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(MS) - For your entire life your skin has been making a first impression for you. It can reflect whether you're tired, excited, happy or under the weather. Skin can also be one of the first places to hint toward your age.

Genetics play a key role in how your skin will evolve as you get older. It is common for skin to lose some elasticity and many people experience sagging of the skin, dimpling and pigment changes due to the gradual decline of hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen. But environmental factors, perhaps, make up the largest part of the equation, especially sun exposure and how you care for your skin.

People are living longer and want their skin to reflect just how vibrant they feel. Just as a meal comes together by using the right ingredients, you can achieve a healthy, more youthful appearance by practicing this recipe for vibrant skin, courtesy of Be Fine Food Skin Care, a line of products essentially composed of vegan with vegetarian proteins, which are paraben-free, preservatives-free and allergen-free.

1. Starter course: Begin with a fresh and clean surface. Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face twice daily to clean out pores and remove surface skin buildup and makeup residue. Cleansers are available to work in conjunction with your specific skin type, whether oily, dry or combination. Use a toner to close pores and firm the skin. Toners will also exfoliate the skin, allowing for fresh, dewy layers of skin to show through. Be gentle when washing the face. Tugging or rubbing can exacerbate conditions and promote more wrinkling or irritation.

2. Entree: Moisture is essential to your skin. Moisture should come from the inside and out. Fuel your skin by drinking plenty of water and provide the nutrients skin needs by eating a healthy balance of all-natural foods, including an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Facial moisturizers can plump the skin, revitalize its appearance and make it look and feel more youthful.

The main course of skin care also involves sun protection. Over time, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can lead to skin discoloration, wrinkling and even skin cancer. In fact, 90 percent of skin aging symptoms, including wrinkles, lentigos (brown freckles), acne, dry complexion, and dilated capillaries can be linked to sun exposure, say experts. Use products that have at least an SPF of 15. If you spend ample time outdoors, protect the face and body by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or using an umbrella.

3. A la carte: Every person's skin is different and may have areas that need specific treatment. Everything from warming masks, soothing eye treatments to lighten dark circles, and lip exfoliators to minimize flaking and wrinkling can assist in bringing out the healthy glow you desire.

4. Dessert: Makeup can camouflage areas of the skin, but many products are now being created with anti-aging ingredients to assist in revitalizing skin. Look for lighter, more translucent applications that won't cake on skin and settle into fine lines and wrinkles.

When choosing products to supplement your healthy skin beauty regimen, look no further than Be Find Food Skin Care, made up of ingredients so natural you could actually eat them. Products range from gentle cleansers to toners to moisturizers and specialty treatments all comprised of common foods ingredients.

"Each and every ingredient serves a purpose, from the basic rice, which super softens and has huge amounts of vitamins E and F, to pomegranate that regenerates the skin and boosts the effect of SPF 15," says creator Florence Sender. "Food nourishes us when you eat it so it makes sense that certain ingredients would have a positive effect when they are put on our skin.

Be Fine is available where beauty products are sold, including CVS pharmacy. Learn more online at www.befine.com.

CAPTION: All-natural products are one step to achieving beautiful skin and looking younger.