Glowing skin not only makes a person more attractive, which is a boon for both personal and professional relationships, but enhances self-esteem as well. This is true no matter what a person’s age. Having skin that has that welcoming glow is not that hard, and here are some tips to make it happen:
Drink Water, Eat Healthy
Drinking plenty of clean, fresh water and a healthy diet does a lot to support the health and beauty of the skin. Water flushes toxins from the body and keeps skin juicy. Nutritionists recommend about eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day, and at least seven to 10 fruits and/or vegetables every day. Most fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that also fights inflammation. What people might not know about vitamin C is that its main job in the body is to boost the production of collagen, which is the mattress that underlies the skin and keeps it supple.
Foods that really help give skin that glow include avocados, which are rich in omega-fatty acids. These fatty acids help lock moisture into the upper layers of the skin. Dandelion leaves help cleanse the skin of toxins and are full of nutrients. Nuts are full of protein to repair skin, and flaxseeds are full of anti-inflammatory fatty acids.
Facials
Facials can be performed at home, but a person can also treat themselves by having one done by skin care specialists at a spa. They can be as gentle or intensive as the client wishes. Many aestheticians use pore vaccums that they move gently over the skin to rid it of dead, dry cells while treating the skin beneath with moisturizers and nutrients.
Exfoliation
This simply means removing the dead, dry cells at the very top layer of the skin. As with a facial, this can be a gentle procedure or a very intensive one that might require some recovery time, as with chemical peels. A person can easily exfoliate their skin at home using scrubs made of salt or sugar. The tiny granules gently remove the dead cells without leaving the skin red or irritated.
Toners
Toners are often astringent but should not be so astringent that they dry out the skin. They tighten up the pores, remove whatever is left of the cleanser and prepare the skin for the moisturizer. Toner is best applied twice a day with cotton balls.
Moisturizers
What type of moisturizer a person uses depends on their skin type. A light moisturizer should be applied in the morning before putting on makeup, and a more nutrient-rich moisturizer should be put on after washing the face.
Good Night’s Sleep
Quality sleep is essential for healthy skin. It almost doesn’t matter how many hours a person sleeps because the quality of sleep is paramount. A room that’s too hot, too cold, a saggy mattress or one that’s too hard, worry and other distractions can make it hard to sleep well.
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Paige Jirsa works with Top10.Today, a shopping comparison site, where we strive to help consumers find the best quality and priced products.