| | Get a glowing, healthy skin! |
| Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems. Here are few tips which if you practice regularly can lead to a healthy and vibrant skin from inside out. |
| Stay active Do some exercise daily as it boosts circulation, which delivers more nutrients to cells and skin. It also increases lung capacity, so you can take in more oxygen and fights age-related diseases. Exercise can also be an ultimate stress reducer. |
| Skin Hydration For skin cells to rejoice, hydration should be from pure, clean water - not liquids such as soda, alcohol, coffee. |
| Sleep and Skin rejuvenation When we sleep, our skin rejuvenation takes place and the skin cells recover from any harm it has suffered during the day. Ensure you get at least 7 (preferably 8) hours of sleep a night. Remove all make-up before going to bed. |
| Anti-ageing tips · Avoid exposing your skin to sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use a sunscreen and wear fully covered clothing when you go out in the sun. · Avoid exposing your skin to heat (this includes hot water). · Quit smoking - Smoking depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients and damages collagen and elastic — fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. |
| Treat your skin gently · Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm rather than hot water. · Avoid using strong soaps as they can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers. |
| Natural supplements |
| Silica- It is a trace mineral that strengthens the body's connective tissues - muscles, hair, ligaments, nails, cartilage, bones and maintains body's ability to heal wounds. Food sources of silica include green beans, strawberries, cucumber, mango, celery. |
| Omega-3 Fatty acids - Dry, inflamed skin or skin with whiteheads or blackheads can benefit from supplementing with essential fatty acids (EFAs). Good sources include chia seeds, flax seeds, and wild-harvested fish oils like Salmon, Tuna, and Mackerel. |
| Vitamin A - It promotes repair of skin and treats acne. Its deficiencies can cause dry, flaky complexion. Low-fat yogurt is a good source. It contains the "live" bacteria that is good for intestinal health. Other sources are low-fat dairy products, chili peppers, carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes and spinach. |
| Vitamin C - It is highly effective at reducing wrinkles and other signs of premature aging, caused by overexposure to the sun or pollution. Food high in vitamin C include red/green bell peppers, guava, kale, parsley, turnips, and broccoli. |
| Vitamin E - When combined with vitamin A, vitamin E is especially effective at preventing certain skin cancers. Food sources with vitamin E content are almonds, sunflower oils, almonds, spinach, peaches, tomatoes, cabbage, and avocados. |
| Caution - It's best to consume vitamin A, C and E from natural food sources as they can be harmful if taken in excessive amounts in supplement form. |
| Antioxidants Green tea - Whether taken orally or applied to the skin, green tea can reduce the damage from ultraviolet rays of the sun, and thus reduce the risk of skin cancer. |
| Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and plums - These four fruits have the highest "total antioxidant capacity" and their benefits for healthy skin are plentiful. |
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