1. Protect your skin from ultra violet (UV) light.
A little bit of sunlight is good for your overall health, but too much exposure to UV rays can quickly cause significant damage to your skin. Overexposure to sunlight actually makes your skin age faster, leading to wrinkles, spots, and even cancer. Be sure to apply a good sunscreen whenever you know you're going to be outdoors for longer than 10 minutes.
2. Stay hydrated with green tea.
You probably already know that drinking lots of water is important for overall beauty and health. But you may not know that drinking unsweetened green tea is much better than water alone. Green tea not only tastes better than plain water (making it easier to drink throughout the day) but it's also loaded with polyphenols. These powerful antioxidants fight free-radical damage throughout the body and help keep your skin, the body's largest organ, young and beautiful.
3. Eat a very "clean" diet.
A clean diet is one based around raw vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts. For protein stick with soy/tofu, eggs and small amounts of fish and lean poultry. Always choose organic and/or grass-fed meat when possible. Also, you may want to increase your intake of high-sulfur foods (e.g., garlic, onions, asparagus, and eggs) as sulfur has been shown to help keep the skin smooth and youthful. Obviously, all sugar, flour, and fried foods should be avoided.
4. Eat plenty of healthy fat.
Unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil, extra-virgin olive oil, organic virgin coconut oil, cold water fish oils, and avocado all contain super-healthy fats that support optimum skin health. These powerful fats should make up about 20-30% of your daily calorie intake.
5. Moisturize often.
People who moisturize their skin on a daily basis usually have the best looking skin. Fortunately there are many ways to moisturize. Just find a few you like and always choose natural options when possible. A great way to moisturize and nourish dry skin is to mash up an avocado, mix in a few drops of freshly-squeezed lemon juice, and spread over freshly-cleaned skin. Leave it on for about 20 minutes then rinse off, splashing the skin alternately with cold and warm water.
Eating For Healthy Skin
There's an old saying that people should take care of the skin they're in. While this absolutely correct, those who suffer from acne might have a harder time of it. Handling skin that's prone to break outs, blemishes and even scarring can present challenges, to say the least. There are some solid acne skin care tips that can help.
The first thing to remember about acne skin care is that not all people are alike. Treatments that work wonders for some people might not for others. Some skin will respond beautifully to one production, while others find their cases of acne complicated by flaking, peeling and drying. There are some generalized acne skin care tips, however, that can help almost everyone at least ensure their skin is well cleansed and cared for:
* Don't over wash. Many people believe that acne skin care starts with cleansing, cleansing and more cleansing. While it is true that clean skin is important, generally twice a day will do it. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as excessive dirt, sweat or grime, there's no reason to over wash. In fact, it can irritate the skin and actually lead to more breakouts and other complications.
* Don't scrub too hard. This is another propensity of people with acne. Scrubbing the skin to the point of distraction will not make acne go away. It can actually damage the skin, break pimples and lead to scaring. Gentle cleaning is all that's really necessary. Avoid harsh cleansers and harsh cleansing cloths and pads.
* Keep your hands to yourself. Touching, poking and popping pimples will not get rid of them, really. While this might make them look better temporarily, the reality is this practice can lead to permanent scarring.
* Take care when using new products. There are some wonderful acne skin care products that can really help, but these can come with their own kinds of side effects and precautions. Read labels and take care when trying anything new. Test for allergies and side effects by starting out slowly with any new product. This goes for cleansers, astringents, cosmetics and even moisturizers.
* Follow medication directions to the letter and keep an eye out for side effects. Whether it's pharmacy brand medication or actual prescriptions, these medications can be a little harsh, especially at first.
* Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Sure, the sun can make acne prone skin look better for a day or two, but the drying and wrinkling factor won't improve it for long. Use caution in the sun and consider sunscreen to protect against the damaging effects of the sun.
* Get help when it's needed. If no acne skin care efforts at home are paying off, it might be time to consider more serious help. This is especially so for those with moderate to severe cases where potential scar formation is a possibility.
Acne skin care is a carefully balancing act of trying to find out what works and what does not. Some treatments can really help and other might fall flat.
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