HEALTH REPORT
Add a serum You already use a moisturiser on your skin - but what about a serum? Serums are applied prior to routine moisturising, and they leave a silky film on the skin, making it more even, velvety and younger-looking. Look for a serum that is based on jojoba oil: this all-natural wonder ingredient closely resembles the skin’s own sebum and it can therefore penetrate deeply within the skin’s layers to nourish, protect and hold the ageing process at bay. When your body is lacking nutrients as a result of poor diet and a stressful lifestyle, your skin will look tired, dull and lifeless. Over-processed and refined foods, along with too much salt, sugar and trans fats, will contribute to the breakdown of collagen and elastin and so cause skin to become saggy, wrinkled and dry. Choose nutrient-rich whole foods, as they will provide the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are responsible for healthy skin cell membranes, skin cell production and the production of collagen, which provides the skin’s structure and elasticity. An easy way to ensure that you are getting the optimal amount of skin-supportive antioxidants is to take an astaxanthin supplement: this is a powerful carotenoid which helps maintain skin moisture levels, smooth out wrinkles and minimise the appearance of age spots. Top up your collagen levels Nearly three-quarters of your skin is comprised of collagen: this is the main
compound found in the dermis and it is what gives skin its firmness and elasticity. Unfortunately, collagen production in the body starts to decline from around age 21, and existing collagen stores also begin to break down. An easy way to boost your collagen levels and help reverse skin ageing is to supplement your day with collagen – marine collagen is the gold standard for skin health and this is a sustainable and environmentally friendly product. Having regular facial massages will also stimulate collagen production.
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