“Be good to your skin. You’ll wear it every day for the rest of your life.”
Renee Rouleau.
Keep Your Skin Healthy
We all wish for beautiful, glowing, younger-looking skin; but somehow it doesn’t seem to come that easy with our modern-day lifestyles. Many factors contribute to our skin health, and one has to know and pay attention to each of them to achieve flawless and clear skin. Did you know that your skin’s health can affect the aging process and prevent numerous skin problems?
There are some simple things to keep in mind in order to achieve healthy, glowing skin. Let’s talk about 6 skin care tips that will keep our skin healthy in a natural way.
1. Keeping It Moist!
Good skin is moist skin, and you can keep your dewy fresh by using a good quality cream or serum that contains hyaluronic acid, which effectively helps in retaining the skin’s moisture and keeping it hydrated.
Moisturizing your skin is highly beneficial because it protects your skin from drying up. A good Vitamin C serum can help your skin maintain its natural moisture levels and give it a natural glow. It is best to apply moisturizer or serum while your skin is still damp so that it traps surface moisture in your skin.
2. Be Gentle While Cleansing
We all know that cleaning your skin on a regular basis is extremely important. When you wash your skin, you remove dirt and bacteria that can lead to breakouts and clogged pores. But it’s even more important to wash your skin very gently so that you do not aggravate or damage it.
You should avoid using soaps that are too strong and can end up irritating your skin. Always pick a face wash that contains natural actives like Vitamin C, activated charcoal, etc., and is free from parabens and sulfates. To cleanse your face gently, wet it with lukewarm water. Gently apply the cleanser in a circular motion with your fingertips and pat dry your face with a clean towel instead of scrubbing it hard.
3. Minimizing The Makeup
Wearing makeup for a long time can block your pores and hinder your skin’s contact with oxygen. This leads to skin irritation and breakouts. We know that asking someone to not wear makeup at all is too much, but people should be aware that makeup can damage the skin. Minimizing the amount of makeup you wear will limit irritation and preserve your skin’s youth and health for years to come. Always remove makeup properly using a gentle cleanser before you go to sleep. Keeping makeup on overnight can have damaging effects on your skin.
4. Finding the Right Natural Products
Today, markets are filled with products that have more harsh chemicals and fewer natural actives in them. While some of these products have the potential to be beneficial, natural products are always a better choice. A product with the right balance of natural ingredients, along with compounds such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Alpha arbutin, Hyaluronic Acid, Ferulic Acid, and more, can really be beneficial for maintaining healthy skin. All of which help the body to function at optimal levels.
5. Protecting from the sunshine
In small doses, sunlight can be valuable to your skin. Sun exposes you to Vitamin D. But unfortunately, too much exposure to the sun can cause wrinkles, age spots, and can increase the risk of cancer. It is highly recommended that you use an SPF 15 moisturizer in your morning skincare routine before stepping outside. Keeping yourself covered with hats, long sleeve shirts, and pants can also help prevent your skin from being harmed by the sun.
6. A healthy diet, sleep, and lifestyle
Everyone knows that what you consume reflects on your skin. Maintaining a healthy diet helps nourish the body as well as your skin, while regular exercise improves circulation, keeping your skin healthy and young. Research has shown that maintaining a good sleep routine also promotes healthy skin. Habits like drinking alcohol and smoking can have detrimental effects on your skin health. Not only does smoking deplete the skin with oxygen and nutrients, but it also reduces the elasticity of the skin, causing wrinkles and damage.
Conclusion
In order to maintain healthy skin naturally, it is important to moisturize the skin using a good quality cream or serum that contains hyaluronic acid, gently cleanse the skin with a natural face wash, minimize the amount of makeup worn, use natural products, protect the skin from the sun, and maintain a healthy diet, sleep routine, and lifestyle. This includes avoiding smoking and alcohol, which can damage the skin.
