Everybody wants healthy skin. Healthy skin looks good and gives you a healthy glow. Today, people are less willing to pile chemicals on their skin. Instead of quick fixes, people are leaning more towards natural remedies.
A healthy lifestyle and good skin care devoid of harmful substances help to delay natural aging as well as well preventing a myriad of skin problems. The best way to achieve this is using preventive rather than curative methods. Preventive methods include avoiding anything that will be harsh on the skin. Here are a few tips to ensure that your skin stays naturally healthy:
- 1.Avoid direct sunlight
While the sun is good for vitamin D, hitting the skin directly and for extended periods of time is not good for the skin. Exposure to the sun causes premature aging because wrinkles, age spots and other blemishes appear on your skin. You are also at risk of getting skin cancer.
If you have to spend time in the sun, the best skincare advice you can get is this:
- Sunscreen – Use it every day and generously. A broad spectrum one with an SPF of at least 15 would work best. If you are susceptible to sunburn, go for a stronger one. If you are out swimming or you are perspiring, reapply as often as you like.
- Get out of the sun – You might be tempted to stay in the sun because it is so deliciously warm, but don't. Sit in the shade, especially between 10:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m when the sun is at its hottest.
- Cover your skin – Your sleeves should be long and your pants as well. Wear wide-brimmed hats to protect your face. Fortify your clothing against ultraviolet rays by adding an extra layer ultraviolet protection using laundry additives.
- 2.No smoking
Smoking is not good for anything. Not only does it make you vulnerable to respiratory problems and various cancers, it also makes your skin look old and wrinkled. It also causes damage to collagen and elastin- the elements that give your skin its strength and elasticity. Furthermore, those facial expressions you make over and over again as you smoke do not do your skin any favours. They also contribute to wrinkling.
- 3.Be gentle with your skin
- Avoid harsh scrubs and washes.
- Don't scrub your skin dry. Pat it gently with a soft clean towel.
- Avoid touching your face with dirty hands.
- Cleanse, tone and moisturize your face at least twice a day.
- 4.Eat healthily
This calls for lots of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains and lean proteins. Avoid unhealthy fats and refined foods. Foods rich in fish oil are good for skin, especially if you are prone to breakouts.
- 5.Balance your stress levels
It is not possible to always be free from stress, but you can learn to manage your stress levels. Don't bite off more than you can chew, get your beauty sleep and make time for your hobbies.
Following a healthy lifestyle will work better for your skin than any skincare advice you can get that touches on using substances on your skin that could cause more damage than good as some of the products on offer have harmful chemicals.
