Tips for healthy skin

YOUR face is exposed to the elements all day long. This means sun, dirt and other hazards that cause wrinkles and pimples. For smooth skin, follow these simple tips.

Don’t exfoliate too often When you’ve been stuck in a traffic jam and you’re feeling a bit grubby, it’s a natural thing to reach for that lovely creamy wash with the cleaning grains.

However, if you do this every day, you will run the risk of irritating your skin. Keep the grains to once or twice a week, and use a gentler cleanser the rest of the week.

Moisturise in the morning and at night

Stress, pollution and other factors dry out skin. Just after you’ve had your morning and evening shower is a perfect time to slap on moisturiser. Put some on your face, and while it’s soaking in, do the rest of your body.

Pay special attention to your neck, elbows and ankles as these exposed parts are the first to become rough.

Have tuna for lunch

This fish contains essential fatty acids, which is excellent for reducing inflammation that spurs fine lines and redness. Avoid soaking your tuna in mayonnaise.

A good mix is lots of lettuce, fresh tomato, bell pepper, crunchy onion and a drizzle of sun dried tomato dressing – or raspberry vinaigrette if you’re in the mood for sweet.

Start and end the day by drinking water

As more than half of our bodies are made up of water, the whole system begins to falter when we become dehydrated.

Coffee and tea contain water but it’s not the same as water.

Make sure your system is properly hydrated by starting and ending every day with a glass of water.

Hot or cold, it does not matter. Just chug it down.