Facial Skin Care Tips

17Nov07

Today there are many people feel that taking care of their skin has become difficult and expensive. They need to spend a lot of time and money on skin care and cosmetic products in order to look great. Of course, it doesn’t have to be like this. In this post, I will share with you some common sense facial skin care tips you can use to maintain a great-looking skin.

• Your facial skin is a reflection of your inner health. Stay away from ‘heat-producing’ foods that cause skin irritation. Although foods such as chocolate, sugar, milk, cakes, spicy or fried foods are not proven to cause acne, there are many people who are sensitive or allergic to them. Eating foods your body is allergic to, can lead to a toxic reaction and this can cause irritation and inflammation in your skin. So you need to find out if your body is allergic to these foods. The only sure way to find out is to have your blood tested for antibodies to a variety of foods.
• Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day). Water will help to hydrate your skin from the inside. Cut down the amount of coffee and alcohol intakes. Quit smoking! Your body has been exposed to industrial and automobile pollution that fills the air you breathe every day. Don’t feed more toxic waste to your body.
• Wash your hands frequently. There is a correlation between dirty hands and bad facial skin. The hands are the number one enemy to healthy eating. By washing them frequently and refrain from touching your face will prevent the transfer of germs and bacteria.
• Use a good exfoliator twice a week to slough off dead skin cells. Can’t afford an exfoliator? Then use a cleanser that contains a chemical exfoliator such as alpha or beta hydroxy acid. The pileup of dead skin cells can clog facial skin pores and keep moisture from seeping in. Remember, wash your face only twice a day. Washing your face too often can dry out the skin.
• Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., this is the time when the sun’s rays are strongest. The UVB rays can cause sunburn; The UVA rays cause more damage to your skin. They can penetrate your skin and cause dark spots, wrinkles, or even skin cancer. Always apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going outside.
• Kill stress before it kills you. While it’s not possible to get rid of stress totally in the environment we’re living in today, learning to deal with it can free you from some of your worries. For more information on how to deal with stress, read this article “Understanding Stress And Health“.
• Last but not least, exercise regularly and rest well. Regular exercises not only can boost your immune system but also help you to rest well at night.

As you can see, maintaining a beautiful and long-lasting skin boil down to healthy living. And I believe the best facial skin care regimen is the one that not only works from the outside but also from the inside. Cosmetic and skin care products work on the outward, but you need to turn inward and take care of your body as well.

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