Happy Friday everyone!
Modern life, with car exhaust fumes, sunshine and stress can really wear you out and take its toll on your skin. There’s sometimes not the time or the spare cash to visit the beauty salon every week, but all is not lost. There are some things you can do, even with a busy life and a small budget, to slow the ageing process: follow these simple skin care tips below.
1) Drink Lots of Water
If your skin is looking a little grey, sometimes all it takes is a large glass of water to perk up your pores. Make sure you’re drinking the eight recommended glasses every day, and more if the weather is hot.
2) Get Enough Sleep
Not having enough sleep increases your stress levels, which in turn affects your skin quality. It also can exacerbate conditions like eczema, acne or dermatitis, along with reducing hydration to the skin.
3) Stop Smoking
If you’re a smoker, you’re doing your skin a lot of damage and causing premature ageing. Less blood and oxygen get to your skin, along with damaging fibres which give your skin strength and elasticity. The sooner you quit, the better your skin will look.
4) Moisturise
If your skin is dry, moisturise daily after a shower or bath. For best results use a moisturiser which contains sun protection.
5) Eat Well
Nutritious foods are good for your skin, especially food containing vitamins A, B and C. Eat a balanced diet and avoid too much junk food, as this will make your skin greasy and prone to spot breakouts.
6) Calm Down
Stress can cause acne, spots and skin sensitivity, along with wrinkles from frowning too much. If you feel happy, your skin will look happy, so make sure you’re scheduling relaxation time and doing things you enjoy.
7) Sun Protection
The sun makes skin age prematurely, as well as increasing your risk of skin cancer. For the best possible skin care, spend time in the shade when outdoors especially in the middle of the day, wear sunscreen, and a hat.
These tips take very little time from your daily routine, but will help your skin’s natural beauty and keep you looking beautiful for longer.
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