Healthy ageing

5 Of The Best Natural Anti-Agers

Turn back the clock with the help of these anti-ager saviours

1. Drink green tea

It is well known that keeping yourself hydrated is really important for younger looking skin and what better way of boosting your fluid intake and naturally slowing down the ageing process than by drinking green tea? Consumed in the Middle East for centuries because of its potential health properties, green tea is produced from the unfermented leaves of camelia sinensis, which is rich in the antioxidant polyphenols and helps protect the skin from harmful free radicals. Try Qi’s refreshing Green Tea Plus with the added benefits of pomegranate, red grape and blueberries.
Qi Green Tea Plus, £1.59, qi-teas.com/shop/green-tea

2. Boost cells with birch water

Birch water has long been recognised for having potent anti-ageing effects, as it is rich in antioxidants, minerals, enzymes, proteins, organic acids and vitamins. Plus, it speeds up cell regeneration by 25 percent and slows down cell ageing. But you don’t just have to drink it to feel the benefits.
Time Miracle by Madara is an organic anti-ageing skin care system based on Northern birch water and a cell repairing complex of seven Northern plants.
The ECOCERT-certified collection of products visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin elasticity and provides immediate tightening. They are perfect for mature, tired skin lacking in firmness and radiance and products include Ultimate Facelift Day Cream, Age Defence Day Cream, Total Renewal Night Cream, Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream and Cellular Repair Serum.
Madara Time Miracle, £20-£45, mypure.co.uk/brand/madara/madara-time-miracle

3. Utilise the power of vitamin C

Environmental aggressors such as UV rays and pollution create free radicals on the skin that cause premature signs of visible ageing but studies show that antioxidants such as vitamin C can neutralise these damaging effects.
As well as making sure you get plenty of vitamin C in your diet, you can also help your complexion by choosing beauty products which harness the power of this nutrient.
Avalon Organics Intense Defense Facial Serum with vitamin C is an intensive treatment designed to target sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles by energising the skin and supporting collagen and elastin production for a smooth, even, more lifted complexion. It combines vitamin C, white tea and lemon bioflavonoids to defend skin and support its natural renewal cycle. Its GMO-free, vegan and biodegradable and contains no parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrances or colours.
Avalon Organics Intense Defense Facial Serum, £13.29, biggreensmile.com

4. Use prebiotic and probiotic skincare

Pre and probiotics aren’t just for consuming through foods and supplements – you can also help encourage the growth of good bacteria through your skincare routine. Enter SKN-RG’s new formulated, new generation, pre and probiotic, certified organic skincare range. Touted as the new ‘super organic’, SKN-RG has created an anti-ageing complex which echoes through the entire range to give radiant and youthful results. The combination of ingredients in each product boosts the skin’s energy supplying a potent and powerful boost to healthy cellular production.
SKN-RG Cellular Repair Moisturiser, £49.50, skn-rg.com

Find a silky smooth serum

Serums can be pretty hit-and-miss in our experience – too sticky, too lightweight, but thankfully, Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Firming Serum lives up to the hype. This silky smooth serum glides onto skin and sinks in comfortably. It’s wonderfully non-sticky, and improved the look and texture of skin after a week of use. Use under your normal moisturiser for a daily boost and investment in your skin’s future. Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Firming Serum, £45, uk.caudalie.com