Taking care of your skin is important. No matter what age you are, it’s always good to take care of yourself and treat your body with the utmost love. You deserve it.
As you get older, your skin becomes more vulnerable. It becomes more prone to dryness, wrinkles and moisture loss. Not to mention the effects of stress in everyday life and what that can do to your body. So it’s important to give your skin the attention it deserves with these tips below on how to look after it properly.
WATER, WATER, WATER – Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to keep yourself hydrated. Drinking water will keep your skin supple, maintain its elasticity, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines.
Read our article on ‘how to ‘up’ your water intake’ for more tips on keep yourself hydrated.
BODY CREAM – Massaging a rich, creamy textured body cream into your body every day (especially after a shower or bath) will keep your skin looking young, soft and hydrated. This will replenish the skin, keeping its suppleness whilst also preventing moisture loss.
MEDITERRANEAN DIET – A Mediterranean diet is rich in fibre, vitamins E, A and C and potassium which are all magnificent for skin health. This diet is low in sugar which discourages acne. The use of olive oil is beneficial for the skin because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Overall this diet is great for skin health.
LUKE WARM SHOWERS – Try and lower the temperature of your shower. Hot water will dry out your skin by stripping your skin of its natural oils.
UV SUN PROTECTION – UV rays have an ageing effect on the skin but not only in summer, but in winter too. So it is vital to use protection on your skin all year round.
REMOVE MAKE-UP BEFORE BED – It’s very easy to fall asleep with your make-up on and you can get away with it once in a while. But if you do it very often your makeup will clog your pores. This can lead to a build up oils and dirt causing you to have blackheads, breakouts and infections
Remove your makeup before bed and let your skin have some time to breathe and repair itself. Having a makeup free day can be good to give your skin more of a chance to breathe.
CLEANSE IN THE MORNING AND BEFORE SLEEP – Cleansing your skin removes dry and dead cells allowing a fresh layer of skin to appear. Cleansing will also stimulate blood circulation to your skin promoting bringing vital nutrients for an overall healthy glow.
PROTECT FROM THE SUN – Direct sunshine can age your skin so try not to expose your skin too much to direct sun rays. The sun can wrinkle your skin over a period of time. Wear sunscreen and cover up with a hat and long sleeves
REDUCE SMOKING – A lot of people start smoking when they’re adults, whether it’s a result of peer pressure or a way to cope with the stressors of everyday life, it’s a very popular drug to use. But it can have a significant effect on your skin. And the more you smoke, the more significant it will be.
The nicotine in cigarettes reduces blood flow to the skin, dehydrating and draining the skin of vital nutrients that keep it healthy. Your skin will become more aged and unable to bounce back as quickly as it should, delaying its healing processes.
Reducing your intake of smoke or quitting completely will help keep your skin healthy and at the healthiest state it can be. If you’re struggling to find another way to distress, read out articles on health and wellbeing to find some new hobbies and activities to better your mental health.
Check out our forum with other like-minded people and get some advice there. Post a question and get to know others who may be going through the same thing. We’re all in this together!
KEEP UP YOUR CALCIUM UPTAKE – If you are not lactose intolerant, drink a glass of milk a day. Calcium present in the epidermis of the skin promotes cell regeneration thus restoring the skin.
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Before you start any new diet, health programme, exercise routine, and ingest or topically use any oil, vitamin, mineral, product or compound, it is very important to consult your doctor, therapist or do a patch test to make sure you do not have any adverse reactions.
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