No cosmetic or surgical procedure can lift your looks as well as a nutritious diet and regular exercise. The antioxidant vitamins are particularly important because they counter the effects of free radicals, the unstable oxygen molecules that speed skin ageing by harming skin cells and tissue. For that radiant glow, ensure you get enough of the following:

Avoid harsh soaps, buffing pads and abrasive facial scrubs, as they all strip skin of valuable protective oils. Wash your face twice daily with a mild pH-balanced

cleansing gel or lotion. Use your hands, not a face flannel, as this can be rough on skin and also hide bacteria. Follow the cleansing with a gentle clarifying toner to soften skin and even out tone. Look for an alcohol-free product which will not dry out skin. Apply a gentle, rich, nutritive moisturiser while your skin is still damp, to lock in moisture. Look for ingredients which will help to keep skin soft, supple, firm and vibrant, such as argan and borage oils and especially pomegranate seed oil, which is a source of skin-supportive vitamins C, B5 and potassium.

Ashwagandha is often taken with many other herbs, some of which include polygala, citrus peel, poria mushroom, holy basil and magnolia.

Polygala is a popular herb used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to reduce symptoms of mild anxiety, restlessness and irritability. In TCM, polygala is traditionally known for calming both the mind and the spirit, also known as shen.

Another herb to look out for to combine with ashwagandha is citrus peel, which is traditionally taken in Chinese medicine to improve digestive weakness, and regulate qi (or life force energy) to relieve abdominal bloating and fullness, nausea and excessive burping.

Too little sleep, too much sun and stress overload can cause dull, dry, wrinkled skin, under-eye dark circles, poor circulation and pallor. It’s never too late to change lifestyle habits, no matter what your age.