Basic Care For Young Looking Skin

Your skin is a fickle organ, and in fact the largest organ you have

. It protects our internal parts from damage and exposure to the elements. As we grow older, the skin begins to look worn and tired, developing wrinkles and age spots.

But, you can keep your skin in good condition to reduce the signs of aging. Your skin needs to be fed and watered just like the rest of your body, so that's a good place to start if you want to keep your skin fresh and young.

If you're not drinking at least six to eight glasses of water each and every day, you're dehydrating your skin. Dehydration is one of the biggest causes of sagging skin and lost elasticity. So if you don't want to see bags under your eyes and wrinkles at the corners of your mouth, start sipping water all day long.

Just like your internal organs need a good supply of vitamins, minerals and proteins to do their jobs, so does your skin. Nutritional deficiencies will cause your skin to look dull and worn down. The best way to combat this is to give your skin some healthy snacks. Stay away from high fat or deep fried foods, and try to keep the refined sugars to a minimum.

Instead, try snacking on nutrient rich fruits and vegetables, lean meats and poultry, low fat dairy products and plenty of whole grains. A well balanced diet will leave your skin glowing, plus help skin cells regenerate, for a younger looking you.

A good moisturizer should also contain a strong sun protection factor. Not only will it moisturize your skin and keep it soft and supple, sealing in natural hydration, but it will protect you from the sun. If you're planning on spending a great deal of time out doors for recreation or gardening, make sure you reapply sunblock regularly. Nothing ages the skin faster than the harmful rays of the sun.

No amount of make up will hide wrinkles or aged skin. If you truly want your skin to remain fresh and youthful, you'll need to get back to the basics of skin care.

by: Tiffany Windhurst

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