There are all sorts of everyday factors that can take their toll on our skin, but we have 10 tips for keeping it in great condition.
By Hilary Pereira
Keep hydrated
Drinking plenty of fluids aside from alcohol, helps keep your skin plumped up and hydrated, as well as flushing out any toxins.
Apply sunscreen
In the UK, it’s advisable to wear sunscreen daily from April until the end of September.
Eat antioxidants
Antioxidants are substances that are thought to protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals.
Get enough sleep
There’s more to sleep than just making us feel refreshed: sleep enables the body to work at repairing itself, and more cells are regenerated while we
Stop smoking
Smoking has an ageing effect on the skin, as well as putting our general health at risk.
De-stress
Not only can stress cause furrowing and wrinkling of the skin from frowning, it can also trigger skin conditions such as eczema, acne and psoriasis.
Use soap-free cleansers
Soap is alkaline and contains chemicals that strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving it feeling tight and dry.
Moisturise regularly
Using a daily moisturiser – not just on your face, but all over your body – helps to hydrate the outer layer
Exfoliate
New skin cells are generated all the time, with the upper layer eventually dying off to be replaced by cells migrating upwards from below.
Avoid hot baths
Having the a hot bath can strip the skin of important natural oils leaving it dry and scaly.
