HEALTHY SKIN CARE TIPS
| Most of us do not have time to do intensive skin care. There are ways to pamper yourself by using a few healthy lifestyle choices that don’t take much time. By making some healthy choices, it can help prevent common skin problems and even delay the natural aging process. Get started with a few of the following easy tips: 1. Protection from the sun. This cannot be emphasized enough. Sun exposure throughout your life can produce wrinkles, age spots, skin cancer, and many other skin problems.-Use sunscreen with at least 15 SPF. Apply generously and reapply every two hours.- Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.- Wear sun protective clothing. Many flattering styles are now available. 2. Do not smoke, or if you do, plan to stop this year. Smoking makes your skin look older and adds wrinkles. Smoking damages collagen and elastin. Smoking also depletes the skin of oxygen and other nutrients that are important to healthy skin. 3. Be gentle with your skin. – Cleaning can be rough on your skin. Do not use strong soap as it can strip oil from your skin, causing excessive dryness. Use a mild cleanser instead.- When shaving, use shaving cream or lotion and shave in the direction the hair grows.- Use moisturizer that best fits your skin type.- Limit time in baths/showers. Hot water will remove oils from your skin. 4. Eat a healthy diet. By eating proper foods, you will look and feel your best. Eat plenty of vegetables fruits and lean proteins. 5. Control stress in your life. Uncontrolled stress is harsh on your skin. It cantrigger acne outbreaks and other skin problems. Take steps to manage your stress levels; not only your skin will thank you, but the rest of your body as well. |