3 skin savers

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DON’T SMOKE

Guilty of the odd puff when drinking? ‘Chemicals in cigarettes age you prematurely,’ says consultant dermatologist Dr Iaisha 2 Ali, from Charing Cross Hospital. DITCH THE STRAW Sucking on straws causes fine lines around the mouth to form due to the pursing action. Drink directly from a glass to fight 3 the wrinkles.

CUT OUT SUGARY COCKTAILS There’s a link between an aged appearance and levels of sugar in the blood. ‘Consuming too much causes collagen and elastin to become fragile and prone to damage, meaning skin loses its “snap-back”,’ explains consultant dermatologist Dr Nick Lowe***.