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Essentials to Healthy and Glowing Skin
The skin is your body’s largest organ, and maybe the one that we obsess over the most. Your skin is a direct reflection of your stress levels, the food you eat, and the amount of sleep you get, so it requires a lot of tender love and care to remain feeling and looking healthy.
That means creating and sticking to a consistent skin care regimen each day to wipe away the wear from the day. The following is a list of simple, essential steps to incorporate into your everyday routine to promote healthy skin!
1. Exfoliate Your Skin
The foremost step to glowing and healthy-looking skin is to exfoliate away the lingering layer of dead skin. Although skin cells are constantly regenerating, not all the dead skin sloughs off. To exfoliate your skin properly, run a warm bath and use a strong, but gentle scrub for the whole body. It's essential to note that most body scrubs are too harsh to use on the face. Look for a more face-specific scrub to exfoliate the more delicate skin. Always finish the exfoliation routine with a moisturizer to nourish the new skin.
2. Drink Lots of Water
Staying hydrated is at the root of every diet, exercise routine and skin care regimen. That is because it does wonders for the human body. Organs in the body need hydration to work well, and your skin is the largest organ. The more water you consume, the easier it becomes for you to keep your skin from drying.
3. Get Plenty of Sleep
You should also get enough beauty sleep to keep your skin healthy. When you are sleep-deprived, the body produces more cortisol (a stress hormone). Elevated amounts of cortisol can cause more distress and inflammation in the body, which can damage the quality of your skin. Moreover, lack of sleep can accelerate the aging process, lead to less beauty, or worsen existing skin conditions. For healthy skin, get 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.
4. Maintain a Healthy Diet
Without a doubt, a healthy diet can help to keep your skin youthful and glowing. Eat sufficient portions of fruits, whole grains, greens and lean proteins. Additionally, a diet rich in fish oil and low in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates may promote younger looking skin.
5. Use a Gentle Touch
Regular cleansing and shaving routines can take a toll on the skin. In order to maintain the health of your skin follow the following tips:
Use warm water instead of hot water.
Limit your bath time because long baths or showers lead to removal of important skin oils.
Never use strong soaps or detergents as they can strip the skin of its oils.
Use shaving cream or gel before shaving to protect your skin.
After a bath, gently pat your skin dry using a towel so that some moisture stays on your skin.
If your skin is dry, apply a moisturizer that matches your skin type.
Conclusion
Good skincare habits can keep your skin healthy and more youthful. If you do not have time for an intensive skincare regime, you can still pamper yourself by using the basics. Healthy lifestyle choices and excellent skin care can help delay natural aging signs and prevent a variety of skin issues. Get started with the above no-nonsense essentials. Also, don't forget to protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, protective clothing and shade because prevention is better than cure!
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