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Cosmetic Networks Magazine FEATURE ARTICLE NUTRITION & BEAUTY Do you want to look and feel younger? Start eating healthy! Yes, it might sound like a cliché, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle can bring a lot of benefits, when it comes to your appearance, as well as health. The advantages of the combination of balanced diet, good nutrition and lots of exercise, are far more than simply shedding a few pounds. Losing your extra weight can help you feel more positive about yourself and increase your self-esteem and general mood. Moreover, experts have demonstrated that a good night sleep, combined with proper hydration can help you get rid of those annoying under-eye bags! If you’re worried about your aging, you might also consider reducing your alcohol intake or avoiding tobacco products – both of which will have beneficial effects on your appearance and will make your skin smoother and younger-looking. Did you also know that the condition of your hair and nails depends most exclusively on what you eat? Proper nutrition, involving a lot of minerals and vitamins, can improve brittle hair and nails, and al- most certainly will guarantee you healthy and lustrous hair. Well-balanced diets are also responsible for brighter eyes, and an overall glow. Natural is beautiful and you don’t have to rely on make-up or lots of cosmetic surgery to achieve the look you’ve always wanted. Supplying your organism with the proper amount of nutrients and limiting foods and substances that can impact your health, is the surest way to achieve a more refreshed and glowing appearance. In fact, most women that complain of dried or acne skin, can see a difference with something as simple as staying hydrated throughout the day. Collagen’s levels, the protein that is responsible for keeping your skin smooth and firm, start to decline, as you enter your twenties. Less collagen means more wrinkles, and a more unpleasant aging appearance. Instead of rushing to the drug store, try to modify your eating habits a little. Soy foods and edamame in particular, have been demonstrated to slow down the aging process. Because they’re rich in special substances that CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 16 Beautiful Living • Spring, 2015 • Orange County, CA CONTINUE ON PAGE 12 Orange County, CA • Spring, 2015 • Beautiful Living 17