It is a well-known truth that many women around the world have used a variety of things to maintain or enhance their beauty. From generation to generation, this information has been handed down with no regard for social background, race, culture or creed. Only in the West, however, have such extremes been taken, from invasive medical procedures, plastic surgery, liposuction and injecting poison to tighten the skin. However, with an abundance of risk free, natural health and beauty secrets everywhere, you have to ask yourself why there aren’t being adopted more readily.

Some natural beauty secrets are so close by we overlook them, water is probably the best known. Water doesn’t just hydrate the skin and quench the thirst; it cleans out the impurities caused by poor diet and pollution. Just living in today’s modern world allows a build up of unwanted wastes in our body, and water is an excellent way to cleanse our systems.

You must never underestimate the minerals and vitamins found in fruit and vegetables. It’s amazing how much goodness there is in fruit and vegetables and all of it necessary for a healthy life. Increasing your daily intake of fruit juice such as, orange, cucumber, carrot and apple will improve the condition of your skin, nails and hair.

Don’t dismiss regular exercise as this has the benefit of oxygenating the blood and where the effects are seen very quickly. You shouldn’t be shy of physical exercise as it’s another good way to improve your health and overall beauty, although walking may be the most common, there is also running, swimming and cycling as well. If you want to burn off those calories faster, have an improved digestive system and get rid of those toxins from your system then exercise helps with all these.

You will find that most people that take regular exercise are happy because it provides increased energy levels and puts you in a good mood. Looking younger is another by product of this, happiness. A positive person has been shown to have an increased immune system and longer life span.

Everyone knows just how good you feel when you have bathed or showered so you should do this regularly as it invigorates the mind and body. It can be done in the morning as a stimulant or in the evening as a relaxant balm - washing away the day’s stresses and preparing a person for sleep. A good night’s sleep puts a bounce in your step as your body feels re-energised.

We must all know by now the harm excessive exposure to the sun can do but too little sun can have a similar effect because it is a source of vitamin D and energy bringing health to the skin, bones and nails. So if you are lucky enough to live in a sun drenched country, remember to keep applying that sunscreen as it’s a beauty secret that will keep your skin looking young for many years. The skin can heal itself from many ailments but the suns strong UV rays cause it stress that nothing short of surgery can repair.

A strange but true beauty secret is that of friendship and good relationships. There may be times when all of us want to be on our own but long term isolation is very unhealthy. Throughout my life, I have found that the best remedy for sadness, depression, insecurity or fear has been spending time with loved ones. It’s the number one beauty secret because they are there for you and accept you for what you are, never underestimate the power of love and friendship.