Your skin is your greatest asset but people tend to take it for granted. In
order to retain your youthful skin it is necessary to take care of it
from day one. Unfortunately many people put their skin through so
much abuse that they look prematurely old by their 40’s and 50’s.
Wrinkles are a part of growing old gracefully but you can do a
lot to reduce them and prevent your skin from aging.

Weather: the sun and wind are great enemies of your skin and will create
all sorts of wrinkles and crevices in your skin, but you can do
something about it.

•When you go out you should use a natural sunscreen to protect your skin
against harmful UV rays.
•Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and stop you from squinting
against the sun. When you crease up your eyes you will get those
crows feet. You can also wear a broad brim hat.

Other tips to keep your skin looking younger:

•Keep your skin hydrated: this will make it suppler and less inclined to get
damaged and wrinkle. You can do this by drinking plenty of
water and using a moisturizer.
•Avoid tanning beds: a tan can be beautiful but not from a tanning bed.
These are extremely harmful to your skin and should be used
very sparingly if you want to preserve your skin.
•Lipstick: is great for your lips and will keep them soft and supple.
•Sleep: remember to get enough sleep. This will help reduce those dark
shadows under your eyes. It will also help you to maintain your
overall health and that of your skin.
•Nutrition: You are what you eat and this applies particularly to your skin.
If you eat more whole grain products and less refined foods
you will get more nutrition and less digestive problems. Fruits and
vegetables are very important because of the vitamins and minerals
that they provide. Vitamins and minerals are very important to
healthy skin. Vitamin E, A and C are especially good as they reverse
the aging process in your skin. Cutting out refined sugar and
junk food will also improve the health of your skin.
•Try to use natural make up: some of the chemicals that are in make up
would really make you shudder if you knew what they were and if
you do not you should not be putting them on your face. Always
remove your make up before you sleep to let your skin breathe and
prevent the pores from clogging.

Using anti-aging creams and lotions etc:

•Always try to use a small amount at first and do a patch test.
•Research the product carefully. You can do this at forums and review
sites.
•Try to use products with all natural ingredients. Look through the
ingredient list before you purchase anything. Some products contain
ingredients that are not good for your skin.

With these tips you can go a long way towards keeping your skin healthy
and younger looking.

Copyright 2009 Kim Snyder Owner Overall Beauty.com!
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