Effective skin care activities go beyond buying dermatological creams, lotions, and other solutions. Even though one has regular skin treatment or at one point in time underwent skin surgical procedures, it is still not enough. Our daily habits do have an effect with the way we take care of our skin. These daily activities are sometimes trivial but are not followed faithfully and seriously by some people when they simply focus on buying skin care products online. What are these habits?
1. Water is a natural ingredient that helps make our skin soft and glowing. Drinking the required 8 glasses of water prevents our body from dehydration and avoids the ill effects of dry skin as well as cells and escalates signs of aging. Soda and alcohol are not water; they only contain a portion of water and the rest are chemicals. Stay away from it whenever possible.
2. Fruits are good for the skin and you can get nutrients from these that are vital to your skin such as amino acids, vitamin E, and other minerals through eating or applying it directly to your skin. It is quite messy but the result you get is worth the mess it creates. In addition, it is safer to use compared with some derma products which contain dangerous and toxic chemicals.
3. Healthy diet is a must for skin care. Fish, nuts, vegetables, and other natural products contain ingredients which help detoxify our skin. Therefore; it is always glowing and young looking. Avoid junk foods which do not only damage our skin but also other vital organs as well such as kidney, liver, and the heart.
4. Regular exercise does not only make you healthy and fit but maintain your ideal weight. It helps stretch out muscles and skin. Doing so, it aids skin to become more pliant and minimise or prevent wrinkles and other signs of aging. It also helps regulate blood flow which is vital to skin breathing.
5. Regular exfoliation helps get rid of dust and dirt that clings in our body. Regular bath and soaping is not enough. There are natural sources for exfoliation such as pineapple flesh, lime and lemon juices, as examples. It is cheaper than availing of the same procedure in a salon and spa and more accessible as you do not need to check your calendar to fit the service within your schedule of regular exfoliation activities.
6. Too much sun ameliorates skin destruction. Lots of studies were published stating that ultra violet rays cause skin cancer and the like. Plan your activities very well so that you will not be in a hurry always lest you forget sun protection activities such as applying sunblock or bringing along hats and umbrellas.
7. Live a stress free life. Stress cause people to break away from their positive habits like the ones mentioned above. Some people manage stress by eating the incorrect type of food, drinking alcohol, under-sleep or oversleep. Thus, avoid stressful activities, take a hobby, participate in volunteer work, take a vacation, and many other relaxing activities.
Habits are really important not only in improving our career and life but also when taking good care of our skin. So aside from buying skin care products online or in shops and stores, follow these seven habits to have healthy, glowing, and young looking skin.