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We are all always looking for the newest and greatest skin care products to help us keep our complexions glowing, youthful, and beautiful. But truly healthy skin doesn’t start on the outside, it begins from within. Simply put, there are no miracle products available that are going to help your skin more than taking proper care of both your body and skin from the inside out. Follow these easy tips to help make your inner beauty shine through:
As with anything you are trying to improve with your health, water plays a key role in maintaining the health of your skin. When your body is well hydrated, so is your skin, and the more hydrated your skin is the healthier it will appear. When skin is hydrated, it has a fuller, smoother, and overall healthier appearance because the water is flushing out toxins and the skin is naturally being plumped from within. Staying well hydrated also helps reduce the amount of oil on top of your skin, which helps reduce the number of acne breakouts you have. If you are dehydrated, your skin will likely become dry, tight, and flaky as dehydration causes the skin to lose its natural elasticity.
Besides making sure you are drinking plenty of water, you should also green tea. Green tea is filled with polyphenols, which are antioxidants that fight damage to your skin. Green tea is also an anti-inflammatory, so drinking green tea regularly can reduce redness, blotchiness, and irritation to the skin.
The old saying “you are what you eat” is true when it comes to your skin. If you aren’t feeding your body the right things, then no amount of outside skincare products you use are going to counteract the damaging effects of an unhealthy diet. To keep your skin healthy and beautiful, you must make sure you are feeding your body the right foods. Healthy skin is not only about eating the right foods but also about making sure you are not eating the wrong foods.
Believe it or not, there are some fats that are good for you! Omega-3 fats found in fish, walnuts, and flaxseed oil, nourish, and hydrate the skin and acts as a natural anti-ager. You should also load up on as many fruits and vegetables as possible, as these are filled with vitamins that leave your skin healthy and glowing. Eating foods that are rich in protein is also important as they will promote the growth of collagen and elastin, two of the most critical building blocks of your skin. You should cut down on the amount of dairy you consume, especially if you struggle with acne. You should also stay away from sugar as it can lead to signs of premature aging and disrupt hormonal balance, which can aggravate acne.
It’s not called beauty sleep for no reason. Getting the proper amount of restful sleep each night enhances your beauty as the skin rejuvenates and repairs itself overnight while you sleep. Experts recommend you get a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Besides making sure you are getting enough sleep, take advantage of your sleeping position to extend the appearance of your skin’s youth. Sleeping on your side or stomach can lead to premature aging, lines, and wrinkles, so it is best to sleep on your stomach each night.
Exercise does wonders for our health and body, both inside and out. Exercise helps flush toxins out of your body and promotes good blood circulation, which then improves your skin by feeding it with plenty of oxygen and nutrients your skin’s cells need. Regular exercise also helps your skin keep its natural elasticity and youthful appearance. The great news about exercise is even if you are not already exercising, it is never too late to start. Regular exercise also helps work as an anti-ager and can even repair the damage that was previously done to the skin, reversing the signs of aging and restoring youth to the skin’s appearance.
