Healthy and balanced diet – Eat foods rich in antioxidants will fight off the effects of free radical damage and include, prunes, all berries, apples, raisins, plums, onions, eggplant, beans,  Vit E, Vit A, Vit C, Alfalfa sprouts, beta-carotene and other carotenoids.

A consistent and appropriate skin care regimen – Know your skin type (oily, normal, sensitive, combination, dry). Adopt routines and rituals for morning and evening that includes, cleansing, toning, moisturizing and protecting.

Healthy physical lifestyle – this includes, exercise, getting enough sleep, avoid smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and the use of drugs.

Foes of our skin

Free radicals – are molecules, which are responsible for cell damage and aging.

Inflammation – This is the bad ass of the body. It can build up and cause problems like acne and heart disease. And by the way, it’s the underlying cause of most major, killer diseases on this planet, including cancer and diabetes.

Ultraviolet Radiation –  are the harmful combination of UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can cause visible damage such as freckles, tanning, and burning, all of which are indications of internal cell damage sometimes to the DNA. UVB rays are not immediately noticeable, but penetrates further into the skin and cause greater damage than UVA rays. Continued damage can lead to wrinkles and skin cancer.