Now we know about filters and cannot always trust those glossy images on magazine covers. That does not however mean that flawless skin is not achievable. It is possible to have healthy skin that looks and feels good.
There are many factors that can affect the skin and make it break out. These include:
- Stress
- Allergies
- Fatigue
- Illness
- Weather changes
- hormones
These are just a few. A good skin care regime will take care of your skin and ensure it always looks good.
Look at the following skin care tips for that elusive glowing skin:
Rest
Ensure that you get enough sleep every night. Not being well-rested shows on your skin. You may be of the opinion that sleep makes you miss out on opportunities, but it is important to rest so that you are better able to deal with those opportunities. You will not face them very confidently with a puffed up face and bags under the eyes. Here are some foods which you need to avoid for a proper sleep.
Citrus fruits
They are great for your skin. Try snacking on orange or lemon and see the exfoliating powers they have on your skin. Lemons and your liver have a very healthy rapport with the liver and kidneys and healthy organs make for a healthy skin.
Oranges also help to keep wrinkles at bay.
Find a moisturizer that works for your skin type. When you apply it, massage it in using circular motions. This helps to improve circulation.
Sunscreen
Always wear sunscreen. It doesn’t matter whether the sun is out or not. Sunscreen should be an everyday affair. SPF 15 should be enough but if you are planning on sunbathing, make it stronger. Benefits of the sunscreen include:
- Helps to prevent skin cancer.
- Keeps wrinkles far far away.
- Prevents sunburn.
No tan beds. Repeat. Forget the tan bed!
Eat chocolate
Yay! Like you need a reason to eat chocolate, but here is a good one to increase your intake. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that aid in protecting the skin. Besides, chocolate gives you that happy buzz, which cannot be bad for the skin surely!
Get into the gym!
Okay. If gym is not your cuppa, start some sort of exercise regime. Even dancing will do. Exercise helps to get oxygen and nutrients flowing to your skin, thus making it look better and healthier. So, anytime the chance presents itself, bust your best moves!
Hydration is essential. The doctor says 6-8 glasses of water every day is necessary. If you do not like plain water, then get flavoured water. Coconut water is a favourite.
Drink tea
Tea has antiaging properties and is also great for your complexion. Enjoy some lemon or white tea every once in a while. Take it hot.
Facials
Give face a treat once in a while and there is none better than a facial. Apply a moisturizing mask one night a week and let it settle. You can have a nap or a bath meanwhile. Then wash it off and moisturize with your usual moisturizer. You will have tasted a slice of heaven.
Books are not judged by their covers, but the cover is an indicator of whether the book is any good, which can also be said about the skin, thus good skin care tips help you have great skin that shows the how healthy you are on the inside as well.
