8 Effective Skincare Tips to Achieve Glowing Skin

The older you get the more you understand the consequences of mistreating your skin when you were young. Today women are more inclined to appreciate the importance of nourishing and pampering their skin.

This is after all, irreplaceable. 

 

#1 Removing makeup is too often ignored.

It’s very easy especially after a long day of work to go to bed without washing the makeup off your face. Makeup clogs pores and prevents them from breathing. This is a breeding ground for blackheads and blemishes.

You don’t have to invest in expensive makeup removers to protect yourself from spotty skin. You just need some olive oil and a cotton swab to gently remove the day’s dirt and grime. Exfoliation is critical to remove dead skin. About twice a week you need to use an exfoliant like a walnut yogurt paste to get rid of dirt and promote radiant skin. The article “Vi Peels in San Diego | Radiance” from Reveal Your Radiance explains how certain ingredients and skin peels can remove sun damage, wrinkles, and acne scars from your skin, helping you look years younger.

 

#2 Protect your skin from the sun

The sun is the enemy of healthy skin. You should never expose yourself to the sun’s rays without protecting yourself with sunscreen that is at least 15 SPF and blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Be sure to read the label for non acnegenic or non comedogenic ingredients that don’t block pores. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is or whether or not the sun is out. You need sunscreen.

 

#3 What you eat matters.

Diets that are rich in greens, fruits, proteins, and vitamins promote radiant skin. You need a diet that is low in sugar because it keeps the insulin levels down allowing cells to maintain a healthy balance. You should avoid foods that have high contents of salt and processed sugar. You want to limit your intake of fried foods and those that are spicy and fermented. Additionally, you should consider taking natural skin supplements as a part of your diet. In their article best vitamins for skin health, experts at Zuma Nutrition explain what supplements will help you ensure optimal intake of the needed nutrients that keep your skin healthy and glowing.

 

#4 Don’t be afraid to sweat.

Regular exercise is good for more than your skin, although it will certainly give you a healthy glow. Exercise increases blood circulation and accelerates the cleansing process. A daily walk can turn back the hands of time and make you look and feel younger than you are.

 

It’s important to pamper your skin before and after a workout. Before workouts you can add some toner to minimize the build up of oil on your skin. After a workout exfoliate and then add shea butter or olive oil to moisturize.

 

#5 Get plenty of sleep.

Eight hours is the optimal sleeping time for most adults. If you don’t get enough sleep your skin suffers in the form of bags under your eyes and sagging skin. Honey applied to the skin before bedtime a couple times a week is a soothing, healing treatment. Washing your face before you retire for the night should be your regular routine. Adding moisturizer and avoiding hot water keeps your skin from drying out.

 

#6 Drink lots of water.

Staying hydrated means drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. Fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumbers, oranges, strawberries, grapefruits, and cantaloupes are great sources of water. According to the experts drinking water from blue colored bottles is cooling. Rose water is great for reducing eye puffiness and will hydrate your skin when you use it as a spritzer.

 

#7 Indulge yourself.

It’s okay to splurge every once in a while on spa treatments or facial masks with nourishing agents like coconut, mustard, almond or kumkadi oils. You have the right to enjoy a 20 minute session relaxing while listening to soothing music and rejuvenating your skin. The results both physical and mental are well worth it.

 

#8 Embrace a healthy lifestyle.

You must avoid stress. Stress produces cortisol, and that makes the skin oily. Try yoga and meditation. They will give your skin a radiant glow. You shouldn’t forget about your jawline and neck. There are facial exercises you can try every morning to improve the muscles in this area.

 

It’s never too early to start taking care of yourself. Diet, exercise, and hydration are a big part of that. You may not look 18 forever, but you can maximize the assets you have, including beautiful skin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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