Learn to prevent skin damage.  It seems common sense to take the necessary measures to prevent skin blemishes and accelerated aging in the first place rather than scramble to undo damage after it has already occurred.  And, in fact, there are simple steps to do just that.

Step Two:  Eat a healthy diet.  Healthy skin starts from the inside, not the outside.  Adequate quantities of necessary minerals, vitamins and nutrients will keep skin radiant, healthy and strong, long after the unhealthy eater’s skin shows signs of advanced aging – wrinkles, sags, fine lines and cellulite.  Tips to improve diet include

Step Three:  Avoid using harsh chemicals which are found in some soaps, cosmetics and moisturizers to clean the face.  These sometimes abrasive and harsh chemicals tend to burn or damage the face’s sensitive skin.  Instead, opt for moisturizers specifically made for the face.  Choose natural cosmetics, soaps and moisturizers over those made from ingredients that can’t be pronounced.  Moreover, look for facial cosmetics and moisturizers which already contain sunscreen.  Check out our feature on SKIN REJUVENATION/ANTI-AGING INGREDIENTS for a list of skin care product ingredients that are helpful for healthy, youthful looking skin.  

Step Four:  Implement a routine exercise program.  It should stimulate the cardiovascular system and promote sweating.  Exercise that results in sweating is actually helping to clear out poisonous toxins from the system and also helps to jump start all other systems of the body to function more efficiently.  The decrease of toxins within the body also decreases the chances that the toxins will need to be excreted through the skin, another common cause of acne and skin blemishes.