Can’t spend time caring for your skin here is
something you can include in your daily routine to keep your skin
healthy and glowing for a long time and you can help yourself delay the
natural aging process of your skin. Follow these easy tips and stay
younger.
Protection from the sun
Exposure to the harmful ultraviolet radiation from
the sun over a long period of time can give rise to many complications
as early aging with appearance of wrinkles and some other skin problems
including risk of skin cancer.
· Choose
a sunscreen according to your skin type with a SPF of at least 15 and
use it when going out in the sun. You may have to use it more than once
depending on the length of sun exposure or if you are perspiring or
swimming.
· Try
to avoid the sun rays when they are strongest usually between 10.00 in
the morning until 4.00 in the afternoon. Moreover protective clothing
including long sleeved shirts, long pants with appropriate hats can help
reduce direct exposure to the sun.
Healthy Diet
Pay attention to what you eat before wondering
which skin care product you should buy amongst the wide range of
products. Choose a healthy balanced diet try to include lots of fruits
and vegetables, low fat dairy products, plenty of water, whole grains,
nuts and lean protein. Try to avoid refined or processed carbohydrates,
unhealthy fats and limit sweets. Don’t miss these skin friendly foods in
your diet
· Salmon,
Snapper and other fatty fish: These fish are high in omega-3 fatty
acids, the good fatty acids which help to reduce production of
inflammatory substances by your body, decreases clogged pores and
protects the skin from developing wrinkles. Moreover salmon gives you a
soft skin with enhanced luster whereas selenium present in snapper
decreases the risk of sunburn.
· Sweet
potatoes: They are rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidant which can
protect your skin against the damage that sun exposure can cause.
· Blueberries: They are a high source of antioxidants preventing skin damage caused by sun exposure.
· Kiwi:
Get vitamin C from kiwi. Vitamin C helps in collagen production and
maintenance giving you a fresh, healthy and youthful skin.
· Sunflower seeds: Rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. It slows the aging of skin.
· Carrots, apricots, other yellow and orange fruits, spinach and other green leafy vegetables are all skin friendly.
Quit Smoking
Smoking can be harmful to the skin in two ways
· It
deprives the outermost layer of skin of oxygen and nutrients crucial
for skin health. This occurs because of reduced blood flow as a result
of narrowing of tiny blood vessels present in these layers.
· Damage
to collagen and elastic fibres responsible for the strength and
elasticity of skin in addition to the repetitive use of facial muscles
during smoking as pursing of lips can contribute to early aging of skin
and appearance of wrinkles.
Reduce Stress
Try to manage stress in your life. Identify the
sources that put you under stress and take charge of your thoughts,
emotions and the way you deal with different problems. Establish a
balance between work and home life. Simply managing stress as so can
reduce stress related skin problems such as acne break outs and some
other skin problems.
Be gentle to your skin
Avoid hot water and long showers or baths as they
remove the natural oils leaving the skin dry. Use of warm water instead
for a limited time and pat dry should be preferred. Use mild cleansers
instead of strong soaps and always use shaving creams, gels or lotions
before shaving. Use moisturizers to avoid dry and rough skin.
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