Did you know that over 90% of skin ageing is caused by
environmental factors? Protecting yourself from harmful UV rays by means of
an effective sunscreen lotion is your first line of defense against
the sun, no matter what the season is. But there’s more you can do. Here’s our
guide to ingredients that guarantee healthy and glowing skin all year long.
Pumped with antioxidants, coriander
aids in detoxification while jalapeño/chili boosts metabolism. High in Vitamin C,
lime juice will keep your body’s defenses intact and protect against external
factors like the weather.
Custom-made green shake
Make your very own healthy green shake by following the simple 1-2-1 rule. Pick one green veggie (spinach, lettuce or broccoli), any two fruits (grape, apple, orange, melon, papaya, pineapple, banana, mango, kiwi, carrot, peach, cucumber or pear), one base for the shake (soy milk, skim milk, yoghurt, fruit juice or water) and blend. Slurp that green shake for breakfast every day and see the difference in your skin within the week.
Make your very own healthy green shake by following the simple 1-2-1 rule. Pick one green veggie (spinach, lettuce or broccoli), any two fruits (grape, apple, orange, melon, papaya, pineapple, banana, mango, kiwi, carrot, peach, cucumber or pear), one base for the shake (soy milk, skim milk, yoghurt, fruit juice or water) and blend. Slurp that green shake for breakfast every day and see the difference in your skin within the week.
Amla juice
Drink fresh gooseberry (amla) juice on an empty stomach every morning to control your body’s heat and strengthen its defenses against skin ailments. A good blood purifier, amla juice increases your red blood cell count, leaving you with a glowing complexion free of any blemish or impurity.
Drink fresh gooseberry (amla) juice on an empty stomach every morning to control your body’s heat and strengthen its defenses against skin ailments. A good blood purifier, amla juice increases your red blood cell count, leaving you with a glowing complexion free of any blemish or impurity.
Oolong tea (Camellia sinensis)Oolong or Black Dragon tea or our common tea is a rich polyphenol tea that can help delay the ageing of skin and the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. Clinical trials of this tea have confirmed that drinking it 2-3 times a day is effective in combating radical damage to the skin.
Banana, strawberry & mango
smoothiesFull of healthy calories, tropical smoothies—sweet and chilled—are an ideal pick-me-up to spruce up your day. Sure to leave your skin healthy and well hydrated, you can blend the perfect smoothie using an array of fresh fruits (from bananas to strawberries and mangoes) with yoghurt, keeping it fresh, healthy and delicious!
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