Our skin is our beauty asset. It is the largest organ of the human body, it breathes and it also protects us.
It has a unique capacity to regenerate often without us paying much attention. However because it is a living organ it needs protecting and caring with daily purifying, moisturizing, and nourishing.
With age the skin loses its ability to regenerate, its elasticity and suppleness.
The skin does not like the following: smoking because this dries out the skin speeding up the aging process. Stress from life matters causes dry skin to become drier and some skin to become greasier. Heat and exposure to the sun raises the cell temperature which can lead skin cell malfunction and death. Alcohol and stimulants like tea and coffee should really be only drunk in moderation. Abrasive soaps and gels should be used sparingly because they can damage skin structure. Free radicals kill our cells and are produced by our body and UV rays, chemicals, x-rays, smoke and air pollution. Excessive sunbathing and the sun rays contribute to premature aging. The skin hates an unhealthy lifestyle including a poor diet.
However the skin absolutely loves being well rested. Sleep is essential for good skin. Try not to have a big dinner and drink relaxing herbal tea before retiring. Clean your skin carefully morning and night with mild cleanser. Always moisturize to hydrate it and protect it from the sun, temperature changes and time. It is true we are what we eat. Try to eat a well balanced diet and drink plenty of water throughout the day to help eliminate toxins from our body. Set aside time during the day to look after your skin.
Don’t forget looking on the brighter side of life will help you look your best. Put the little ups and downs of life into the proper perspective. It will be essential for your well being and those around you.