The skin is the largest and most cared for organ in the
human body, particularly in women. It is a treasure which attracts the most
attention in the day to day life of people. As a living tissue, the cells on
the surface of the skin have to be replaced with new cells all the time as they
die due to ageing and constant exposure to environmental factors.
With age come certain concerns like wrinkles surrounding the
eyes, lips, and fore-head, dryness of the skin, rough and dark spots on
the skin, as well as loss of suppleness. These are all symptoms of ageing associated
with the skin. Aside the natural causes of ageing, factors such as exposure to
Ultraviolet rays from the sun, stress, excessive exposure to computers and
electronics, pollution from the environment, and uncontrolled habits of
smoking, drug and alcohol addiction are also responsible for ageing.
Skin ageing happens continuously from birth and becomes
quicker as one grows older from age 30 and above, due to stress of work,
family, social factors and changes in the body metabolism. Certainly, we cannot
stop ageing just as we cannot stop growth. But there are ways of growing and
ageing gracefully.
HOW TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY SKIN
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Having a skin filled with vitamin A is an
essential component for the formation of the required new cells even as the
skin loses some of its nutrients with age.
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Sufficient balanced diet.
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Lots of water [1.5-3 litres daily].
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Eating lots of fruits and vegetables
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Soya beans, sunflower seeds, corn and sea foods
are all good sources of vitamin E which is essential for a healthy skin.
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What we eat has a huge impact on how we look,
especially when it comes to achieving a youthful look. We should eat plenty of ‘ Smart fats’[omega-3s
and monounsaturated fat]. These help to regenerate the skin at the cellular
level, improve texture and tone as well as help the skin look supple. These
smart fats can be gotten from fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, halibut
and sardines, avocado, olives and olive oil, and help to help achieve that
youthful skin we all covet.
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Studies also suggest that choosing foods rich in
lutein may help protect your skin from the inside out. The best sources of
lutein are egg yolks [but remember 2 eggs a week keeps high cholesterol at
bay], leafy dark green vegetables and fresh corn.
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Foods that are high in antioxidants such as
berries, broccoli, leafy greens, and tomatoes are also great for the skin. We
need antioxidants to help protect the skin from free-radical damage like rough
texture, wrinkles and sun spots.
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If you want your skin to look younger and more
supple, drinking enough water is a must. Dehydrated skin looks wrinkled and
rough. Also, drinking enough water helps you lose weight, aid digestion,
improve your energy and concentration and flush toxins from your body.
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No matter your age, you need to protect your
skin from the sun. Not only can sun exposure lead to skin cancer, it will also
cause dryness, sun spots, wrinkles and other visible signs of aging. If you
spend a lot of time in the sun each day, wear both sunglasses and/or a hat,
prevention is better than cure.
To fight wrinkles and other signs of aging,
you need to keep your skin protected and hydrated. Though you cannot turn back
the hands of time, these anti- aging skincare tips will help keep your skin
smoother and younger looking.
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