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Ten steps to happy skin

Whether you've tried the flashiest creams on the market, the most traditional homemade skincare recipies, or you have lived by the simplicity of soap and water, leave it all behind and take these top ten steps to improve your skin.

by Daniela Bellanca |
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Ten steps to happy skin

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Dark chocolate contains a feel-good chemical called phenylethylamine. What more of an excuse do you need to break off a square?7 of 19

Dark chocolate contains a feel-good chemical called phenylethylamine. What more of an excuse do you need to break off a square?

Dark chocolate contains a feel-good chemical called phenylethylamine

Apparently spicy chillies help promote the release of pleasure-boosting endorphins in the brain.8 of 19

Apparently spicy chillies help promote the release of pleasure-boosting endorphins in the brain.

Apparently spicy chillies help promote the release of pleasure-boosting endorphins in the brain

Rich in selenium, research suggests these can actually help prevent low mood.9 of 19

Rich in selenium, research suggests these can actually help prevent low mood.

Rich in selenium, research suggests these can actually help prevent low mood

Packed full of iron and vitamin B6, this can help alleviate the depressive symptom of PMS.10 of 19

Packed full of iron and vitamin B6, this can help alleviate the depressive symptom of PMS.

Packed full of iron and vitamin B6, this can help alleviate the depressive symptom of PMS

Also contain vitamin B6, along with other mood-boosting properties.11 of 19

Also contain vitamin B6, along with other mood-boosting properties.

Also contain vitamin B6, along with other mood-boosting properties

Serotonin - the happy chemical - is manufactured using tryptophan, which can be gained through the diet. During research trials, using trpyptophan has been shown to reduce depression.12 of 19

Serotonin - the happy chemical - is manufactured using tryptophan, which can be gained through the diet. During research trials, using trpyptophan has been shown to reduce depression.

Serotonin - the happy chemical - is manufactured using tryptophan, which can be gained through the diet. During research trials, using trpyptophan has been shown to reduce depression

Opt for complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, rather than cakes and biscuits. Although we think sugary snacks cheer us up, they can cause highs and lows in blood sugar that can affect mood.13 of 19

Opt for complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, rather than cakes and biscuits. Although we think sugary snacks cheer us up, they can cause highs and lows in blood sugar that can affect mood.

Opt for complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, rather than cakes and biscuits. Although we think sugary snacks cheer us up, they can cause highs and lows in blood sugar that can affect mood

These can all interfere with your mood, sleep and motivation levels. Caffeine can also trigger feelings of anxiety and make it hard to sleep, which will lead to you feeling lower than usual14 of 19

These can all interfere with your mood, sleep and motivation levels. Caffeine can also trigger feelings of anxiety and make it hard to sleep, which will lead to you feeling lower than usual

These can all interfere with your mood, sleep and motivation levels

Help is available. Contact your GP today to discuss treatment options or call Mind on 0300 123 3393.15 of 19

Help is available. Contact your GP today to discuss treatment options or call Mind on 0300 123 3393.

Help is available. Contact your GP today to discuss treatment options or call Mind on 0300 123 3393

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