BEAUTY slices of fresh strawberries , pineapple , peaches or pears to your water . Keep a pitcher of cold water flavored with fresh fruit on hand .
Alcohol dehydrates the body . If you consume too much at holiday parties , your face will show it .
EATING WELL HELPS YOU PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD .
Think seasonal fruits and vegetables in primary colors — red , orange , yellow , purple and green . And don ’ t forget the “ super foods ,” which include dark leafy greens such as kale , spinach , broccoli and bok choy . Incorporate a salad a day into your menu . If you ’ re in the habit of eating at a restaurant for lunch , pack it instead . You can control what you eat and make healthier choices .
Resist the temptation to snack on sugary foods during the day unless you are at a special event . Give yourself some wiggle room so you can splurge on those foods at parties . Remember , alcohol also contains sugar , which has a lot of empty calories and it causes inflammation .
EXERCISE FOUR OR FIVE TIMES A WEEK .
Exercise is essential to ward off stress . It nourishes the skin by ridding it of toxins and it improves your
endurance , stamina and mental clarity . If you can , exercise in the early morning . You ’ ll set the tone for the day and feel a sense of balance that will carry over to your other activities . But if that isn ’ t feasible , exercise when you can .
CLEANSE AND MOISTURIZE TWICE A DAY .
Your face , neck and decolletage should be cleansed and moisturized twice a day . Cetaphil and CeraVe are good over-the-counter lines that are
Dr . Peggy Fuller is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the Esthetics Center for Dermatology in Charlotte , N . C . Get more advice at
hellohappyskin . com .
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