Most of us are barely conscious that our skin is the largest organ of the human body extending from the hair on our head to the last small toe on the leg. And it has several functions:like protecting the other internal organs from external attack,regulating the body temperature, and excreting certain wastes from the body in the form of sweat.But almost everyone without an exception wants their skin to look young and healthy and glowing.Who would not like to have a skin like Cindy Crawford,Candice Bergen or Aishwarya Rai? How do they manage to look the way they look? What do these beautiful women do to continue to look radiant year after year?Here are some of the insiderss secrets these gorgeous women put to use,secrets that you too can easily utilize to your benefit...



1. Drink plenty of water, at least 6 to 8 glasses per day is essential. It is alkaline with a high pH and prevents dehydration in the body leading to a dull damaged skin

2. What you eat should play a vital role in your healthy skin. Avoid eating highly acidic and fried foods that can cause gastric allergy which will have a direct bearing on your skin. Eat plenty of fruits and fresh leafy vegetables and other dietary fiber to maintain a healthy bowel movement.

3. Use skin peeling scrub products to remove the dead skin cells from your skin. But avoid using body skin peelers on the face as they are more likely to do harm than good. Especially if your skin is acne prone. Consider buying the most popular natural skin peelers for the face. Most beauty salons have the latest in stock on face skin peelers. It is still more advisable to consult your dermatologist if your acne problem is worrisome.

4. Set a definite longstanding routine to maintain a healthy skin. Most doctors recommend washing,moisturizing and toning the skin twice everyday.Do not forget the area around the neck.Do not sleep without removing the makeup no matter how tired you feel. Research has shown that the skin needs to breathe freely while going through the process of elimination during the night.Sleeping with your makeup on will cause the skin to tear apart at places. Men should use the shaving razor in the direction of the hair growth and not go against it to avoid cuts and bruises.There are many creams and ointments available to heal bruises.

5. Take good care of your feet. This is the area that is most commonly neglected.If you do not have the time for a pedicure in a salon, you can always soak your tired feet in a basin full of warm water that is mixed with essential oil.

6. Avoid going too much in the Sun. As you know overexposure to Sun causes sunburn.use a wide hat while tending to your plants in your garden.

7. Exercise daily. In addition to a healthy diet exercising your body helps to keep the skin healthy. It regulates the oxygen intake so nenecessary for a healthy skin.

8. Ample rest is most essntial for a healthy skin. Almost all of us are stressed out. When we are stressed out, we release unusual hormones which in turn cause over secretion of the sebacious glands making the skin more oily on the face. A good nights sleep of 6 to 8 hours in the night will do wonders to rejuvenate the skin.

9. A few other secrets for healthy skin...blend a mixture of egg white and honey and apply it to the face. This will help in preventing wrinkles.You can also try blending turmeric powder with milk and apply to the face.This will improve the tan and arrest the growth of facial hair.Some experts also recommend blending oatmeal with curds and tomato juice for facial care.Did you know that cucumber juice is an excellent astringent for the face? But it is necessary to wash it off after 15 minutes. Finally, another great secret is to apply vaseline all over the body after a shower.Then shower again after another hour.

When you remember to carry out all these secrets given above you will not only have a healthy glowing skin but will improve your social life as well. Heads will turn around as you pass by. Doesnt she look Marilyn Monroe?, is what you will hear and feel thankful about!