe how the conditioner affects your hair and find out how often you need to use one. 

• Be Gentle With Your Hair

After washing your hair, you should treat it very gently. Let it air dry instead of using a hairdryer or rubbing it harshly with your towel. 

After drying, use a wide-tooth comb to untangle and style it. Never comb your hair when it’s wet. Your hair is three times more vulnerable to breakage when wet. Finger-combing, however, is better when it comes to fixing your hair. You will also get to massage your scalp more often when finger-combing to help promote blood circulation and hair growth. 

• Visit The Salon

It’s recommended that you get regular haircuts—perhaps every ten to twelve weeks. This will keep your hair healthy and free from split ends that could make your hair look frizzy. 

If you’re thinking of dying your hair, use color that’s within three shades of your natural hair color. 

For Your Skin 

A daily skincare routine can help maintain your overall skin health no matter what your skin type is. It can also help you get rid of acne scars, pimple marks, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. 

Here are four basic steps for your daily skincare routine: 

• Cleanse 

Clean your face, at least, once a day—if you have dry skin and don’t wear make-up—or twice a day with cleansers that don’t leave your skin tight after washing. 

• Applying Serums (Under Sunscreen) 

You can use Vitamin C serums to protect your skin from pollution, brighten your skin, even out the skin tone, and hydrate your skin. You can also use a hydrating face oil to keep your skin from looking dry and dull. 

• Moisturize 

For oily skin, a light, gel-based, and non-comedogenic moisturizer can do the job. For dry skin, use cream-based moisturizers. 

• Apply Sunscreen 

Choose a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF and apply 15 minutes before heading out because it takes a while for it to take effect. Note that if you have a darker skin tone, you’ll need more sun protection. This is because hyperpigmentation is more difficult to correct. 

For Your Body 

When in your 30s, you may notice sudden changes in your body such as significant weight gain. This is because of your changing metabolism. Your metabolic rate changes as you age. 

However, metabolism is not always to blame. There can be other factors that trigger changes in your body such as busy work schedules, bad habits, or certain medical conditions.  

You know for a fact that living a healthy lifestyle can go a long way. It can help prevent and manage life-threatening diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. 

To help remind you of the things you already know and should be doing, here are some lifestyle changes you can make when in your 30s: 

• Exercise 

Squeezing in, at least, 30 minutes of exercise per day can do wonders for your overall health and well-being. Not only does it keep you fit, but it also reduces stress and brightens your mood.  

Cardio will never be enough; you’ll also need weight and resistance training. This will definitely make you feel like a teen again. 

• Eat Right 

Eating right doesn’t mean that you have to go on fad diets. It simply means eating the right kind of food that your body needs.  

You’re in your 30s now, surely you know the kinds of food that are good for you, considering your daily activities. After all, you learned about ‘go, grow, and glow’ back in grade school. 

You’re a woman, and you deserve every good thing the world has to offer. When it comes to food, you can go ahead and eat anything you want as long as it’s taken in moderation and that you burn more than you consume. This can keep you in an ideal weight and state of fitness and improve your quality of life. 

• Get Enough Sleep 

If you’re having trouble getting out of bed, having trouble concentrating, or if you get tired easily, then these may be signs that you’re not getting enough sleep. This can also lead to greater risks for cardiovascular diseases and mental health problems. 

A good six to eight hours a day of sleep can make you feel well-rested and energized when you wake up the following morning. 

For Your Vagina 

Every bit of your body changes as you age, this includes your vagina. Vaginal health is important because it could affect your overall health.  

Here are some tips to keep your vagina healthy: 

• Sleep Naked 

Not only is sleeping naked liberating, but it also helps your vagina breathe. 

• Wear Breathable Panties 

If you’d rather not sleep naked, cotton panties have breathable fabric that is great for your vagina. It limits the amount of moisture that can promote the growth of bacteria.  

• Practice Safe Sex 

You must use protection when having sex. Not only do condoms prevent unwanted pregnancy, but they also keep you safe from different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases (STD).  

When choosing a condom, make sure that it doesn’t contain spermicides. Spermicides can kill good bacteria in your vagina. 

Also, pee and shower after sex. 

• Keep The Pubes 

Your pubic hair protects your vagina from foreign bacteria and helps eliminate issues caused by friction and sweating. 

Doing a bit of trimming is fine to keep your vagina looking sexy. Shaving, on the other hand, can make you feel very itchy when hair grows back, especially when there’s ingrown hair. 

• Keep It Clean  

It’s ideal to wash your yoni with mild soap and water rather than scented products that can cause irritation and wash away good bacteria and lead to infections. Your vagina naturally cleans itself up by balancing bacteria and pH levels. Also, your diet contributes to the natural smell of your vagina. Pineapples can help keep your vagina smelling sweet, asparagus does the opposite. 

Final Words 

Your body goes through a lot of changes as you age. These changes generally affect your hair, skin, body, and vagina. The changes and care required may slightly differ with time. 

There are several ways to maintain your wellness during your 30s, and your diet and lifestyle greatly affect your overall health and well-being. Living a healthy lifestyle can help all women age beautifully and gracefully. Following these 16 wellness tips can make you feel like sweet 16 all over again.