Photo models and cover girls don’t always have perfect profiles, lovely eyes, or sexy lips. Yet their skin looks smooth and shiny providing a nice appearance in overall. Skin is obviously the most factor determining one’s beauty.

When we were teens or still in our twenties, we almost had no skin problem. No wrinkles, no aging spots… no dryness. However, have you ever seen a 75 year old lady still having a smooth and youthful skin? I did. Some people have the aging effect on their skin earlier, and others later. So, what makes the difference?

Women always dream to have a youthful skin. Every woman does. Fortunately, it does not end up a dream only. You can have that youthful look, no matter how old you are. Beauty is actually not only skin deep…. it is even deeper, depends on what you have ‘under’ your skin. Also never forget the fact that beautiful skin is healthy skin. . So everything you do (for your skin), do it for the health of your skin!

A proper diet keeps longer your skin’s youth

Your skin indicates your health in general. If you skin looks poor, you may lack some nutrition for your body. Improper nutrition can even cause some illness.

Milk is good for new cells formation for it’s rich of fatty acid. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water daily moistens your skin and cleanses cells in your body. Vitamins A and B are essential; they are found in green and yellow veggies, fruit, cheese, eggs, margarine, liver and milk.

Vitamin C avoids dry skin and scalp problems such as dandruff. Fresh fruit and vegetables are the best resources for vitamin C. If you find yourself easily bruised, you may lack vitamin E. Dull hair and dry skin may indicate lack of iron. Vegetables and red meat are iron resources. Protein is absolutely needed for your skin and for your health in general.

Chocolates may cause acne in some cases. If you easily have acne, avoid food containing iodine, such as seafood, peanut, spinach, and cabbage. Caffeine and alcohol can effect vasodilatations, then enlarge your skin pores.

In spite of these facts, a proper diet does not replace the need of outer skin care. You still have to keep your skin cleanliness. Use proper cosmetics for your typical skin. Find the proper way to treat your skin. Trust these all will create an overall skin beauty.