That dry, crepe-like feeling is a common cause of premature aging. To turn back the clock you need to tackle it on several levels: Make sure you’re drinking enough water Take a careful look at your diet. Eating healthfully and drinking enough fluids frequently, even if you aren’t thirsty. Are the most effective ways to promote skin health and prevent pre-mature aging. More good fluids, less bad booze. Fluids promote optimal cell renewal for a dewy look and help to clear the body of waste products. Aim for at least eight glasses of plain water every day and then top up with more water or other fluids and hydrating foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. If you struggle to get glasses of plain water down, try sipping unsweetened herbal tea or add orange, lemon, sliced berries or fresh mint to your water to add the flavor. And, before you start celebrating your new skin strategy with a bottle of bubbly, remember that too much alcohol will further cause dehydrated skin. You’d rather replenish it. ...read more

That dry, crepe-like feeling is a common cause of premature aging. To turn back the clock you need to tackle it on several levels: Make sure you’re drinking enough water Take a careful look at your diet. Eating healthfully and drinking enough fluids frequently, even if you aren’t thirsty. Are the most effective ways to promote skin health and prevent pre-mature aging. More good fluids, less bad booze. Fluids promote optimal cell renewal for a dewy look and help to clear the body of waste products. Aim for at least eight glasses of plain water every day and then top up with more water or other fluids and hydrating foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. If you struggle to get glasses of plain water down, try sipping unsweetened herbal tea or add orange, lemon, sliced berries or fresh mint to your water to add the flavor. And, before you start celebrating your new skin strategy with a bottle of bubbly, remember that too much alcohol will further cause dehydrated skin. You’d rather replenish it. ...read more

A lackluster complexion has the same effect as dressing like your mother-it makes you look older than you are. Unfortunately, as we mature, that youthful glow begins to fade. To brighten up, enlist the help of nutrient-dense and whole foods. Nutrient-dense foods are those that provide significant amounts of vitamins and minerals and fewer calories, such as fruits and vegetables or low-fat and fat-free dairy. Vegetables and fruits are also a super sources of anti-oxidants that have been proven to help protect and repair our skin. Eat more real food, pop fewer pills. If your skin is as dull spend more time in the fresh-produce aisle. Anti-oxidants are substances in food which prevent free radical destruction of cells and the oxidative damage that promotes aging. What should you add to your shopping list? Pomegranates, prunes, blueberries, blackberries, purple cabbage, kale, sprouts, kiwi fruit, asparagus, spinach, oranges, apples and watercress that have anti-oxidants. Get your anti-oxidants from natural food sources, rather than in supplement form. Studies find that certain supplements may actually have a negative impact on health. Supplemental beta-carotene, Vitamin A and E may increase mortality, while the potential roles of Vitamin C and selenium on mortality need further study. ...read more