8 Tips For Getting Radiant Skin

1. Detox your body

It is true: The outside of your body reflects what's going on inside of it. Skin conditions develop when the skin can't do its job of eliminating toxins efficiently, which happens because the other eliminative organs are overloaded as well. Talk to a natural health care professional to find a detox program that works for you, or take a load off your system and benefit your skin by doing the following:

• Drink warm lemon water each day to help flush toxins from the body.
• Cut out sugar and alcohol for a few days (at least five) to give your body and skin a break.
• Up your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to boost the amount of skin-saving nutrients you're getting.
• Limit salty snacks, which can cause swelling and water retention.
  

2. Make your sunscreen work harder for you

 Antioxidants like vitamin C offer an extra layer of protection again environmental damage and toxins, diverting them before they can damage your cells. "That's why applying them as part of your morning routine boosts the efficacy of your sunscreen," explains Amiry. "It's important to know that sunscreens are chemicals that you are applying to your skin and they absorb into your body. So, use a lighter sunscreen daily such as SPF 15 along with vitamin C and a higher sunscreen (about 30) every two hours if you are outdoors for a long period of time." 

 3. Get some beauty sleep

Sleep affects your physical and mental well being. "When you sleep, you're allowing your body to begin the proper healing process," Chalmers says. "Try a melatonin supplement to help regulate your natural sleep cycles and get your body back on track." This will, in turn, lead to glowing skin.

4. Breathe + Sweat.  

Maximize oxygen flow to your cells and increase your life force by moving your body each and every day. Getting physical stimulates the lymphatic system and promotes the release of toxins through the skin (our largest detox organ) when we sweat. Deep breathing in the open fresh air is always preferred to the stale, enclosed air at the gym, so when you have the opportunity to take your workout outdoors go for it! I know that whenever I go for a nice long walk outside in the fresh air I can’t help but notice that my skin almost always looks more refreshed and rejuvenated afterwards.

5. Don't wait to moisturise

Most creams and lotions have key ingredients that create a protective barrier on the surface of the skin to lock in moisture, but because skin cools itself by evaporating water, you only have a few minutes before that hydration is gone forever. Slather on a moisturiser with natural silicone, while your face is still damp. Alexiades-Armenakas' research shows that it locks in moisture for up to 24 hours, plumping and improving the appearance of fine lines as skin drinks up the moisture (like the difference between a raisin and a grape).
  
6. Snack on watermelon

Adding a lycopene-rich food, such as this juicy pink treat, "helps reduce damage and redness caused from sun exposure, prevents future wrinkling and possibly even lowers skin cancer risk," says Elizabeth Somer, nutritionist and author of Eat Your Way to Sexy. Aim for one cup each day by tossing it in salads, salsas, and smoothies. Or try her recipe for refreshing ice cubes: Purée watermelon, sweeten with concentrated apple juice, pour into an ice tray, and freeze. Then add cubes to water (fizzy or still) for a refreshing, skin-saving mocktail.

7. Lemons

It has high Vitamin C content and natural bleaching properties making it a good cleanser that lightens blemishes, acne scars, spots and skin tone. Start your day by drinking 1 glass of warm water mixed with a dash of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach. This fights cellulite and clears your skin from within.
A mixture of lemon juice and honey reduces blemishes and acquire glowing skin.

8. Papaya:

A rich source of antioxidants and an enzyme called papain, papaya can banish skin impurities and remove dead skin cells when used on the skin.
Rub your face gently with the inside of the papaya for about a minute to exfoliate, cleanse and soften your skin.Blend papaya, add 2 tablespoons of either honey or yogurt and use this mixture as a mask. Rinse with lukewarm water after 20 minutes and follow up with a moisturizer to notice the difference.