It’s not just genetics that affect the skin, but also environmental factors and lifestyle: where you live and how you treat your skin can have a significant impact on how you look.
There are some habits that can significantly improve skin health, making it look more hydrated, radiant and younger, and that should be followed daily:
1. Protect your skin from the sun
Sunlight is the factor that most affects skin aging, since ultraviolet rays can cause profound changes in the skin. For this reason, it is very important to apply sunscreen daily, preferably before leaving the house, and renew it every 8 hours to maintain protection throughout the day.
2. Deep cleaning
Cleansing the skin is a very important step as it allows for more effective cell renewal, unclogs pores and allows for better absorption of the active ingredients contained in cosmetic products.
3. Importance of home care. There is a wide range of cleansing cosmetics such as creamy emulsions, cleansing milks, micellar water or liquid soaps that should be used depending on the type of skin. Dry skin should not be cleaned with aggressive foams or detergents, while for oily skin, suitable products without oils must be chosen.
4. Always keep your skin moisturized
Moisturized skin protects against dehydration and everyday stress. Oily skin also needs to be moisturized because it loses water.
5. Take care of your gut
The skin also needs to be cared for from the inside: diet has a significant influence on its health. In addition, the health of the intestines has a direct effect on the skin, which is why a diet rich in fiber and natural foods is important because it prevents constipation and other problems that can affect the intestines and subsequently the skin. You can also incorporate lactobacilli into your daily diet as they have a positive effect on the intestinal flora.
Take vitamins, eat lots of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad.
In addition, drinking plenty of water and eating a diet rich in water and antioxidant-rich foods will help keep the skin hydrated and protect it from premature aging.
Other important tips
Get at least 6 hours of sleep per night.
Drink antioxidant herbal teas
Prefer natural cosmetics, free from aggressive chemical ingredients.
To do sports.
Avoid stress as much as possible.
Do not neglect to have your skin thoroughly cleansed by a professional.
Massages, vitamin and amino acid applications as well as aromatherapy treatments contribute significantly to keeping the skin healthy for longer.
Do you know your skin type and how to care for it?
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