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Do you want beautiful skin? What are your beauty habits?
The skin is the largest organ of our body, it is complex, highly dynamic system and plays a very crucial role to our general well-being. So it is but natural that we take good care of our skin.
Here are some tips you will want to do to have that flawless - beautiful skin. The following habits are actually shared by most dermatologists as their best advices for a clear complexion.
Good Habit #1: Eat Healthy Foods
Healthy foods refer to those that help your skin and body fight against the bad forces outside and inside. You must consider antioxidants such as vitamin A, C and E as they are highly potent for sun damage and fight certain cancers, including skin cancer. This is actually the reason that makes antioxidants essential to your health. Along with this, a well balanced diet is highly recommended. This means making yourself comfortable with a diet filled with at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables, plus a multivitamin that meets the RDA standards.
Good Habit #6: Avoid Wearing Your Makeup to Bed at Night
I guess, all of you know this rule, but just sometimes do it anyway. Well, it is necessary to note that layers of foundation, powder and even blusher left on overnight can cause the skin pores to clog and lead to acne or folliculitis. Knowing this warning, you must then take it all off before bed. You can do this by way of using a mild non-soap cleanser. However, remember not to waste bucks on a cleanser with glycolic acid or AHAs. As often said, it’s not on your face long enough to absorb into the skin. The mentioned ingredients are more effective in moisturizer than in cleanser.
Good Habit #7: Hands off Those Zits
We all get zits. That’s the truth. But, it doesn’t mean that we will just let those zits ruin our lives. We must do something to prevent them from forming, and we must do it by simply not to poke, prod, pop, or squeeze them. These actions can just prolong a zit’s life and make the problem worse. They may even lead to scarring as well as spread of infection. So, to speed up healing, never squeeze or poke them. Simply cleanse your face, and then apply a warm compress, like a clean and damp wash cloth. Then, dab your face on an over the counter cream or lotion containing a drying agent like the salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or sulfur.
Good Habit #8: Rest and Get Enough Sleep
Many of us don’t get enough sleep and are stressed. Actually, there haven’t been any conclusive studies on how being tired affects the condition of the skin. But, the effects are not generally hard to detect. One of the most common effects is under-eye circles. So, to avoid whatever unfavorable effects there may be, you must budget in sleep time. This may include a short afternoon nap whenever you can manage it. However, don’t sleep in the same position for years on end as this can lead to wrinkles. Perhaps the best way to consider is looking for a special pillow that helps prevent sleep creases on your face.
Good Habit #9: Drink Plenty of Water
The bottom line here is to adopt plenty of water everyday as your mantra. You should know that drinking water does keep you hydrated. This even helps your skin to look and feel better. So, get in the standard of 6 to 8 eight-ounce glasses throughout the day. You can drink more if you are a heavy exerciser. And, if you are into low-cal liquids, drink more water to avoid dehydration. Note that most of the new sugar substitutes today are dehydrating.
As presented there are a lot of habits that we oftentimes ignore, thinking that they don’t play a significant role in our lives. But, the truth is, everything we do has a corresponding meaning and role that needs to be revealed and considered. If your main goal is attaining beautiful skin and general well-being, then a healthy lifestyle is worth maintaining. Note that our daily habits mean everything.
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