Healthier Skin

How To Get Healthier Skin... And Keep It

There are so many reasons why it is important to keep your skin looking healthy, and even more ways how you can achieve healthier skin. What you put into your body will eventually reflect on the outside. The outside of your body is your skin.

Most of us try to stay away from fatty and greasy foods because we are like to take care of our hearts, or we stay away from alcohol because we are like to take care of our livers. Then why do we not wear sunscreen every day? Not only will we be reducing our risk or skin cancer, but we will also have healthier skin.

Fruit and vegetables are not only great for your body to function to its optimum, but they’re also packed with vitamins and minerals that are good for your skin. By including fruit and vegetables in your daily food intake, you will be noticing healthier skin that glow.

Another element that will have a positive effect on your skin is to up your intake of products that contain calcium and magnesium. Isn’t it wonderful to think that by eating more cheese and drinking more milk your skin will look healthier? Getting healthier skin is easier than most people think.

Food is not the only way to keep our skin healthy and glowing. Some people prefer to take supplements to substitute for their lack of vitamins or minerals. Many supplements like vitamins A, D and E as well as essential fatty acids are filled with goodness to help you achieve a healthier skin.

There are important steps to include in your daily skin care routine. These steps include exfoliating, cleansing and moisturising. If you follow these steps at least once a day, you will already notice an improvement and will be enjoying healthier skin. Another element to add to your daily routine is to drink lots of water. It is a well known fact that eight glasses of water is recommended per day. Not only will this help your body to flush out any toxins, but it will also keep your skin hydrated. Hydrated skin will show less fine lines and wrinkles and give the effect of a younger and healthier skin.

Are you sick and tired of the dull complexion in the mirror? By following a few easy guidelines, you too can achieve healthier skin. For more advice on how to achieve it and what the easy guidelines are, please contact us today.

Our Specialists

Dr Gordon Cohen

Dr Gordon Cohen, our leading Aesthetic Specialist, joined The Melrose Aesthetic Centre in July 2006.

He is a graduate of WITS Medical School, and after living in the United States for the last 11 Years, he recently returned to South Africa.

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Dr Mark Opperman

Dr Mark Opperman, recently joineded The Melrose Aesthetic Centre Professional team.

Dr. Opperman, a qualified Medical Practitioner, has been specialising in non-surgical treatments for a number of years, and now brings his own unique professional style and personality to the Clinic.

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Hardus Bester

Hardus Bester is the founding member and Marketing Director of The Melrose Aesthetic Centre.

He has a flaming passion for life and his dynamic enthusiasm draws people to him. He considers beauty to be an essential part of modern life and encourages people to always look their best.

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