Tips for great skin
YOUR face is exposed to the elements all day long. This means sun, dirt and other hazards that cause wrinkles and pimples. For wonderful 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 the 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 scaly.
Include fish in your diet
Fish, especially tuna, contains essential fatty acids, which are good in reducing inflammation that spurs fine lines and redness.
Avoid soaking your tuna in mayo. 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 something sweet.
Start and end the day by chugging water
As more than half of our bodies are made up of water, the whole of our body system begins to falter when we become dehydrated. Coffee and tea contain water but they are not the same as plain water.
Make sure your system is properly lubricated by starting and ending every day with a long drink of water. Warm or cold does not really matter – just drink it down.