The Imperial New Delhi

NOTING THAT STRESS is the leading cause of ageing skin, Vijay Wanchoo, senior executive vice president and general manager of The Imperial New Delhi (theimperialindia.com), swears by meditation, pranayama, and yoga to combat skin ailments. “Tension causes an acidic response in the body that is corrosive, and therefore, destructive to blood cells.” Apart from recommending regular cleansing, hydrating, and moisturising of the skin and body, Wanchoo says that healthy skin can be achieved by sending neurological messages from the pineal and pituitary glands to the endocrine system, which is responsible for manufacturing hormones. The neurochemicals thus generated can help protect skin from ageing and decay.