We all want to stay young looking and to fight off those dreaded wrinkles as much as is possible but, we can’t fight age and win all the time. Irrespective of this, it makes sense that we age more gracefully and use nature’s store to help us maintain beautiful looking skin and to keep the body’s nutrition levels up. In this modern world, we live far from healthy lives. There are toxins through environmental issues, we eat food filled with unhealthy chemicals and nutrition may be dubious. We also need to exercise as much as possible and, when it comes to looking after our skin, we must start to feed our bodies on the inside and out.

It’s important to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and to monitor how many vitamins and minerals you are having. If you smoke, try to stop as this can have a devastating impact on your skin. Reduce the amount of time you spend out in the sunlight and, if you do plan to be outside for a length of time, use a good sunscreen. Reduce the amount of alcohol consumed and increase the amount of water that you drink as this will keep you hydrated. Stress can also play a considerable role in aging you so, to offset this, try to meditate.

You may not want to go totally-natural when it comes to your new healthy living lifestyle, but, the more you can do so, the better for your health and well-being. When it comes to skincare, many of the products that are on the market now are crammed with unhealthy chemicals and these can have a detrimental impact on your skin as well.

Natural products have a gentler effect on your skin and, you’ve probably heard so much about aloe vera but it really is good for you. It has so many vitamins and minerals as well as fatty acids, amino acids and water. This makes aloe vera so good for its moisturising effect on your skin. It contains a substance known as malic acid and this helps to reduce wrinkles which is especially useful if you want skincare with anti-aging properties. It also contains zinc which aids the production of collagen and, it can shrink your pores too. As a drink, it is beneficial for your digestive tract, but it also helps to remove toxins from your system and is a wonderful detox.

Vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy skin and vitamin C, E and Selenium are useful antioxidants. Vitamin E has long been used in skin care and you can gain vitamin E from your diet by eating pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds but you can also eat strawberries, oranges and broccoli and giving yourself a boost. It’s worth reading up on fruits and vegetables so to gain some extra vitamins and by feeding your body, you boost your skin and your health. Vitamin C is good for the production of collagen. Selenium can also help with hormone health and reduce menopausal symptoms which is linked to skin care. It’s an antioxidant.

Coconut oil has become very popular of late. It helps to reduce wrinkles because it strengthens connective tissues and helps to exfoliate skin too. It contains vitamins E and A, is vital for collagen production and an antioxidant.

Honey is antibacterial and is perfect for purifying the skin. It helps to remove pollutants and can aid the cleaning of your skin. Make sure you avoid the eye area but keep the honey solution on for up to 10-minutes. Rinse with warm water and once your face is dry, then, moisturise. Avocados are another moisturising fruit that contains vitamin A, D and E which can help to ease skin if you have had too much sun. It also helps to reduce skin inflammation. You can make face masks and moisturiser from an avocado.

Almond oil has a great many benefits and can help with acne, rashes or, if your skin is dry. It’s perfect if you wish to add a few drops of your favourite aromatherapy oil to it and is naturally antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral. One of the best remedies for healthy looking, supple skin is to drink plenty of water. You should aim for up to 8 glasses of water per day and it helps to flush out any toxins from your bloodstream but also, from your body’s cells. Your skin will feel better and you won’t suffer from the risk of dry, cracked skin. Try increasing some of the natural products in your skincare regime and learn a little more about what works for you.