Youthful looks are a desire in almost the entire human race. The longer they last the better. Even the old still want to live their lives and today find comfort in phrases like ‘life begins at forty’ To reduce aging, one must pay attention to their skin. There are skin care products that end up damaging the skin. Therefore it is important to know your skin type and what best products can be used. To aid in this it’s important to note the kind of ingredients used to make skin care products.

It is also important to choose ingredients that produce results. Some anti aging creams have substances like collagen which are thought to reduce aging but the fact is, they really don’t.

Lastly, there is no better way to youthful looks than a balanced diet. The body needs the right kind of food in the right proportions. Fruits, vegetables and of course lots water will definitely bring back that youthful glow.

Fruits have an extraordinary effect on skin and they make it extremely beautiful. Some of the fruits like apple, papaya, grapes, strawberry, peach, melon, pineapple and lemon are called beauty fruits as they make skin glowing and beautiful.

Apple: Apple juice can be used as skin toner and mouth rinse. It will heal the problems of the skin easily. You can also put a cup of apple juice in bath water and get a rejuvenated skin.

Banana: Mashed bananas can be used as face mask to get a supple and smooth skin.

Strawberry: Strawberry contains vitamin C and salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps in reducing acne and as such should be used by people with oily skin. Strawberry can also whiten the teeth.

Peach: Peach is great fruit for dry skin. Use it as pack or just eat regularly to fight skin dryness.

Papaya: Papayas contain pectin and vitamin B. The enzymes present in papaya cleanse the dead cells and give glowing complexion.

Lemon: Lemon can soften dry and rough patches easily.

Melon is a fruit that has many salts, minerals and acids that can keep the skin beautiful and healthy. Melon contains salts like calcium, magnesium, ferrous and phosphorus. Melon has Vitamin C, Pectin, Carotene and vegetative cellulose. Most importantly, it contains more than 90% water. Due to all these, melon as a diet can help to have a beautiful skin.

• Eat melon as dinner bit by bit. Simply cut it and eat without adding it to any salad.

• Make melon smoothie by blending it with yogurt, cucumber and fresh lime juice.

• Take out melon juice and drink it whenever you are thirsty.

• Melon can be eaten for a refreshing and healthy breakfast.

• But remember a few things when you are on melon diet:

• Don’t drink anything after melon diet except white wine.

• Melon should be eaten separately. Don’t take any other food with it.

• Avoid sugar, farinaceous foods and potato when on melon diet.

Healthy and nutritious diet is mandatory for beautiful skin. If you wish to have a glowing and healthy skin, then follow an eating regime that includes some basic minerals and vitamins but avoids toxic foods.

Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables as they keep the bowl clear and are a great source of vitamin A.

Vitamin C which is available in citrus fruits can build up immunity to external effects on the skin and makes it clear and glowing. It also helps in combating skin dryness and premature aging.

Eat lean meats, fish oil and fat free dairy products to have a healthy beautiful skin.

Avoid butter and oils as much as possible as they not only increase weight but also rob the skin of its natural beauty.

Avoid junk foods as they in long run cause toxins in the body which affects the skin.

Smoking and drinking should be curtailed. One should also cut down the intake of caffeine and cola.