{"id":81023,"date":"2015-02-15T09:57:52","date_gmt":"2015-02-15T07:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=81023"},"modified":"2015-02-15T14:08:22","modified_gmt":"2015-02-15T12:08:22","slug":"natural-ways-treat-sun-damaged-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/02\/15\/natural-ways-treat-sun-damaged-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural ways to treat sun damaged skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The sun\u2019s rays can wreak havoc on the skin, contributing to wrinkles, dryness, broken blood vessels and spots.<\/p>\n<p>There is no magic formula to reverse the damage, but there are ways to prevent further harm.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Things like avoiding harsh sunlight, protecting against harmful chemicals and getting enough sleep, relaxation and exercise should all help.<\/p>\n<p>Diet and lifestyle also play a major role.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Key nutrients are essential as they help skin cells replicate and energise.<\/p>\n<p>Processed foods, stress, free radicals, toxins and low-nutrient diets may accelerate aging and lead to skin deterioration.<\/p>\n<p>Nutritional consultant, Vanessa Ascencao, shares her tips on how to achieve a healthy skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drink water: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The instant you&#8217;re dehydrated, it shows.<\/p>\n<p>The skin looks dull, flaky, saggy and loose.<\/p>\n<p>Cells need water to function optimally.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Consume less sugar: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>sugar may contribute to ageing as it is void of nutrients.<\/p>\n<p>High consumption may lead to damaged collagen and elastin which causes wrinkles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Eat healthy fats: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the youthful glow with the skin\u2019s ultimate food \u2013 essential fatty acids such as coconut oil avocados, olive oil, flax seeds, nuts and fish.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eat foods rich in anti-oxidants: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Free radicals in our bodies cause damage to our cell structures.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrient-rich foods neutralise them.<\/p>\n<p>Consume a wide variety of antioxidants to fight off free radicals which also cause damage and inflammation, a leading cause of wrinkles.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the best sources of antioxidants include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blueberries<\/li>\n<li>Cucrumin<\/li>\n<li>Raw Cacao<\/li>\n<li>Papaya<\/li>\n<li>Pomegranates<\/li>\n<li>Acai berries<\/li>\n<li>Goji berries<\/li>\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n<li>avocado<\/li>\n<li>Raspberries<\/li>\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<li>Seeds<\/li>\n<li>Purple grapes<\/li>\n<li>Dark chocolate (70% or higher of cocoa content)<\/li>\n<li>Organic green tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid chemicals in food and skin care products: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eat organic to lessen your toxic load and use simple skin care products with a low chemical load.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vitamin C: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A diet rich in vitamin C\u00a0may lead to fewer wrinkles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get more sleep: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your skin rejuvenates and repairs itself mostly while you are asleep.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you not only sleep for eight hours a night, but that it is quality sleep.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exercise and sweat: <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sweating releases toxins and exercise increases the circulation of oxygen and nutrients which leads to clearer, firmer skin.<\/p>\n<p>Do something you enjoy, so you keep at it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='fb0c9964fb02be4aa20fd45c68d2ba7b'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Handy tips 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