‘I believe in youth-building, not anti-ageing. It’s a state of mind that keeps you young’
1 HOW TO LOOK A LITTLE YOUNGER
Dr Howard Murad, dermatologist and founder of the stars’ favourite skincare brand, Murad, shares his tips on staying and looking young:
✢ THINK YOURSELF YOUNG I believe in youth-building, not anti-ageing. It’s a state of mind that keeps you young. ✢ EAT YOUR Ageing is all about loss of water in your body. As we age we get drier and drier, so to stay young we need to get plenty of water into our bodies, not just by drinking it, but through eating fruit and vegetables. Raw or steamed is best as it holds the most water. ✢ Make sure you eat plenty of wholegrains and protein – they are key to building collagen in your skin. ✢ If you eat well 80% of the time, you can treat yourself to comfort food or a glass of wine 20% of the time. That way you don’t feel deprived – it’s all about striking a balance. ✢ Protecting your skin from UV rays is the best way to stay young-looking. Wear SPF 50 all year round and eat foods like broccoli and watermelon, pomegranate and pink grapefruit – all offer great antioxidant protection to your skin.
