Top Beauty Tips

Health and beauty are inseparable. The healthier you are, the better you look. Here are some dos and don'ts to keep you looking your best.

1. Don't smoke. Smoking damages the microcirculation to the skin, making it dull, grey and lifeless. Your hair is affected in the same way. It also leads to the early formation of wrinkles, especially fine lines around the mouth. Many models smoke partly as an attempt to keep slim, but they are in fact wrecking their careers.
2. Keep alcohol intake to a moderate level, no more than 14 units a week. The most important thing is to avoid binges when you drink all your allowance in one go, which is particularly toxic to the liver.
3. Enjoy a healthy, balanced diet, with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to provide essential vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.
4. Regular exercise will help to make your skin glow, give you beautiful poise, and help you keep in good shape.
5. Cover up in the sun. The big danger is ultraviolet light A (UVA) rays, which cause the collagen in the skin to break down, making it thinner and helping wrinkles to form.
6. Get enough sleep. Sleep is essential for body repairs and keeps body and soul ticking along as they should.
7. Find effective ways to deal with stress. Don't let it show in your face and posture.
8. Look after your teeth and have regular check-ups at the dentist.