Exercise
People who are physically fit look good and feel good. A regular
exercise program will help to lengthen your life, improve your
appearance, build your self-confidence, reshape your figure and delay
the aging process. Exercise also benefits the skin by helping to
maintain a clear circulation, calming the nerves and promoting a
deeper, more revitalizing sleep.
Alcohol
Alcohol can dehydrate the skin and impede circulation, thus robbing the
skin of precious moisture and vital nutrients. It can lead to broken or
distended capillaries, especially over the nose and cheeks. It also
depletes the body of vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy
complexion. Recent studies have shown that women are more susceptible
to the ill effects of alcohol than men.
Nutrition
Eating a varied diet rich in whole, natural foods, balanced in protein,
fats and carbohydrates; and void of chemicals, adulteration and
refinement is something that will allow you to realize your potential
as a physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual being. Certainly
the health and beauty of your skin depends on it.
Sleep
People are constantly on the go, but also constantly encouraged to be
physically fit. However, it is rarely mentioned that to balance our
busy active days, we also need enough rest and sleep. The skin will
mirror a well rested body with vitality and a healthy glow.
Smoking
Cigarette smoking robs the skin of its vitality and potential for being
smooth and attractive. The skin suffers from the deteriorative effects
of carbon monoxide and nicotine in the circulatory system, depriving
the skin tissue of much needed oxygen and vital nutrients. People who
smoke have a depleted, pallid complexion and skin that wrinkles
prematurely.
Water
Water is essential for the hydration of the skin to keep it moist,
soft, supple and clear. Loss of moisture from the skin is one main
cause of wrinkles. The average person needs six to eight glasses of
clean, pure water each day. Hot weather and exercising require an
increase in the amount of water needed. (Soda, tea, coffee, juice and
alcohol can not substitute for water.) Water is a natural appetite
suppressant. Water rids the body of waste materials.
