5 tips for healthy skin

1. Protect yourself from the sun ●One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.

2. Don't smoke ●Smoking makes your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health. Smoking also damages collagen

and elastin — the fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity. In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking — such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke — can contribute to wrinkles. Protect your skin by quiting :)

3. MUNCH ON MIXED NUTS ●Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, which increases skin elasticity and may decrease skin cancer, according to recent studies. Throw in walnuts to lower inflammation and put the brakes on breakouts.

4. HIT THE SACK EARLY ●Your body's cellular renewal team has the night shift, so this is when you want to equip your skin with as many nutrients and hydrating ingredients it needs to do a fine job.

5. STRIP OFF YOUR MAKEUP BEFORE BED ●Leaving makeup and dirt on skin doesn't just clog pores; it can cause excessive dryness and even skin dandruff.