Healthy Skin
Proactive skin care is one important key to maintaining healthy skin. According to an article from dermatologists on the Mayo Clinic staff, there are five essential steps to having healthy skin.
The first step one must follow is to protect the skin from the sun by using sunscreen with a sun protection factor greater than 15, but greater than 30 is better. It is recommended to avoid the sun during the high intensity hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and wear protective clothing when in the sun.
The second tip for healthy skin is to avoid smoking as it accelerates skin aging and wrinkling. Smoking is an all over body toxin, and it is detrimental to skin as well.
The third tip is to wash skin very gently with warm water and mild soap that is free of irritating additives, and then gently pat the skin dry. An equally important step is the fourth step. After washing, moisturize the skin liberally with a moisturizer containing sunscreen.
Shaving can irritate thin, dry, or sensitive skin. The fifth tip is to shave carefully by patting the skin with a warm wash cloth and shaving cream before shaving, by shaving in the direction of the hair growth, and by rinsing the skin well when done.
Health experts recommend hydrating frequently to have nourished, healthy skin. Nutritionists recommend eating a healthy, balanced diet, not only to maintain a healthy body, but also to maintain healthy skin. Such foods should include green, leafy vegetables, such as spinach or kale. Also eat tomatoes, which are packed with the anti-oxidant, lycopene. Blueberries, strawberries and cranberries also have anti-oxidant benefits.
Carrots and other yellow or orange vegetables are essential because they contain carotenoids, fat-soluble compounds associated with some reduction in the risks of a wide range of cancers. Black beans are healthy because they provide a source of fiber and have anti-oxidant qualities as well. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, as is salmon. Oatmeal is an essential to add to the diet because the fiber is heart healthy and helps reduce cholesterol.
Beautiful, Soft Skin
Beautiful soft skin comes from adequate hydration by drinking plenty of water and perhaps even misting the skin with a mist of water. One should exfoliate the skin as well in order to shed dry, flaky skin. To maintain beautiful skin, one must eat nutrient rich foods, get plenty of sleep each night, and moisturize lavishly with quality moisturizers containing sunscreen.
To maintain beautiful soft skin and a beautiful soft face, one doesn’t have to break the bank to finance the endeavor. There are quality moisturizers and cosmetics that have the very same benefits as the pricier alternatives.
According to a review article from Aging Inform: Top Anti-aging Picks for 2009, the top three anti-aging creams and products include Dermitage, Biolabs Wrinkle Reducer, and RoC Retinol. Though these products are pricey, one can find ways to purchase them at a discount by viewing the article on the website.
One should use a make-up foundation that suits the skin tone and is water-based if the skin is prone to breakouts or blemishes. If the skin is dry, it is safe to use a more oil based foundation. Women should never wear make-up overnight as it clogs the pores and prevents the skin cells from shedding. This may cause pimples or blackheads. It’s essential that the skin breathe over night.
Knowing how to maintain healthy, soft, and lovely skin is paramount. Gwyneth Paltrow summed it up nicely in saying, “Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” There are many resources to help learn skin care techniques. The following resources provide additional information about skin care.
To learn about securing discounted prices for the top three anti-aging creams and products, Dermitage, Biolabs Wrinkle Reducer, and RoC Retinol, read the information at Aging Inform: Aging Creams Reviewed and Compared. Related information can be reviewed in Non-Surgical Facelifts and How to Stay Healthy and Youthful.
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