1- Get your skin assessed regularly by a skin specialist who can select the right skincare prescription for your skin type and condition

2- Stay away from the sun and/or use a sunscreen daily to prevent photoageing from occurring

3- Exercise daily to improve blood circulation to your skin

4- Sleep well so as to allow your skin to repair and regenerate

5- Drink plenty of water to keep your system well flushed of toxins and wastes

6- Reduce your consumption of sugar, as it negatively impacts on the collagen and elastin fibres in your skin

7- Eat a diet rich in omega-3 (to be found in foods such as broccoli, salmon and sardines)

8- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, preferably raw, as they contain a lot of anti-oxidants and other nutrients that can either prevent or repair skin damage

• Nutrition for skincare - Renee Rouleau