While raising a kid (or two), you’re bound to develop a wrinkle (or two). Slow down the appearance of fine lines with these wondrous wrinkle warriors

By Yafa Sakkejha

Wheat Grass
Dr. Ann Wigmore wrote, “In wheat grass, I believe we have a veritable fountain of youth.” Wheat grass contains 18 amino acids, including the nine essential ones, vitamins A, B complex, C and E, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, selenium, zinc and hundreds of enzymes. Dr. Wigmore, a pioneer in the field, advises that wheat grass juice can “help tighten loose and sagging skin” because of the presence of potassium. Wheat grass is abundant in the anti-aging enzyme SOD, found to slow cellular aging, that acts as an anti-inflammatory compound to prevent cells from premature death.

Camu Camu Berry
Native to South America, camu camu is among the top sources of vitamin C in the world. Every teaspoon contains 760mg of vitamin C, compared with 90mg in an orange. Vitamin C is critical to young-looking skin because it is involved in the body’s chemical reaction to create new collagen. It’s available in powder form and can be added to any recipe.

Nettles & Burdock Root
The nettle plant is a great natural source of the mineral silicon, which helps to maintain the integrity of otherwise sagging skin. Nettle can either be consumed as a tea or added to smoothies – the blender will destroy the thorns. The silicon in burdock also helps regenerate skin tissue and maintains elasticity of cell walls. Burdock root can be consumed as a tea or eaten as a vegetable.

Carrot Tops
Carrot tops contain up to 20,000 times the amount of vitamin A that the roots have. Vitamin A is essential for skin health, as it’s a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that contribute to wrinkles. Add them to smoothies and juices with other fruits and vegetables to mask the bitter flavour.

	Hormonal changes show in the skin – blotchiness, dryness, etc. Use products with more moisture (cream vs. lotion) if your skin seems drier than usual. Switch to oil-free lightweight products (like a foaming cleanser instead of a rich, milky one) if your skin seems oilier
	To even out skin, use appropriate foundation (tinted moisturizer for lightest coverage; cream-based for most coverage). The trick is to not use a lot of product, but rather to use the right one.
	Sweep a tiny bit of blush/bronzer on the cheeks, trail it over the forehead, chin and rest of face for a healthy sheen. If your lashes seem sparse, curl them (at the base once, and a couple of times from mid to tip), then apply a very light coat of mascara, allow to nearly dry, then add more mascara to tips. — Christine Cho