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5 Lifestyle Tips For Healthier Skin

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Your skin is as unique as you are.  Skin can be very resilient and bounce back quickly after breakouts or injury. However, it can also be very delicate. Many people suffer from sensitive skin while other people seem to be able to withstand harsh conditions.  No matter which skin type you have . . . whether it’s dry, oily, sensitive or normal, there are a few things you can do to keep it healthy. Here are five lifestyle tips you can adapt for healthier skin . . .

Reduce Stress

WomanStress is one of the most harmful things you can do to your body and it shows up in your skin health as well as on the inside of your body. Have you ever noticed that some people age much faster than others?

Much of this can be attributed to a life of stress and worry.  Lower your levels of stress through exercise, meditation, or any other stress reducing modality you feel drawn too. You should see results rather quickly in the appearance of your skin. If you’ve developed wrinkles, they probably won’t go away, but your skin tone and overall complexion can start having a glowing appearance again.

Eat Healthier

elegant middle aged woman eating saladDiet is one of the leading causes of poor skin health. Whatever you put into your body shows up in your skin. Try eating less saturated fat and junk foods and opt for more fresh fruits and vegetables. Your skin needs the basic nutrition that the inside of you needs, so feed it plenty of good, healthy foods.

Drink Plenty of Water

Water is probably the most beneficial substance there is for skin health. Your body and your skin requires plenty of hydration. The best way to do this is to hydrate from the inside by drinking plenty of water. Water also contains fewer chemicals than health and beauty products.

Get Plenty of Sleep

The human body recoups and repairs itself during sleep. Since your skin is a big part of your body it needs plenty of rest so it can repair itself. Getting plenty of sleep can also help keep your skin looking healthy and vibrant. When people are tired and not getting enough sleep it usually shows up in their complexion.

Get More Exercise

Try going for a brisk walk a few times per week. It will help oxygenate your skin and help it rid itself of toxic substances from sweating through the pores. Have you ever noticed how the skin glows on a person that’s just exercised? It’s good for your skin. Exercise also has other benefits like helping you feel better and shedding some extra weight. All of these things contribute to the health of your skin as well.

Just making a few small changes in your lifestyle can bring out big benefits in the appearance and health of your skin. Start on the inside so the outside can have a healthy glow.

10 Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

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Looking for a few skin care tips that can yield fast results? Maintaining a youthful look may seem impossible, but if you start early enough or get into a daily habit with your daily beauty routine, you can help your skin keep a young appearance.

As you age your skin begins to lose elasticity. It starts to look saggy and wrinkles can develop as your skin tone starts to diminish. Dryness can also set in at this time.  But now worries … Here are the top ten skin care recommendations to help you look younger, fast:

1. Eat Healthier.  It goes without saying that healthy skin begins on the inside. Be sure to eat less fatty foods and more fresh vegetables.

2. Drink Plenty of Water.  If you do nothing else for a skin care regimen, you must get plenty of fluids. You’ll notice that other areas of your body start getting dry patches, not just your face. Help counteract this with plenty of water.

Cleanse & Moisturize!

3. Choose the Right Cleanser.  For daily cleansing you should choose a cleanser that is moisture rich and doesn’t contain alcohol. You’ll also want to pat your skin dry or let it air dry. You can even apply moisturizer while it’s still damp to get an extra boost of moisture sealed in.

4. Use A Moisturizer Daily. Your skin may not feel all that dry, but as you age you lose a lot more moisture and you should replace it daily. Your oil glands have probably slowed down their production of natural oils, so you’ll need to compensate for that as well.

Moisturizers that contain vitamin E, natural oils or sweet almond oil are very good for the skin. You may even want to spend a little extra money and try some of the more expensive products. The results can be well worth the price.

5. Treat Yourself to Facials.  Performing a daily facial massage will also do wonders for your skin. It will help keep the blood flowing and gives a nice glow to your skin. Use light finger taps all over your face and also gently massage in a circular pattern. Be sure to use upward strokes to help “lift” the skin. This will improve circulation and it just feels nice.

The following video offers some really cool “banana mask” recipes . . .

 

Choose Make-Up Wisely

It’s not always true that a higher price means better quality, but when it comes to skin care, it is often the case. Since you should use less make-up as you age, to avoid a cakey appearance, the price difference may not be a big problem.

You’ll also want to learn some new techniques. Applying make-up to young skin is usually quick and simple, but as you age, you’ll want to try applying in different directions, using less, or other techniques designed to help hide wrinkles and flaws.

6. Be Extra Gentle When Applying Make-up. You never want to rub your skin harshly. A nice invigorating finger-tap on your face is fine, but when applying makeup, choose products that glide over your skin.

7. Try Some Shimmering Tones. These may not always look right, but you can play around with shimmers to add a bit of glow to your skin.

8. Choose A Base Tone … that is slightly lighter than you normally wear. You can add depth and highlights with shimmers and bronzers.

9. Experiment with creams instead of powders. Makeup manufacturers have improved on cream foundation for aging skin, but some can still be thicker than you need. Use foundation that is specific for mature women. It may be a bit more expensive, but if you use less, the cost will even out and it may improve your skin tone as a bonus.

10. Choose the Right Lip Color.  As you age, it may seem like your lips disappear.  You can wear natural tones. You can also experiment with lip liner, but it should not be any darker than the lipstick color. For best results it needs to blend naturally.

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It may take a little more work to keep your skin young looking and supple. However, having glowing skin that radiates across the room will make it worth the effort.