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We all want it and some have done crazy things to get it, but how do you get healthy looking skin that is free from blemishes, lines and wrinkles, and acne scars? There are a number of ways you can do this and here are a few of them.
Consume a Balanced Diet
Without a regular supply of nutrients your skin will not stay healthy. It is important that your diet is balanced and that you are eating no less than five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Unless you are allergic to a particular food, your skins ill health is not the result of any particular food but a combination of foods. The lack of certain nutrients has the effect of reducing your immune system’s ability to fight infections including that of the skin
Water
Dehydration is among the main causes of skin looking tired. You should do your best to re-hydrate your body by consuming at least 8-10 cups of water each day. The water you consume should be plain water, not sweetened nor flavoured.
Drink less coffee and tea
Many of the people whose skin is tired looking are likely to have contributed to this situation by constantly consuming a lot of coffee and Tea.These drinks are caffeine based and caffeine has the ability to block the absorption of certain nutrients in the. It is important then that you stop or reduce the amount of coffee and tea you consume to about two cups per day.
Stop smoking
Smoking does not aid in skin care and for healthy skin nicotine is one of the enemies. The blood vessels that brings the skin it nutrients are attacked by Nicotine preventing it from doing its job. This will eventually lead to a number of skin conditions including wrinkles and lines forming on the skin. You should do what you need to do to stop smoking.