3 Ways To Improve Your Skin

 

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Every day your skin works hard to protect your body from various harmful elements. People often forget that it’s the largest organ your body has, so it’s vital to take special care of it. Without realizing it, everything you do has an effect on your skin, whether it’s the food you eat, how much water your drink, and even down to where you live and work. 

By taking care of your skin and ensuring it’s healthy, you can fight off signs of aging and your skin will heal much quicker when it needs to. Having a good skincare routine that works well is important for everyone. In this post, we are going to look at three ways you can improve your skin. 

Be gentle with your skin

A good way to take care of your skin is to be gentle with it and treat it with care. If you shave every day or cleanse it with strong soaps it can begin to irritate your skin. Use mild cleansers to prevent the oils from being stripped from your skin and always shave carefully, using a clean, sharp razor and ensure the skin is lubricated with shaving cream or gel. Always shave in the direction that the hair grows. 

When you have a bath or shower, try to limit your time and use warm water instead of hot, as this can also remove oils from your skin. Pat yourself dry with a towel when you get out of the bath or shower to keep some of the moisture in your skin. It’s important to use a moisturizer that is suitable for your skin type. Try to use a daily moisturizer that has SPF in it.

Prevent your skin from scarring

Your skin can sustain damage to it from cuts, acne, burns, and even surgery which can lead to scarring. However, there are things you can do to minimize the scarring and even prevent it from happening. Always take precautions to avoid injury but if you do experience a cut or burn, make sure it is treated immediately. Keep the wound clean at all times and if it requires bandaging, ensure this is changed daily and always apply antibiotic cream to a burn. 

Years ago certain surgical procedures would leave terrible scars, but over time these have improved significantly. Brachioplasty scars are now less noticeable than they once were, but if you have had a surgical procedure and want to minimize the scarring, it may be worth speaking to a dermatologist. 

Encourage healthy skin

Looking after your health can be beneficial to your skin. Eat a healthier diet that consists of plenty of fruit and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and fish oil which can leave your skin looking and feeling great. To keep your skin hydrated, ensure you drink plenty of water. 

If you find yourself stressed out all the time, you need to manage this as stress can trigger skin problems such as acne. Make sure you get enough sleep, try not to take too much on, and make time for the things you love in life. In time, you will see the benefits it can have on your skin.

Until Next Time~

Marie Papachatzis
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