Revealed -- expert tips for younger skin

Growing older means becoming settled in career and personal life, but it also takes away our youthful looks. Wear sunscreen, eat well and get sufficient sleep to keep your skin looking young.

Kiran Lohia, medical director of Lumiere Dermatology, shared a few healthy tips for skin:

• Eat healthy meals with lots of fruits and vegetables to help prevent oxidative damage. And, don't forget to eat enough protein so your skin can create collagen and elastin.
• Sleep at least seven to eight hours a night so your skin has enough time to rejuvenate and heal itself.
• Exercise daily and avoid alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. Daily exercise has been proven to help keep your skin younger, while avoiding toxins will help preserve its natural youth.
• The sun's rays cause skin ageing, so protecting from them is essential. Wear sunscreen of at least SPF 30++ so that you are protected from both UVA and UVB rays. Reapply it after every four hours.

Here are a list of foods that may help you look younger.

Sweet potatoes: They contain vitamin A which is anti-inflammatory and helps fight off acne-causing bacteria. It also has vitamin C which helps prevent acne and heals it if you already have it.

Pumpkin seeds: It is packed with zinc, an essential in the creation of new skin cells and an aid in protein synthesis and collagen formation. It controls the production of oil in the skin and adds colour and brightness to the complexion.

Apples: Vitamin C found in these fruit, helps to firm and tone the skin. It prevents free-radical damage, protects your skin cells and delays signs of ageing.

Beets: They are a great source of anthocyanins a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation and slows down the ageing process and helps prevent wrinkles. Beetroot is also good for overall health.

With inputs from IANS

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