Up your skin care game

Skin is the body’s largest organ. When healthy, its layers work hard to protect us. But when it’s compromised, the skin’s ability to work as an effective barrier is impaired. It is, therefore, important to find ways to improve the skin health for it to maintain its protective role.

Eat healthy: There are numerous firms dedicated to products that keep your skin looking its best, and which claim to fight signs of aging. But what you eat is as important as the products that you put on your skin. Your diet could improve your skin health from the inside out, so a clear complexion begins with eating a healthful diet.

Skin healthy food includes avocados, walnuts, broccoli, tomatoes, grapes and so on.

Keep stress in check: Stress takes a toll on nearly every part of your body, including your skin. Stress increases the body’s production of hormones such as cortisol, which can make skin more oily and decrease its ability to fight off acne-causing bacteria. To keep that frazzled feeling under control, regularly practice stress-management techniques, like yoga, deep breathing, and meditation. This can help conditions such as acne.

Keep moisture in the skin: Skin moisturisers keep the top layer of skin cells hydrated and seal in moisture. To keep moisture in the skin, Take one 5- to 10-minute shower or bath per day because excessive washing can strip away the oily layer of the skin and dry it out. Use warm water instead of hot water. Also, minimise the use of harsh soaps, instead, use a gentle and fragrance-free cleanser.

Find the right products: Your skin is unique, so you need to find products that will work best for your specific skin type. Examine your skin and try to determine if your skin is normal, oily, dry, or a combination of dry and oily.

Stay hydrated: Drinking enough water is important for your overall health, and it is also crucial to keeping your facial skin healthy. Aim for more amount of water if you workout a lot and lose a lot of water through sweat.

Get enough rest: Lack of sleep has some very damaging affects on your skin. If you are not getting enough rest, your face will show it. Lack of sleep can increase the aging process and also make existing facial skin problems even worse. Try to get between seven and nine hours of sleep per night.

Exercise: Not only does exercise slow aging process, but it can actually reverses its effects on your skin. So to improve your skin, get moving. If you don’t like going to the gym, there are plenty of other ways to add exercise into your life such as going for long walks.

Learn about other sources of damage: To help continually improve your skin, it is important to avoid other factors that cause damage such as exposing it to dirty surfaces, such as pillowcases and your phone.

See a dermatologist: If you have any serious issues, you should consult a doctor who specialises in caring for skin. A dermatologist can provide you with prescription treatments for many common ailments.

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