Healthy
Skin Tips
-Essential Healthy skin Tips
Our skin is the largest organ yet we often
forget how important its role is to the
human body. It can be affected on both the
internal and external layers. Skin will
be healthier if you exercise, consume fewer
drugs, coffee, tea, alcohol refined carbohydrates
and sugar.
Exercise is essential. As we age our skin
becomes saggy, less toned and often cellulite
may appear. Physical activity is enjoyable
and fun, especially if you choose to exercise
with others in a pleasant social setting.
To maintain a healthy body, start exercising
a minimum of three days each week, then
extend this to a daily routine; an hour
per day is fantastic.
Monitoring your food intake is beneficial
for healthy skin. Avoid food high in fats
and sugar; try replacing them with fruit
and vegetables. Try drinking eight glasses
of water each day; you will notice how hydrated
your skin will be. Drinking water is detoxifying,
too. Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol,
coffee and tea since these tend to dehydrate
the skin; try herbal teas.
When washing, luke warm water is best.
Avoid harsh blocks of soap; use body washes
(read labels before purchasing products
– natural ingredients are best). Exfoliate
the body once a week in the shower or bath
if this is an easier option. Remove any
dead skin from the feet with a pumice stone.
Give yourself a facial once a week. Choose
products best suited to your skin type.
Firstly, cleanse the skin; if wearing makeup
always double-cleanse to ensure the skin
is nicely cleaned. Follow with skin toner.
Exfoliate the face gently, and then apply
a treatment mask. After removing the mask
the skin will feel rejuvenated and refreshed.
Finish off with a facial moisturiser and
eye cream; this will keep the skin nicely
hydrated.
Treat your hands and feet. File and shape
the nails. Clean and remove any excess cuticle
around the nail beds. Always apply hand
and foot cream each day. Paint nails if
you wish; apply a base coat first to stop
discolouration of the nail plate. Paint
two coats of nail enamel and finish with
a top coat; this makes them shiny and lengthens
the time of your polish. For a more natural
look, apply just a clear coat – it makes
the nails appear more healthy, neat and
manicured.
Finally, sleep is essential for healthy
skin. As soon as we tire, it shows in our
skin. Our skin becomes sluggish, it ages
more quickly and dark circles appear under
our eyes. Set a goal of eight hours sleep
each night.
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