The holidays are here and with the festive season comes lots of travelling with friends and family, whether it is by car, train or plane. Unfortunately travelling can take its toll on our skin because of stress, air conditioning, poor eating habits, lack of water, poor sleep, and reduced movement. Here are 6 simple and effective tips that you can use to keep your skin healthy while travelling this season. Pack smart Security on aeroplanes is very tight these days and any liquids are strictly monitored and need to be placed in clear bags. Save yourself time, space and any damage by packing your skincare products in ziplock bags that are well sealed and taking your products in “travel...
A major factor in ageing is chronic systemic inflammation which produces free-radicals that break down collagen and the skin matrix. It results from various lifestyle factors like stress, poor sleep, eating a diet high in refined sugar and carbohydrates and spending too much time in the sun. Here are 6 natural anti-ageing tips.
The sayings “you are what you eat” and “beauty starts from within” are both accurate because what we eat has a direct effect on the health and appearance of our skin. Eating real foods with healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, minerals and amino acids will get rid of a tired, puffy, aging appearance and leave you with a glowing complexion.Here are 10 skin superfoods that are loaded with nutrients which directly benefit the skin. Blueberries Eating foods rich in antioxidants is one of the most important factors to healthy, radiant skin and blueberries are one of the highest sources of antioxidants of any fruit and vegetable. Antioxidants scavenge free radicals, the compounds that cause cell damage,...
Research shows that our diet can help defend us from skin damage when we spend too much time in the sun. There are several key nutrients that boost your skin’s sun protection naturally, one of the most well-known being antioxidants. These compounds fight free radical damage which occurs when we have prolonged, unprotected sun exposure. Here are 5 foods that can boost your skin’s sun protection naturally: Green Tea Green tea is a herbal drink that is packed with antioxidants which can help to protect the skin from long term sun damage, inflammation and disease. Research has shown that just 2 cups of green tea per day can give your skin extra sun protection. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Omega 3...
Sleep is so important to the health of our whole body and especially our skin, which is why it is often called “beauty sleep”. We put our skin through a lot during the day and 7-9 hours of sleep at night helps to rejuvenate and repair it and leave it looking smooth and radiant. There are a few extra things you can do besides getting a good night’s sleep to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Here are 5 easy tips that you can use for healthy and glowing skin. Dead skin cells can make your skin look dull, dry, uneven and unhealthy. The best way to combat this is to use a natural body scrub a few...
