With new research, new products, and new skin protection advice popping up all the time, it is hard to figure out the best things to do to have healthier skin.
A skin care program combines skincare products and a routine that will most benefit the skin. You will first need to consider your diet and type of lifestyle since these two factors play an important role in the health of a person's skin.
These days we seem to be living in the fast-food age and the condition of your skin is often neglected. You still can't beat the old fruit and vegetable diet when it comes to good health and a good complexion.
Remember to feed and nourish your skin by eating the proper foods. Give your skin a drink while you're at it. Experts say those eight glasses of water a day your mom always told you to be sure to drink are essential to maintaining your skin's elasticity and suppleness. And don't count coffee or any of the caffeinated sodas as part of the eight glasses because caffeine dehydrates. The water you choose can be sparkling, mineral, or straight from the tap. Another suggestion is that you keep a liter-size bottle close at hand, or simply drink a glass or two with your meals, and a few in between.
You need to give some thought and consideration to the type of makeup you use. And be sure to clean your tools regularly. Things such as cosmetic brushes get dirty and can carry bacteria and germs, which may cause skin irritations and breakouts. One of the leading cosmetic authorities suggests that cosmetic brushes be thoroughly cleaned at least twice a month. A good way is to soak brushes for about 10 minutes in a dish of warm, soapy water using mild liquid detergent or baby shampoo. Rinse and blot excess moisture with a towel and stand the brushes, handle end down, in a tall glass until they are thoroughly dry.
Keep environmental pollutants from being absorbed into the skin with a good moisturizer that acts as a barrier. Check the labels for those with added Vitamin A, C, and E, which help block the penetration of pollutants.
A good exercise program such as aerobics can activate and rejuvenate the skin and improve circulation and blood flow. Also, body sweat triggers the production of sebum, which is the skin's own natural moisturizer.
One skincare expert has developed a do-it-yourself version of a treatment you may like to try. Stir the juice of half a lemon into one cup of plain yogurt. Keep it in the refrigerator and apply it as cream every night before bed. After waiting about five minutes for the yogurt mixture to penetrate, you can even apply a thin coat of moisturizer. With consistent use, you should see more even pigmentation and smoother skin in three to four weeks.
Get serious about stress reduction. Skin conditions such as acne appear in many stressed people, and chronic skin conditions then worsen. Set aside quiet time to meditate or daydream. Be sure to get enough sleep. To avoid morning eye or facial puffiness, sleep on your back so fluid doesn't collect there. And, you can keep the oil from your hair away from your face by wearing a head covering or a soft headband when you go to bed. And keep in mind that too much stress can affect your overall health and your complexion.
If you look good, you feel good!
M.N.Curry
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