Drinking more water is a completely free way to improve your complexion. It flushes out toxins, minimises the risk of pimples, maintains a pH balance and helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity – thereby reducing wrinkles.
But according to one skin care expert, there’s a simple way to make your water consumption go further.
Speaking to GB News, Roberta Perry, founder and president of ScrubzBody Skin Care Products, shared her skin-boosting lifestyle and skin care tips.
The expert recommended drinking “tonnes of water, preferably with lemon and/or ginger for a good boost of Vitamin C”.
Add lemon and/or ginger to your water for a ‘good boost of vitamin C’
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She explained that this “helps with collagen production and anti-inflammatory purposes”.
A slice of lemon contains around 3.7 milligrams of vitamin C, and one teaspoon of raw ginger contains 0.1 milligrams.
The NHS confirms that vitamin C has multiple health benefits, two of which include helping to protect cells and maintaining healthy skin.
It’s easy to get vitamin C from various fruits and vegetables. Good sources include citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice, peppers, strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and potatoes.
The NHS stated: “Adults aged 19 to 64 need 40mg of vitamin C a day. You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need from your daily diet. Vitamin C cannot be stored in the body, so you need it in your diet every day.”
An article published in the National Library of Medicine, entitled ‘The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health’, also pointed to the benefits of vitamin C for the skin.
Experts stated: “Skin fibroblasts have an absolute dependence on vitamin C for the synthesis of collagen, and for the regulation of the collagen/elastin balance in the dermis.
“Signs of aging in human skin can be ameliorated through the provision of vitamin C. A number of studies support this, although measurement of skin changes is difficult. Some studies include objective measures of collagen deposition and wrinkle depth.”
As well as consuming vitamin C, Roberta urged women over 50 to eliminate processed foods when possible, as this is “great for both health and skin”.
She also advised moving more. Roberta said: “Exercise helps tone your body and your skin. It also helps regulate inflammation so it reduces puffiness and cleans out your pores.”
Offering guidance on how women over 50 should approach skin care for their bodies, Roberta added: “Regular, gentle exfoliation is key! An oil-based sugar scrub massages the skin, gently removing dirt, dead skin and oil gunk that can clog pores. It brings a spa experience and great skin to every shower.
“On non-exfoliation days, massaging a good moisturiser into your entire body right after a shower is key to keeping skin supple and locking in moisture.”
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Exfoliating and moisturising are also important practices for the face, although how often you exfoliate will depend on your skin type and the product you are using.
Roberta concluded: “Use a good under-eye and face cream at night so it can soften any fine lines and hydrate [the skin] while you are sleeping.”
If you’re looking to change up your skin care regime or have any queries or concerns, it is always best to consult a professional such as a dermatologist.
In GB News’ recent deep dive into anti-ageing skin care practices, a dermatologist advised women over 50 to wear a daily cream to protect fragile skin.