We all know that the environment and our lifestyle affect our overall health and how we look.
Toxins are everywhere, the air we breathe, the food we eat and products we use.
Over time you start to notice those laughter lines deepening, tiredness, age spots, and loss of skin tone.
This is because your skin has been working overtime blocking toxins from entering your body and eliminating them.
To revive tired-looking skin, prevent skin damage, and ultimately look younger, we need to purify our body and skin by removing damaging toxins.
Here are 5 strategies to help you purify your skin from the inside.
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Improve your digestion To get that glowing skin, make sure your digestive system is working well to remove the toxins from your system.
Load up on high fiber foods like brown rice, fruits (especially those eaten with their skin such as apples, pears, plums), vegetables, whole grain bread and cereals.
Fiber clears your system by ensuring speedy elimination of waste.
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Flush out toxins Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day .
This should be an anti-aging mantra, more if you are exercising on a hot day.
It helps the kidneys and liver process and eliminate metabolic wastes.
Water plumps the skin and makes wrinkles less apparent.
Start the day by drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Wait 30 minutes before you have your breakfast.
If you drink sodas, start replacing them with filtered water today.
You will be amazed at the results in just 2 weeks.
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Sweat it out Choose an exercise regime that you enjoy, even if its just walking.
Do it 3 -4 times week, 40 minutes a day and sweat out all the impurities.
Seek your doctor's advice first if you are starting out.
Getting your blood pumping adds that youthful glow.
If you enjoy taking baths, you'll be glad to know that hot baths help draw out toxins from the body.
Add Epsom or bath salts to improve the detoxification process and soothe the day's stress away.
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Nourish your skin Nourish your skin by adding delicious nuts, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet and removing from it sugar-based snacks and junk food.
For best results, fresh fruits should be taken 30 to 60 minutes before meals.
Nuts and fish contain good fatty acids that reduce or eliminate skin inflammation that increases the risk of wrinkles.
Fish oil supplement is a great alternative as they are easily available at health stores.
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Vitamin A, C & E for damage control This powerful anti-oxidant trio help tackle the harmful effects of free radicals that damage skin cells and are key for healthy toxin-free skin.
Plus, Vitamin C is pivotal in producing collagen, the protein that keeps skin supple and tight.
You can get these vitamins from fruits, vegetables, juices or supplements.
Remember, juices, just like fresh fruits, ought to be taken before meals and not with meals for best results.
Removing toxins from you body and nourishing your skin will help you look younger, feel better and more vibrant, no matter what your age.
Start today and add other anti-aging tips as you journey on the road to a healthier and more youthful you.