Skincare Suggestions
- Use only all-natural ingredients - Synthetic and unnatural ingredients are harsh, irritating, harmful to your skin and potentially hazardous to your health.
- Rinse well – After washing your face, use a warm washcloth to remove deep residues and gently exfoliate the skin.
- Cooler is better – Water that’s very hot can burn and dry out your skin. For best results, keep the temperature warm but not too hot.
- Watch your eyes – The thin skin just around the eye area is delicate and should be treated likewise. Avoid harsh rubbing or scrubbing and keep cleansing to a minimum.
Lifestyle Suggestions
- Stop smoking – Cigarettes and other tobacco products wreak havoc on your inner beauty and external skin. Weathered, rough skin is a clear sign of a smoker. Cigarette smoking is a tough habit to break – but the benefits far outweigh the temporary inconvenience of tobacco cravings.
- Get plenty of sleep – Your body needs to heal after a hard day’s work. Sleep is the time your skin can rejuvenate and repair any damage. Robbing your body of sleep will show on your face and body, as well as impact your health.
- Avoid the heat – Not only does excess heat dry out your system, it can damage your skin. This includes constant direct sunlight exposure, high temperatures in your home, car, or office, the overuse of a heating pad or electric blanket, staying too close to a fireplace, and other sources of dry, damaging heat.
Nutrition Suggestions
- Eat green – The amazing properties of green vegetables are countless! From phytonutrients to live enzymes (in uncooked or dehydrated foods), these health-enhancing compounds can make you feel and look years younger!
- Slow down the salt – Sodium dries up your skin. It dehydrates your body and puts stress on vital organs. If you feel a craving for salty foods, try eating seaweeds (dulse, kelp, wakame, and others), naturally sodium-rich plants from the sea. They can be found in local health food stores, organic supermarkets, and Asian specialty shops.
- Drink water – A great source of hydration, water is often overlooked or replaced by soda, coffee, sugary juices, and other inferior beverages. Your skin loves water so drink to your health!
- Stay far away from fast food – An American favorite, fast food chains are the death to your health and skin. From unwanted calories to cholesterol, fat, and chemical ingredients, take along a healthful snack to stave off your appetite until you can make a better meal choice.
There are many ways to reduce signs of aging and improve the appearance of your skin. Remember, your skin is a mirror of your overall health, so when it looks better, you’re doing better!
