Things You’ll Need:
Sunscreen SPF 15 or higher
Oatmeal
Lecithin
Olive Oil
If you want to keep your skin youthful and fresh, it’s a good idea to invest in some sunscreen. Sun exposure is the leading cause of wrinkled, dried, and discolored skin. The best way to prevent aging is to protect delicate skin with sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or more.
Another step for healthy, younger looking skin is to exfoliate with a mask. This can be done with a simple household item…oatmeal. Oatmeal rids the skin of dead cells, redness, and irritation. It also relieves dryness, can be used to heal bee stings, and even relieves eczema. Skin loves oatmeal because of it’s nurturing ability.
Take a Lecithin supplement. Lecithin is a fatty substance that supports the regeneration of nerve tissue and skin cells. It also offers a cleansing effect for the skin by helping the sebaceous gland to produce cleansing secretions. This is how skin gets it’s youthful glow. Lecithin supplements are sold at any herb store or general nutrition center (GNC) and can even be found at Walmart. To learn about more of the benefits of Lecithin, check out the resource below.
Foods rich in omega-3′s, such as fish and seafood, also help to promote younger looking skin. These fatty acids keep skin cells moist and give skin it’s healthy glow. A diet lacking in omega-3′s can create dry, brittle skin which enhances the appearance of aging. If you aren’t into eating fish such as mackerel, albacore tuna, or salmon, you can take a fish oil supplement which acts in much the same way.
Cooking with olive oil will also help to enhance youthful looking skin. Olive oil contains a lot of vitamin E which works to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and age spots and also restores skin’s natural oil balance. Olive oil can actually be spread right onto skin to keep it soft and healthy and achieve the same benefits. But you only need a little bit to avoid an excessive oily feel to skin.
Tips & Warnings:
Be kind to your skin every chance you get…use gentle soaps, moisturizers, and sunscreen often.
Do not take any type of supplement without consulting a physician first.
Natural remedies are usually the best remedies.
Avoid fake tanning and sun tanning as they can age skin quickly.
Don’t smoke…smoking ages skin and makes it look wrinkled and yellowed.
Links:
http://lecithinguide.com/
http://www.lecithinguide.info/lecithin-benefits.html
http://www.vitaminstuff.com/supplements-lecithin.html
Written by jaredsgirl
Mental Health Caseworker/Professional Writer
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