Thursday, October 18, 2007

A Clear Complexion Made Easy

One can maintain a clean and clear skin by regulating one's habits. It is inner strength and beauty which gets reflected through th luster of our skin. A complete and nutritional diet which includes essential vitamins and minerals will help to keep your skin soft and smooth. Though there is no direct relation between our diet and outgrowth of pimples but eating a balanced diet with very little oily food will keep us fit and prevent pimples.

Have fibrous fruits daily. Three to four servings a day are recommended. Consumption of root vegetables are very important in skin treatment. Do include them in your lunch or dinner. Vitamins like A & C are known antioxidants and help in preventing cancer.

Have a sound sleep of at least eight hours everynight is very important. If you don't get enough sleep then a catnap of even 30 minutes during the day is a great help. Remember to drink a lot of water. Six to eight glasses of water are recommended. Water helps to flush out toxins.

Exercise for at least thirty minutes everyday. It will improve blood circulation and overall physical and mental health.

Taking a shower immediately after heavy exercise helps us to clean up and tone the skin.

Remember to wash the face before going to sleep. Washing helps remove stale make up.
These are the most simple efforts you can take for keeping your skin healthy and clearer.