Skin is the body’s largest organ. When healthy, its layers work hard to protect us. But when it’s compromised, the skin’s ability to work as an effective barrier is impaired. We have therefore found the best ways to improve skin health to support it in maintaining its protective role.
Many factors impact your skin. Genetics, aging, hormones, and conditions such as diabetes are internal factors that affect the skin. Some of these you cannot influence, but there are many external factors that you can. Here are 5 ways to improve your facial skin health.
1. Diet
A healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. The association between diet and acne isn’t clear — but some research suggests that a diet rich in fish oil or fish oil supplements and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates might promote younger-looking skin. Drinking plenty of water helps keep your skin hydrated.
2. Exfoliate
If you do one single thing to get brighter, clearer skin, exfoliate. Exfoliation promotes cell turnover, unclogs pores, and helps skin look more radiant. Try a gentle daily scrub or a chemical exfoliant such as glycolic acid. Different skin types will react differently. For sensitive skin, you may want to exfoliate less often, whereas oily complexions will do better with more frequent exfoliation. Talk to your dermatologist to determine which formulas are right for you and how frequently to use them.
3. Mud Mask
When it comes to cleaning and absorption properties, deep sea mud mask are irreplaceable. Leaving them to dry on your face will suck up and absorb all the oil, impurities, pollutants and dirt that have gathered in the skin pores, leaving the pores open. Skin that is free of impurities, oil and dirt looks tightened, youthful and healthy. Mud masks don’t only clean your skin, they replenish it with the necessary minerals, salts and other essential natural elements that your skin needs on a daily basis.
4. Exercise
When you exercise, the added blood, oxygen, and nutrient supply to the skin improve collagen production. Collagen is the support structure of our skin, and it helps keep skin smooth. It also regulates skin oil called sebum — this helps skin look healthy and supple. Those natural oils can also moisturize the skin. Also during exercise, sweat purges the body of toxins in the skin that contribute to oil and debris congestion.
5. Stay Out of UV Light
Minimize the amount of UV light exposure on areas that will always be shown. That’s the face, side of neck, upper chest and backs of hands. Incorporate a good quality high-level sunscreen every morning, 365 days of the year.
