How to stay looking young: top tips from a doctor
To avoid your skin ageing prematurely, eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, stay indoors when air pollution is bad, quit smoking and avoid stress
As we age, our skin undergoes considerable changes. The onset of wrinkles, spots and dryness are natural signs that the skin has begun a transformation.
Defying ageing is every woman's (or man's) dream, but it's a simple fact of life that as we get older, nature takes its course and the ageing process kicks in.
Can we defy skin ageing? The answer to that million-dollar question is a resounding yes.
In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra was famous for her beautiful skin. Her secret was that she bathed in fresh milk. That may be taking the quest for youthful looks a bit far, but there's still a lot you can do.
To maintain your skin's glow and texture while fighting wrinkles it's important to recognise factors that can contribute to the ageing process, such as stress and the effects of the sun. It's also good for you to get plenty of exercise, enough sleep, and add more omega-3 foods to your diet.
Another simple tip is to believe in the power of retinoids, which are a derivative of vitamin A and can smooth wrinkles and clear brown spots efficiently.