You are at a reunion party with classmates you have not seen for years and saw a familiar face.

You recall your classmate used to look old and tired.

Now, they glow from within. You wonder how they did it.

Has this happened to you before?

Want to know the best part?

You too, can acheive the same results.

Here’s what you can do: 

1. Cut down the Sugar

Sugar destroys collagen.

It makes the elastin in our collagen stiff, dry, and brittle causing fine lines, wrinkles, and saggy skin. Our aging process speeds up when we consume more sugar.

Cut back on the soda and replace it with Kombucha tea which contains more probiotics. Replace sugary desserts with fresh fruit, plain yogurt, and dark chocolate which are higher in antioxidants.

2. Wear a sunscreen

Do you know that the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun cause major damage to the skin?

The outer layer of our skin is protected by a cell that contains the pigment melanin. Without sunscreen, the melanin will burn the skin and reduce its elasticity causing premature aging.

3. Eat a healthy diet

Studies have shown that eating a high nutrient diet helps to regenerate skin cells, reduce wrinkles, and help the body to fight against UV rays.

Load up with high Vitamin C-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables and reap the benefits today.

4. Increase your resistance training and exercise regularly

As we age, our body loses muscles and strength. This is a condition known as Sarcopenia. This is why older people tend to have issues maintaining their daily activities. We can do simple resistance training to maintain our strength and power. When we perspire through exercise, it also helps to remove toxins from our bodies and reduces our susceptibility to diseases.

Get moving today!

5. Give yourself a facial Gua Sha in the comfort of your own home

If you have not heard of it, Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese technique that uses a scraping tool to improve your blood circulation.

Do you know that every point on our face is related to a certain organ and reflects our health condition? For example, having crow’s feet wrinkle may mean there is insufficient Qi in our blood.

By massaging these points, we can activate our facial muscles, improve blood circulation and bring a natural glow to our face to look younger.

Click here to find out how you can reap the benefits of Gua Sha.

You follow the latest skin care trends and try products that hit the shelves, yet your skin condition doesn’t improve?

Has this happened to you before?

As we age, our skin loses collagen and elasticity. At the same time, our skin loses hydration. With these factors combined, our skin will look dull and we appear to look older than our actual age.

The good news is there are ways to bring the glow back!

Here are some common causes of dull skin and how you can revive it.

1. Your skin is clogged

You wash your face, apply brightening serums and creams but your skin is still dull. You might have missed out on the most important part- Exfoliation.

By exfoliating, you remove excess oil and dead skin cells that have oxidized on your face over time. This creates a fresh canvas for your skincare products to absorb better.

Solution: Using a peel mask and facial scrubs can help to remove blackheads and dead skin cells. Use a facial scrub weekly and a peel mask monthly to avoid excessive irritation.

2. You are dehydrated and it reflects on your skin

Our skin is the largest organ of our body. Hence, we need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. When our skin dehydrates, it will appear to be dry, itchy, and form wrinkles. It will give us a dull and uneven complexion.

Solution: Keeping ourselves hydrated throughout the day is important. We should reduce our intake of caffeine beverages such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks. They are diuretics and cause the body to produce more urine resulting in greater water loss.

3. Your blood circulation is poor

Our overall well-being is reflected through the signs of aging on our faces. Certain points on our face relate to different organs of our body. Massaging those points can help to detoxify the body which in turn brings a glow to our face.

Solution: Facial Gua Sha is a technique that involves scraping the skin in an upward motion to enhance blood circulation. When we detox our skin, it helps to lift up our facial features, reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

I have created a course with a step-by-step guide on how to use Gua Sha on your face and neck here.

4. You are not eating a healthy diet

As the saying goes, “You are what you eat”.

The food we eat reflects our facial complexion. A diet high in sugar, fat, and salt is generally low or has no nutritional value. It does not stimulate our cells to promote collagen growth leading to dull skin.

Solution: A balanced diet is vital to our well-being. We should avoid sugar as it damages collagen production. We can substitute them with antioxidant-rich foods such as berries. Foods that are high in healthy fats, such as salmon, nuts, and avocado are anti-inflammatory for the body.

5. Environmental factors

Environmental conditions such as air pollution and excessive sun exposure cause dull skin.

The germs and bacteria in the air can clog our pores. UV rays can penetrate the outer layers of our skin which in turn hits the deeper layers and damage skin cells.

Solution: Washing and exfoliating regularly prevents clogs in our skin. Applying sunscreen helps to shield against UV rays and pollution. Using an antioxidant serum can help stop free radicals in the environment from harming our skin.

Try these remedies and bring the glow back to your skin