英语沙龙：美化皮肤的五种方法

5 ways to improve your skin

Sleep Too little leaves your skin looking tired and dull, so don’t stay up any longer than you have to, and give your skin the chance to relax and recharge. 

Water Central heating, air conditioning and not drinking enough can make your skin look parched¹ --so make sure you drink the recommended minimum of eight glasses of water a day to hydrate and cleanse² your skin from within. 

Fresh air Taking a brisk walk on a fine day will not only revive you, it will wake up your skin, too. Don’t bother with make-up so that your skin can breathe --but make sure you moisturise first. 

Diet It should be full of the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients--they’re not only good for your body, but will keep your skin looking good, too. And always eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. 

Massage³ Five minutes, twice a week, of firm but gentle sweeping⁴ movements upwards⁵ and outwards⁶ will boost the circulation and help reduce puffiness, leaving your skin glowing with health.

美化皮肤的五种方法

睡眠 睡眠太少会使你的皮肤看上去疲劳且无光泽, 所以, 除非万不得已, 别熬夜；这样可让你的皮肤有机会得到松弛和恢复。

喝水 中央供暖、空调和饮水不足都会使你的皮肤看上去干燥--所以确保你每天按建议喝至少８杯水, 这样从内部给你的皮肤供水并起洁净作用。

呼吸新鲜空气 晴天, 轻快地散个步。这不仅会使你焕发活力, 而且能唤醒你的皮肤。别操心化妆了, 这样可以让你的皮肤透透气--但得确保先抹上滋润霜。

饮食 饮食应含有适当的各类维生素、矿物质以及营养物--这些东西不仅有益健康, 而且也会使皮肤靓丽。每天都至少吃５份水果和蔬菜。

按摩 每周２次, 每次５分钟。动作要稳准但要轻柔, 由下往上、由里向外地全面进行, 这有益于增强血液循环, 减少浮肿, 使皮肤健康有光泽。

1 parched   

adj.焦干的；极渴的；v.（使）焦干

参考例句：

• Hot winds parched the crops.热风使庄稼干透了。
• The land in this region is rather dry and parched.这片土地十分干燥。

2 cleanse   

vt.使清洁，使纯洁，清洗

参考例句：

• Health experts are trying to cleanse the air in cities. 卫生专家们正设法净化城市里的空气。
• Fresh fruit juices can also cleanse your body and reduce dark circles.新鲜果汁同样可以清洁你的身体,并对黑眼圈同样有抑制作用。

3 massage   

n.按摩，揉；vt.按摩，揉，美化，奉承，篡改数据

参考例句：

• He is really quite skilled in doing massage.他的按摩技术确实不错。
• Massage helps relieve the tension in one's muscles.按摩可使僵硬的肌肉松弛。

4 sweeping   

adj.范围广大的，一扫无遗的

参考例句：

• The citizens voted for sweeping reforms.公民投票支持全面的改革。
• Can you hear the wind sweeping through the branches?你能听到风掠过树枝的声音吗？

5 upwards   

adv.向上，在更高处...以上

参考例句：

• The trend of prices is still upwards.物价的趋向是仍在上涨。
• The smoke rose straight upwards.烟一直向上升。

6 outwards   

adj.外面的，公开的，向外的；adv.向外；n.外形

参考例句：

• Does this door open inwards or outwards?这门朝里开还是朝外开？
• In lapping up a fur,they always put the inner side outwards.卷毛皮时，他们总是让内层朝外。