1. Wear sunscreen daily.
"Sunscreen is your power ingredient since the sun makes everything worse," New York city dermatologist Amy Wechsler, M.D., says. Plus, the buildup of sun damage over several years can be hard to distinguish from rosacea since skin will appear redder, she says. Look for a sunscreen with zinc oxide because it is non-irritating.
2. Load up on antioxidants.
Sun, smoke, pollution, and stress create skin-damaging oxidants and free radicals, and it’s a good idea to quench them with antioxidants, Wechsler says. Look on the ingredient labels of skin-care products for antioxidant-stocked green tea extract, alpha-lipoic acid, vitamins B3 and E, and vitamin C ester (the non-irritating form of vitamin C).
3. Be a minimalist.
"If you have sensitive skin, limit what you’re putting on your skin as much as possible to limit the likelihood of irritation," says Lain, who recommends a simple three-step regimen of gentle cleanser, antioxidant moisturizer, and chemical-free sunscreen.
4. Eat an anti-inflammatory diet.
Load up on foods with omega-3 essential fatty acids to help counteract skin inflammation, says dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, M.D., author of "Ageless Face, Ageless mind" (Ballantine Books, 2007). According to Perricone, omega-3 reduces the body’s production of inflammatory compounds and blocks the production of arachidonic acid, a cause of inflammation. Foods rich in omega-3s include cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, trout, anchovies, herring, and sardines; nuts and seeds; and flaxseed oil. eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and stay away from high-glycemic foods (such as starches and sugars like white bread, cookies, and candy), which have been shown to contribute to inflammation.
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