Steps to Healthier Skin, Younger-Looking Skin

1. GET ENOUGH SLEEP. Although everyone’s different, an average of seven to eight hours a night will improve bags and tired eyes.

2. STOP SMOKING. It’s not just bad for your lungs, it wreaks havoc on your skin. Smoke causes fine lines around the lips and eyes; deprives skin of oxygen; and reduces circulation, which makes skin dull. In addition, smoking makes skin heal more slowly, according to studies in 2004 at the University of California, Riverside.

3. DRINK MODERATELY. Too much alcohol dehydrates the skin, leaving it dull and dry, and it can contribute to a puffy face and sallow complexion.

4. EAT FOODS WITH FATTY ACIDS. These potent antioxidants are core components of sebum; without them, skin can be dry and flaky. You can get fatty acids from foods like salmon, walnuts, and sesame seeds or from supplements.

5. LIMIT SWEETS. Some dermatologists believe that too much sugar causes a breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers (in a process called glycation) and makes skin cells more vulnerable to damage from sun and pollution.

6. BREAK A SWEAT. Exercise increases blood flow to the skin, delivering oxygen and nutrients, so your complexion temporarily looks rosy.

Source: Fitness and Beauty

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August 29, 2008 at 12:32 PM Reply Delete Delete

Great Tips! Thank you.

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