Whether we are in the heat of summer or the cold of winter, one thing is a given: we want our skin to look it’s absolute best no matter the conditions outside. Sounds easy, but we know it’s not that simple. Summer brings heat which brings sweat, winter brings cold that causes dry skin. So how do we take control of our skin and make it beautiful every day of the year, no matter the season? Skin is very complex, so caring for it is going to be complex, but worth the effort. Skin itself is more than just a “covering” for our muscles, nerves, tissue, organs and bones. It is an actual organ of the body, the largest one in fact, covering an area of 20+ square feet. It’s importance to the survival of the human body is evident, but sometimes overlooked. As we will see, your skin is essential to your overall health and you have more impact on its condition than you may think.
YOU can influence the health and vitality of your skin. Simple choices you make each day can help give you healthy, glowing skin. Several things you can do to make your skin the healthiest it can be:
What we eat and drink, all that we put into our bodies affects our overall health. Our skin is included in this equation. Healthy foods and lots of water will help to produce healthy skin. Unhealthy foods and sugary drinks will manifest itself in our skin. Some helpful things to remember when we want to have the most beautiful skin possible:
The importance to your skin health is directly affected by the amount of sun damage to your skin. Sunscreen isn’t just recommended, or a “good idea,” it’s IMPERATIVE! Sun protection: using sunscreen and wearing clothing that offers uv ray protection, is something that should become a part of your daily routine. It’s recommended by dermatologists to use a minimum 15 sunblock, one that has UVB and UVA protection from the sun's rays. Skin exposed to the sun can develop age spots, wrinkles, and of course skin cancer. Dermatologists do advise you to find a sunscreen that is non acnegenic or non comedogenic, as these kinds will not block your pores.
Just as what we eat and drink affects our skin, so does the length of sleep we get a night and the amount of stress we are under.
Choosing The Right Skin Products
You can’t have your television on for 15 minutes without hearing at least one commercial for a skin care product. Have you ever tried shopping for the right lotion, cream, corrector or infusion solution? Talk about OVERWHELMING!!! How are you going to be sure what you are buying is the best solution for your skin?
Skin Health - Your Choice!
Just like any aspect of our health and wellness, the choices we make are crucial to how healthy we want to be. Our skin is a huge part of this equation. Healthy skin is a bi-product of a healthy lifestyle, what we eat & drink, exercise, rest, low stress, and using sunscreen. It sounds easy, but in reality a healthy lifestyle is a lot of hard work, but well worth the effort to live a full life. Your skin is the first thing people see so make it’s well-being a top priority. If you will put in the time and effort to be diligent and take care of your skin, your skin will thank you by continuing to take good care of you!
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Sources:
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https://www.voyagehealthcare.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-skin-healthy-year-round
https://www.readunwritten.com/2017/07/04/10-tips-help-keep-skin-glowing-year-round/
https://www.northstardermatology.com/blog/6-winter-beauty-tips-to-keep-your-skin-fresh-and-beautiful
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