Our skin is one of the largest and most important organs of our bodies. The skin has many functions that include protecting us from heat and cold, letting us feel through the sense of touch, and of course keeping us good looking. That is why we always have to nurture and take very good care of it. So how do we really take good care of it? Here are a few tips for healthy skin to get you started.
Things That Harm Our Skin
In order to maintain a good looking, glowing skin, there are many things and habits that we need to avoid. One of these is cigarette smoking. Cigarettes contain nicotine and nicotine is harmful to the skin. Find out more on how smoking harms your skin here. Other things that one needs to avoid are “bad” foods for the skin which includes anything with caffeine like cola and coffee, alcohol, and fatty foods.
While sun is good for the skin to promote vitamin D, it also contains harmful UV rays that may cause damage to the skin. That is why it is important to avoid too much exposure to the sun or if you really need to go out under the sun, be sure to put on a sun block with an SPF of at least 15 to 30 to protect your skin from its harmful ultraviolet rays. In fact staying away from sun is the key to preserving your youthful look for longer. More on that here.
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Food Essentials Great for Skin
Maintaining a healthy diet also contributes a lot to a healthy looking skin. Healthy foods nourish your body with all the vitamins and nutrients it need in keeping it clear and glowing. Healthy food includes vegetables, fresh fruits, fish, mackerel, sweet potato, mango, carrot, spinach and all those that are rich in zinc, vitamin A, omega 3, omega 6 and proteins. You can also blend in fruits such as strawberries, bananas, peaches, pineapples and others to make a fruit juice or smoothie to keep you cool while loading up some nutrients in your body. Pineapple juice or lemon juice can also detoxify your body from harmful toxins. This way they cleanse your body and in effect produce clearer, glowing skin.
Drinking 8 glasses of water or tea a day also helps cleanse your body from toxins and it makes your skin hydrated all throughout the day especially if the climate is very hot. Never get dehydrated. This will cause your skin to dry up. Lemon juice can also be great for blemishes, freckles, acne marks, and dark spots as you apply it on skin. Cucumber can also do well especially on the dark circles around the eyes and other blemishes.
Effective Daily Facial Skin Care Regimen
Maintaining a daily facial skin care regimen is important in keeping a good-looking skin all the time. First and foremost, always keep your face clean. This means washing your face over with warm water and a mild soap at least twice a day preferably at night before bedtime. This ensures that you will sleep with clean facial pores that will prevent pimples caused by clogged pores to pop out in the morning. Warm water opens up the pores therefore cleanse your face with warm water to clean it. Do not scrub or over wash your face as it may also cause irritation and it will push dirt even deeper into your pores. Just gently wash your face in circular motion. Rinse it with cold water to close your pores after. Remove all make up before going to sleep.
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Things to Remember
When in a public area and you do not have enough time to wash your face, just bring with you an oil absorber pad or tissue and pat your oily skin dry. Do not cover dirty, oily skin with makeup or powder, as this will just encourage the breakthrough of pimples.
In addition, always make it a point to change your make up applicator and brushes at least once every two months to ensure that you only touch clean things to your face. Even your fingers should not often touch your face, as hands are usually dirty. You can also scrub your face occasionally with micro beads to scrub off dirt or you may clean your face using a cleanser. Opt for those with salicylic acid content in its ingredients which is usually stated at the back of the product.
Put on a night cream or lotion that will moisturize your skin overnight. During daytime, you can also put on moisturizers preferably those that do not contain fragrance especially for sensitive skin. Alternatively, you can opt for a sun block with moisturizers to protect your skin from the sun at the same time.
Other than all these healthy skin tips, always maintain an 8-hour sleep each and every day. Sleep is essential to having a rejuvenated, glowing skin as it is during sleep that our body repairs our cells.
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