Street Peeper Zimbabwe Street Peeper April 2018 | Page 31

Maintaining a summer glow takes a two-fold approach with
skincare – it's as much about what you're putting into your
body as it is what you’re putting on to it. Follow these seven
tips from the health, nutrition and beauty experts to ensure
your summer glow lasts all the way through to party sea-
son.
2. Feed your face
1. Hydrate Skincare should be both topical and internal so if you
want to keep your glow going through the winter months
you'll need to quite literally "feed your face". Refined
sugar is your skin enemy but good fats, vegetables, ber-
ries and good quality protein are most definitely your
friends.
Cold air, dry winds and dehydrating central heating can
wreak havoc on your skin.To make matters worse, we
often drink more alcohol in the winter months so it is
essential to re-hydrate with at least two litres of water
per day and try and eat foods naturally rich in water.
Consider using nourishing oils at night and a rich cream
during the day. Make sure you protect your skin from the
winter sun from a mineral based SPF. Focus on foods with skin enhancing nutrients - vitamins,
A, C, Omega 3, copper and zinc are all beauty heroes. In
the winter months we tend to eat more carb-heavy com-
fort food so can often miss out on the wealth of nutrients
we consumed earlier in the year (after a summer filled
with fresh salads and lean meat) so ensure you're keep-
ing your protein levels topped up with an organic supple-
ment