The harhness of summer and winter can take their toll on our skin’s condition. To look after your skin throughout the year in all seasons, use these simple tips to safeguard your skin on the inside and outside of your body.
Inside:
Drink water steadily throughout the day – at least two litres or 8 glasses. In hot weather you’ll probably need more as your body will use additional water to regulate your body temperature.
If you find it difficult to drink water throughout the day, increase your ‘high water’ food intake – salads, fruit and vegetables.
Beverages such as alcohol, coffee and traditional tea have a dehydrating effect on the body. Although they are high in water content, the other ingredients within these beverages require the use of water to metabolise. The overall effect is one of dehyrating, rather than hyrdating the body.
Outside:
Develop a daily skin routine where you cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin both morning and night to keep it in peak condition. Even if you aren’t yet into this routine, it is never too late and after a couple of weeks it is likely you will be more than...