As I’ve explained in my previous posts this week, the best defense against eye wrinkles and other signs of aging is to treat your skin from the inside and the outside. In addition to using a good eye wrinkle cream, moisturizer and sunscreen and washing your face twice a day, it’s also important to eat a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Here are a couple more items to add to your grocery list:
Green Tea
Whether you drink it or apply it topically, green tea is great for your skin. It’s packed with antioxidants, which protect against free radicals that cause signs of aging. It’s also a natural anti-inflammatory, and studies have shown that green tea can also provide some sun protection. Of course, you should always use sunscreen, but any additional sun protection can’t hurt!
Green tea is found in many topical anti aging skin care products today. You can also use the tea bags to reduce eye puffiness and dark circles. Soak two green tea bags in hot water. After about a minute, remove the bags and let them cool. Then place one over each eye for about 10 minutes. You can also use the cooled tea in a spray bottle as a refreshing mist.
Drinking a mug of hot tea is also a great way to get in one of your doctor-recommended eight glasses of water each day. Drinking plenty of water is great for your entire body. It regulates your body, flushing out toxins, and keeps skin healthy and youthful.
Carrots
Carrots also help to prevent eye wrinkles by providing some sun protection. They contain beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that helps to repair skin cells. Carrots also contain the antioxidant vitamin C, which improves collagen production, keeping the skin strong and resilient.
My favorite way to eat carrots is dipping baby carrots in ranch dressing. It’s a great healthy snack, as long as you go easy on the ranch!
Remember, the best skin care is not just on the surface. If you want to look and feel younger, you have to take care of your skin from the inside as well as on the outside.