How to Keep Skin Youthful Holistically

The skin is the largest organ in the body, and healthy, youthful-looking skin is a reflection of our overall health. Of course, everyone gets some wrinkles, but eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, avoiding the sun and using cleaning and moisturizing products that are not harsh will help keep your skin youthful. Read on to learn how to keep skin youthful holistically.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Eat a healthy diet. Consume less sugar, red meat and products made of animal protein. Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and choose foods that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids (wild salmon, halibut, soy and wheat germ) and Omega-6 fatty acids (sunflower seeds, poultry, egg yolks and olives).
2. Drink plenty of water. Unsweetened fruit juices and herbal teas are good choices, too, because they hydrate your body. Caffeine is dehydrating, so if you do drink caffeinated beverages you should follow up with a glass of water to keep your skin hydrated.
3. Limit your sun exposure. The depletion of the ozone layer has led to increased rates of skin cancer, and nothing wrinkles the skin like the sun. You do need 10 to 15 minutes a day of sun to help your body produce vitamin D, but avoid excessive sunbathing and try to avoid exposure when the sun is the strongest where you live.
4. Use natural products to clean and moisturize your skin. Check ingredients before you buy--if a product contains chemicals whose names you can't pronounce, it doesn't belong on your skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Vitamins A, C, E and selenium and zinc are also important nutrients for your skin. It is best to get them through the food you eat--if you concentrate on eating a variety of whole foods you will get the vitamins and minerals you need.