The 5 Habits of Healthy Skin
1. Protection from the sun. Become sunwise by using a broad-screen sun-protection cream all year round.
2. Don’t worry, be happy. People who believe they look good have a strong sense of self-esteem, are freed from anxiety and enjoy high energy levels. Stress and anxiety cause accelerated free-radical activity and restricted blood and oxygen flow to the cells. Try multi-beneficial activities like yoga, dancing and walking.
3. Where there’s smoke…there are wrinkles. Aside from those tell-tale lines around your mouth, smoking robs the skin of oxygen and precious Vitamin C, doubling the rate at which it ages.
4. Sleep well! Sleep is the foundation of your wellbeing. Human growth hormone is released to revitalise your body and regenerate cells. The way you sleep also determines your wrinkle pattern. If you favour one side, your face may end up more pleated on that side!
5. Eat well! Your fork could be your best weapon against skin ageing. Think of it as a ‘two pronged attack’ - your skin creams do the work on the surface and your diet tackles the task from the inside. Eating the right foods give the skin the nutrients it needs to be healthier, brighter, smoother and even less wrinkled. The best beauty foods are anti-oxidant-rich berries, broccoli, butternut, dark-leafed greens, oatmeal, olive oil, salmon and soy. And, last but not least, water.
