Look Younger Without Really Trying

Question: What causes free radicals?
Answer: Free radicals form when oxygen interacts with certain molecules in the body.

Drink water to keep your body hydrated.

Q: What if I don’t like water?
A: Try green tea (which also contains antioxidants) or herbal tea.

A toned, fit body looks more youthful. Do cardiovascular, strength  and stretching exercises.

Q: What if I hate the gym?
A: Go for a walk, run or bike ride outside for the cardio component, but steer clear of a home workout. “Too close to the fridge,” says Ron Zalko, owner of Ron Zalko Total Body Fitness and Yoga in Vancouver

Your body renews  and regenerates itself while you sleep.

Q: How much sleep do I need a night?
A: The average adult needs six to eight hours of sleep each night.

Avoid the sun—ultraviolet rays can damage and age your skin.

Q: Do I need to wear sunscreen all year?
A: JoHanne Doyon, makeup artist at a Montreal modeling agenc recommends a moisturizer or foundation with sunscreen to wear all year because UVA and UVB rays can still penetrate even when it’s cloudy.

Foundation can hide a multitude of imperfections.

Q: Who makes age-defying makeup?
A: Both CoverGirl and Revlon offer age-defying products—foundation, powder and concealer.

Highlights a shade or two lighter than your natural colour will help disguise grey hair.

Q: Why not dye your whole head?
A: You can, but the grey will then grow in as a block of colour, so you have to keep on top of it if you go this route.