7 Tips For Healthy Skin
By: Maryam Sidrah
Tags: Sleep, Skin Care Tips, Healthy Lifestyle, Health, Food And Drink

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7 Tips For Healthy Skin

The desire we have for healthy skin is very natural, and the attempt made to pursue one is quite challenging. Yet, we do whatever we can, try different expensive cosmetics, look for shortcut treatments. These entire processes leave us overwhelmed, and with zero results. But let me tell you what, it’s not that difficult either!

The solution is simple if it’s done with consistency. But before that, you need to know your skin. Every individual’s skin differs from another. The very first step of healing starts from knowing your roots. So, ask yourself these two questions:

1. What’s my skin type? 2. What’s the present condition of my skin?

Having answers to the above questions will help to find a solution for fresh, glowing skin.

However, sometimes it’s heredity that tells what kind of skin we are gonna have. But, don’t be sad, it can be controlled by taking proper care of the skin. Below are seven tips to help you get the smooth, active, and clear skin that you desire.

1. EAT RIGHT, EAT HEALTHY

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The secret of beautiful skin depends on the food. The food intake determines what will be our skin type. Thus, it’s always recommended to add more fruits and veggies to your diet.

Avoid eating junk food they are fat-saturated and sugary, which turns out to be unhealthy for the skin leading to oily texture and breakouts. Instead, look for a diet containing fruits, vegetables, whole grain, and lean protein. Taking more citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C will help to have a smooth texture and remove blemishes.

Prefer more home-cooked food than dining out to get lively and glowing skin. Research suggests having a balanced diet will help you to avoid acne-prone skin. https://www.learnskin.com/articles/healthy-and-unhealthy-food-habits-in-acne

2. KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED

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Once you have a balanced diet, the other thing you need in your lifestyle is drinking plenty of water, ample water will have your body hydrated, which is an important factor. Drinking enough water has several benefits, it holds your skin tight and moisture, prevents sagging hence slow aging. It puts your tummy happy by improving the digestion system, good for preventing acne. Drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day will maintain your skin healthy and hydrated.

3. EXERCISE

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Exercise has a great impact not only on your skin but overall health. Exercising increases the heart rate that boosts blood circulation which carries more oxygen to each cell of your body, making your skin healthy. Exercising results in sweat which removes impurities from your skin, giving a slight glow on your face. You don’t need to hit the gym, you can do simple cardio exercises or yoga at home with no equipment or you may go for walking, jogging, or swimming which enhances flexibility and strength. Try to exercise for at least half an hour a day to see a significant change in your skin.

4. SOME HEALTHY HABITS

FACE WASH: you can’t just get any face wash, need to know your skin type and choose the right one for yourself. For oily and combination skin, a face wash which removes extra oil. Dry skin, that stores your skin moisture. Normal skin, any face wash that maintains your skin supple. Sensitive skin people need a mild face wash, always do a patch test or consult the dermatologist. Use face wash twice a day and gently massage.

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MOISTURIZE/ SUNSCREEN: Always moisturize your face. It is one of the most essential processes in a skincare regime. It keeps your skin fresh and moist. Apply moisturizer after washing your face. It’s ideal to apply twice daily. Sunscreen is a must when you are stepping out in day time, it protects your skin from UV Rays that can cause severe damage to your skin leading to serious skin issues. Always look for SPF. There should be at least SPF 30 in both.

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EXFOLIATE: Exfoliation involves removing dead skin cells lying on the outer surface of your skin. Including exfoliation in your skincare regime improves your skin condition, softens and brightens your skin, it is good for reducing clogged pores which increases the oil on your skin, resulting in more whiteheads, blackheads, and acne. Exfoliation comes in the form of granules substance, exfoliation tools, and chemical exfoliants. Know your skin type, before trying your hand on it, not everyone needs to exfoliate. If you use a face scrub, then take a small amount of it and apply it on your face, rubbing gently in a circular motion for half to one minute, rinse off using lukewarm water, and pulling moisturizer. Using once a week is sufficient.

5. DETOXIFYING DRINK

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It is a drink that detoxifies toxins from your body. Toxins are poisonous chemical substance that lives within cells or human body. Detoxification cleanses and removes impurities, making your skin healthy and glowing. Make your own detoxify drink at home. Take one cucumber, add some mint and coriander leaves, grind them all, and include few drops of lemon or you can try similar drinks that go well with your skin. Drink once a day to see effective results.

6. NO SMOKING

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Smoking is not desirable for your health, then how could it be safe for your skin?! Giving up smoking is difficult when you are addicted to it. Besides damaging your lungs, it has other side effects. Premature aging, the formation of wrinkles, and uneven skin tone to name a few. According to research, it has been found smoking harms the health of the skin. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X10000453. Look for substitutes that are not harmful. You can try hard candies, sugarless chewing gum, nicotine gum, and even ask friends and families to help you quit smoking.

7. SLEEP WELL

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Getting enough sleep is essential to maintain good health. Sleeping is a natural recovery process that our body and mind urge for. Sleeping well restores the energy that is needed for the body and mind to work. While you sleep, blood flow increases, carrying oxygen in your body, it promotes collagen, repairs skin, brings radiant complexion. Research suggests for an adult, it’s ideal to sleep seven to nine hours a day to build healthy skin.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4849507/. The above tips are for maintaining clear and bright skin.

In case of serious skin issues, always check the dermatologist.