Moisturize!

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer. Most people will splurge on their cars but not on their faces. A high-quality moisturizer goes a long way in smoothing lines and wrinkles. Be sure to buy according to your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or combination. And don’t forget your neck! The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face. Hence, it wrinkles and loses elasticity faster. Remember to always use gentle upward strokes when applying moisturizer.

Exercise

If you are fit, then you will look it both inside an

Let’s face it; nobody wants to grow old gracefully. Just the thought of wrinkles, crow’s feet, and sagging skin makes most of us want to scream in terror at the horror of ageing. But unless you want to be nipped, tucked, vacuumed, injected, stapled, or worse, you have no choice other than to look for healthy alternatives to costly and, at times, dangerous medical intervention.

It’s not too late! There are several healthy and natural ways to maintain your beauty and keep yourself glowing well into the golden years. Here are a few that will help you put your best face forward and greet the World head-on!

You Are What You Eat

A healthy and well-balanced diet is an essential key to radiant and youthful skin. If your diet consists of fast-food burgers and greasy pizza, your skin will show it. Purge your body of all of the junk and you will see results in a matter of weeks. There are many ways to cleanse your system and get back on the right track!

Eliminate as much sugar from your diet as possible. Sugar causes inflammation of the skin as it attaches to collagen, which results in saggy and rigid skin. Alternatives to sugar are honey or even a sugar-substitute like Splenda. It also essential to follow a low carbohydrates diet because ‘carbs’ like bread, pasta and rice convert to sugar in the body.

Proteins act as anti-inflammatories that promote anti-aging. The best sources of protein can be found in foods like fish, yogurt, eggs, and cottage cheese.

A diet that is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables also helps maintain both external and internal workings of the body.

Antioxidants-

The combination of the Sun, pollution, and stress cause ‘Free Radicals’, which wreak havoc on our skin. Free Radicals also cause inflammation of the skin but worse than that they attack our cells, which triggers the break down of collagen in our skin. Luckily, antioxidants wipe out these harmful effects. Tomatoes, pomegranate juice and green tea are excellent sources of antioxidants. Try incorporating at least one antioxidant into your daily menu.

Hydration Nation!

Water is the ultimate beauty product because when your skin is dehydrated you look a lot older. The key to beautiful skin is hydration. Water flushes out toxins from your system and it also revitalizes and replenishes your body. So, try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Stay Out of the Sun

Our skin automatically ages at its’ own rate but add the Sun and you have a recipe for disaster! The Sun increases the effects of aging dramatically and the UV damage causes uneven skin color, age spots, lesions and skin cancer. The Sun also sucks out the essentials vital to youthful skin, which are moisture, collagen and elastic fibers. Do your best to stay out of the Sun. And when you have no choice but to be in the Sun wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 or higher. Always try to wear a hat with a wide brim when you are out in the Sun. Our noses actually get burned first and that’s why skin cancer on the nose and face are common.

Moisturize!

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer. Most people will splurge on their cars but not on their faces. A high-quality moisturizer goes a long way in smoothing lines and wrinkles. Be sure to buy according to your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or combination. And don’t forget your neck! The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face. Hence, it wrinkles and loses elasticity faster. Remember to always use gentle upward strokes when applying moisturizer.

Exercise

If you are fit, then you will look it both inside and

You Are What You Eat

A healthy and well-balanced diet is an essential key to radiant and youthful skin. If your diet consists of fast-food burgers and greasy pizza, your skin will show it. Purge your body of all of the junk and you will see results in a matter of weeks. There are many ways to cleanse your system and get back on the right track!

Eliminate as much sugar from your diet as possible. Sugar causes inflammation of the skin as it attaches to collagen, which results in saggy and rigid skin. Alternatives to sugar are honey or even a sugar-substitute like Splenda. It also essential to follow a low carbohydrates diet because ‘carbs’ like bread, pasta and rice convert to sugar in the body.

Proteins act as anti-inflammatories that promote anti-aging. The best sources of protein can be found in foods like fish, yogurt, eggs, and cottage cheese.

A diet that is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables also helps maintain both external and internal workings of the body.

Antioxidants-

The combination of the Sun, pollution, and stress cause ‘Free Radicals’, which wreak havoc on our skin. Free Radicals also cause inflammation of the skin but worse than that they attack our cells, which triggers the break down of collagen in our skin. Luckily, antioxidants wipe out these harmful effects. Tomatoes, pomegranate juice and green tea are excellent sources of antioxidants. Try incorporating at least one antioxidant into your daily menu.

Hydration Nation!

Water is the ultimate beauty product because when your skin is dehydrated you look a lot older. The key to beautiful skin is hydration. Water flushes out toxins from your system and it also revitalizes and replenishes your body. So, try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Stay Out of the Sun

Our skin automatically ages at its’ own rate but add the Sun and you have a recipe for disaster! The Sun increases the effects of aging dramatically and the UV damage causes uneven skin color, age spots, lesions and skin cancer. The Sun also sucks out the essentials vital to youthful skin, which are moisture, collagen and elastic fibers. Do your best to stay out of the Sun. And when you have no choice but to be in the Sun wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 or higher. Always try to wear a hat with a wide brim when you are out in the Sun. Our noses actually get burned first and that’s why skin cancer on the nose and face are common.

Moisturize!

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer. Most people will splurge on their cars but not on their faces. A high-quality moisturizer goes a long way in smoothing lines and wrinkles. Be sure to buy according to your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or combination. And don’t forget your neck! The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face. Hence, it wrinkles and loses elasticity faster. Remember to always use gentle upward strokes when applying moisturizer.

Exercise

If you are fit, then you will look it both inside an

Proteins act as anti-inflammatories that promote anti-aging. The best sources of protein can be found in foods like fish, yogurt, eggs, and cottage cheese.

A diet that is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables also helps maintain both external and internal workings of the body.

Antioxidants-

The combination of the Sun, pollution, and stress cause ‘Free Radicals’, which wreak havoc on our skin. Free Radicals also cause inflammation of the skin but worse than that they attack our cells, which triggers the break down of collagen in our skin. Luckily, antioxidants wipe out these harmful effects. Tomatoes, pomegranate juice and green tea are excellent sources of antioxidants. Try incorporating at least one antioxidant into your daily menu.

Hydration Nation!

Water is the ultimate beauty product because when your skin is dehydrated you look a lot older. The key to beautiful skin is hydration. Water flushes out toxins from your system and it also revitalizes and replenishes your body. So, try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Stay Out of the Sun

Our skin automatically ages at its’ own rate but add the Sun and you have a recipe for disaster! The Sun increases the effects of aging dramatically and the UV damage causes uneven skin color, age spots, lesions and skin cancer. The Sun also sucks out the essentials vital to youthful skin, which are moisture, collagen and elastic fibers. Do your best to stay out of the Sun. And when you have no choice but to be in the Sun wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 or higher. Always try to wear a hat with a wide brim when you are out in the Sun. Our noses actually get burned first and that’s why skin cancer on the nose and face are common.

Moisturize!

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer. Most people will splurge on their cars but not on their faces. A high-quality moisturizer goes a long way in smoothing lines and wrinkles. Be sure to buy according to your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or combination. And don’t forget your neck! The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face. Hence, it wrinkles and loses elasticity faster. Remember to always use gentle upward strokes when applying moisturizer.

Exercise

If you are fit, then you will look it both inside an

Water is the ultimate beauty product because when your skin is dehydrated you look a lot older. The key to beautiful skin is hydration. Water flushes out toxins from your system and it also revitalizes and replenishes your body. So, try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

Stay Out of the Sun

Our skin automatically ages at its’ own rate but add the Sun and you have a recipe for disaster! The Sun increases the effects of aging dramatically and the UV damage causes uneven skin color, age spots, lesions and skin cancer. The Sun also sucks out the essentials vital to youthful skin, which are moisture, collagen and elastic fibers. Do your best to stay out of the Sun. And when you have no choice but to be in the Sun wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 or higher. Always try to wear a hat with a wide brim when you are out in the Sun. Our noses actually get burned first and that’s why skin cancer on the nose and face are common.

Moisturize!

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer. Most people will splurge on their cars but not on their faces. A high-quality moisturizer goes a long way in smoothing lines and wrinkles. Be sure to buy according to your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or combination. And don’t forget your neck! The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face. Hence, it wrinkles and loses elasticity faster. Remember to always use gentle upward strokes when applying moisturizer.

Exercise

If you are fit, then you will look it both inside an

Moisturize!

Invest in a high-quality moisturizer. Most people will splurge on their cars but not on their faces. A high-quality moisturizer goes a long way in smoothing lines and wrinkles. Be sure to buy according to your skin type: normal, oily, dry, or combination. And don’t forget your neck! The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face. Hence, it wrinkles and loses elasticity faster. Remember to always use gentle upward strokes when applying moisturizer.

Exercise

If you are fit, then you will look it both inside and out. If you are not fit, then your age will definitely show. The burden of excess fat and flab slows down our gait and increases our aches and pains (All of this will be evident on your face the next time you try to squeeze between the car seat and the steering wheel at the local ‘jemia’!) Maintaining a regular exercise regimen is essential for looking beautiful and staying slim & trim. Aim for 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity at least 5 times a week. As the saying goes, “You are only as old as you FEEL!”

There is nothing like working up a sweat to clear out pores and release impurities like oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells from your skin. An added benefit is that by getting your heart pumping and increasing your oxygen intake, you actually help your body to clean itself out. As a result, you will notice a healthy glow and more refined skin tone every time you hit the gym!

Get Your Zzzzzzzzzzzzz’s

When you are deprived of your beauty sleep, you and everyone around you can see it! Puffiness, drab skin, dark circles and bags under your eyes are all telltale signs that you are not getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation (www.sleepfoundation.org), sleep deprivation causes your body to age more rapidly. People who suffer from insomnia should try their best to eliminate stress and cut caffeine from their diets. They also recommend getting between 6-8 hours of sleep per night. The Kitchen Beautician

You only have to go as far as your pantry or refrigerator to find the best quality beauty essentials. There is no need for high-priced treatments in salons when the kitchen beautician always has a recipe for ultra magnificent beauty!

For a 5-star facial, put a warm and wet towel on your face for five minutes. Then slather your face with a combination of 100% natural honey and a tsp. of oatmeal. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse.

For hands that say, “Hold me,” pour 1 Tbl. of olive oil in your hand and 1 Tbl. of sugar. Massage all over your hands for 3 minutes. Rinse.

For a pearly white smile, brush your teeth at least every 2 weeks with bicarbonate of soda. This helps to remove stains and polishes your teeth.

The path to beauty is paved with sharp and rugged stones. If you can navigate through the restrictions, remedies, and lifestyle changes then you will find that this is one quest where you have earned the fruits of your labor. And without having to cut or maim yourself!