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I'm 30 years old this year. What am I suppose to do to keep my skin healthy? Thank you.

fifimustika (Female, 33)

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Good day!

In your 30s, skin cell turnover has slowed even more. Environmental damage from sunlight, pollution, and smoke are starting to take their toll on the dermis, causing collagen fibers to loosen so that skin starts to loose its tone and develop fine lines and wrinkles.

Wrinkles start to appear initially.

You should establish a daily skincare regime that involves cleansing, exfoliation, treatment for under eyes, toning, and moisture treatments.

In your 30s, it's important to maintain a balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, which are high in antioxidants such as Vitamins A, B, C and E. These Vitamins can counteract free radicals in your body that help the skin to repair itself, produce the enzymes that stabilize collagen production, and stay moist and healthy.

Maintaining well hydrated tissues by drinking plenty of water, fresh fruit and vegetables juices are vital to retain moisture in your skin.

Get enough quality sleep at least 8 hours. Sleep is the time when the body undertakes its own repairs, so give it what it needs and you will feel the better for it.

Avoid smoking because it has direct effect on the skin because great part of the toxins will be removed through the skin. Smoking speeds up the whole body aging and increases the danger of arthritis, osteoporosis and cancer.

Relieve yourself from stress. Stress increases body aging and an inevitable event but you can learn to react to it properly to prevent much stress on yourself.

By age 30, 1/3 of a pound of muscles is loss every year. Bones, too, will become weaker if you do not exercise regularly to keep fit.

Try to maintain a healthy weight by having proper diet and exercise.
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Is rice ok? I am in Indonesia and I'm not sure what to eat exactly
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Good day!

It’s ok to eat rice. It is an excellent food to keep your body healthy. It has the following nutritional benefits such as: excellent source of carbohydrates, good energy source, low fat, low salt, low sugar, no cholesterol, no gluten, no additives, and no preservatives.

There is a food pyramid that can serve as your guide:

*Eat foods consisting of whole grain, cereals and bread

*Eat more fruits and vegetables like Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blueberries, Blackberries,Black currants, Cantaloupe, melons, Cherries, Figs, Red grapes, Gooseberries, Grapefruit, Grapes, Kiwi fruits, Lemons, Limes, Peaches, Pineapples, Mangoes, Nectarines, Oranges, Raspberries, Red currants, Strawberries, Watermelons, and White currants; green leafy vegetables, yellow and orange colored vegetables.

*Eat meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and dairy products moderately.

*Eat less fat, oil, salts and sweets.

*Eat most – whole grain, cereals and bread

Sample of healthy foods: green and brightly colored vegetables; dark leafy greens and lettuce; fresh fruits and berries; lean turkey and chicken; nuts, dried fruits and healthy snacks; whole grain breads and pasta; healthy cooking oils like canola and olive oils; grass fed beef and bison; cold water oily ocean fish; low fat milk or soy beverages; nuts, seeds, and legumes.

Sample of unhealthy foods: battered and deep fried foods; sugar sodas; processed lunch meats; greasy snack chip; white bread and refined pasta; most canned spaghetti and ravioli; sugary breakfast cereals; and frozen fried chicken, fish sticks and corn dogs.
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Weight bearing exercise

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