The Food Critic

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Avoid the sun for a (healthier skin)

Sunlight may be great if you’re a plant, but as people, it is one of our worst enemies in the fight against ageing.  Avoiding the sun can profoundly help our skin age slower. 

Scientists have proven that people who do not use sunblock are 10 times more likely to show earlier signs of ageing before they reach their 30’s.  Skin quality can start to deteriorate in our late twenties, but moisturizing regularly and avoiding the sun can make delay the effects of aging for at least 10 years.  Not only will your protect yourself from wrinkles when you avoid the sun, but you can also protect yourself from skin-cancer.

Our skin needs all the care we can give if we want it to remain youthful and radiant for a long time. Every decision we make, from the food we eat to the products we use on our face, all contribute to the general health of our skin.  Following these steps may not ensure a longer life, but it can definitely ensure a younger, fresher skin – and we really don’t have to look a year older than we actually are.

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