My Sisters,
Good skin care can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come. It doesn’t take a lot of time to pamper your skin. Just use the basics. A healthy lifestyle along with good skin care can help you delay the natural aging process and help you prevent various skin problems. Ready? Here are 5 easy tips you can use to get started.
Firstly, one of the most important ways to care for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Some of my sisters enjoy lying on the beach soaking up the sun, but doing this year after year can cause wrinkles, age spots, and other skin problems. And then you also have the increased risk of skin cancer. So, protect your skin from the sun by using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing.
Secondly, remember that smoking causes wrinkles and makes you look older. Just think of all of that squinting from smoke and pursing of lips while smoking. Wrinkles! Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels on the outer layers of your skin, which decreases blood flow. This means the skin doesn’t get the oxygen or nutrients that it needs to be healthy. Smoking also damages the fibers that give your skin strength and elasticity. If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit. Ask your doctor for tips or treatments to help you stop smoking.
Thirdly, of course you want to keep your skin clean, but be sure you don’t shower or bathe too often or too long, especially in the winter months. It’ll remove needed oils from your skin and cause your skin to dry out. Avoid strong soaps which strip oil from your skin. After showering or bathing gently pat your skin dry, which will leave a little moisture on your skin, then moisturize. Use a moisturizer that fits your skin type. You should consider one that contains SPF.
Fourthly, eating a healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. You need to drink plenty of water, eat plenty of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins. The association between diet and acne isn't clear, but some research suggests that a diet rich in vitamin C and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates might promote younger-looking skin.
And finally, acne breakouts and skin problems can often be caused by uncontrolled stress, which makes your skin more sensitive. To promote healthy skin, work on controlling your stress factor. Set reasonable limits for yourself. Remember you can’t do everything in a day. My mom used to say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day!” Make time to do the things that you enjoy. Take some time to simply relax. The results may be more noticeable than you expect.
So remember, these 5 basic tips for good skin care that can help keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come. Practice good SKIN CARE.
