How to Get Glowing Skin
We all want the rosy, fresh skin of youth. You know, the kind that no one appreciates until they get older and it starts disappearing? One of the body’s natural responses to age is to gradually reduce the amount of collagen it produces. This protein is necessary for healthy bones, teeth, hair, and skin. You can’t fight aging completely, but you can slow it down a bit if you know how. With these tips, healthy, glowing skin is in your reach, and you don’t even have to leave the house.
1. Water, Water, and More Water
Any beauty expert or physician will tell you that the key to looking and being healthy is to drink a lot of water. Without this necessary step, nothing else will work more than superficially.
The reason behind this is simple science. Your body is made up of nearly 60% water, and the biggest organ, your skin, is 64% H2O. If you’re dehydrated, it’s going to show up visibly in those cells.
It’s hard to know exactly how much water is necessary for your body to be hydrated. The amount is based on things like your climate, your body type and size, and how active you are.
According to the Mayo Clinic and a study performed by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, men should try to drink 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day. Women need slightly less, at 11.5 cups (2.7 liters). If you’re active, bump those numbers up.
2. Moisturize Every Day
Hydration is from the inside out. Moisturizing starts on the surface and penetrates into the layers of skin.
A moisturizer with an SPF component is optimal if you leave the house at all. However, you can use natural oils like coconut, olive, and jojoba if you have sensitive skin or prefer the organic route.
Moisturizing is extra crucial if you wax your unwanted facial hair. The skin on your face is the most sensitive on the entire body. Waxing strips the natural oils, causing breakouts, fine lines, and wrinkles.
If healthy skin is your goal, consider investing in laser hair removal or electrolysis instead of shaving, plucking, and waxing.
3. Take Your Supplements
Like collagen, the body needs different vitamins and minerals to function optimally. Hair, teeth, nails, and skin all benefit from specific nutrients that you probably aren’t getting enough of in your diet.
For the best results in your skincare routine, talk to your doctor about taking these supplements daily:
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Turmeric – The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. It has antioxidants and antiinflammatories that give your skin a natural glow.
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Vitamin A – Upper and lower layers of skin benefit from this vitamin. It can prevent sun damage and reduce the speed at which collagen breaks down.
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Vitamin C – This vitamin is an essential part of collagen production. Without it, your immune system is lowered and you’re prone to bleeding gums, sensitive teeth, and problem skin.
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Biotin – Part of the family of B vitamins, biotin keeps your skin’s membranes intact and metabolizes fat. Consistent biotin added to your health regime will help your hair and skin grow and improve your skin’s glow.
You could get an all-in-one vitamin, but most of them lack sufficient amounts of these ingredients. They’re available in pill or powder form for easy ingestion.
4. Add a Weekly Face Mask
Beauty masks aren’t just for spa treatments. You should be doing one at least weekly, depending on your skin type.
Most masks have the basic hydration and moisturizing components. If you have a special concern, such as wrinkles or breakouts, look for a mask that focuses on those problems.
One of the best parts about your regular face mask routine is that it’s the perfect time to practice some self-care. Many masks suggest keeping as still as possible, so take advantage of this rest time and read a book or enjoy a bath!
5. Wash Your Face and Hands Often
Here’s a tricky one. If you wash your hands and face too often, they are prone to drying out. But if you don’t wash them enough, you’re letting bacteria and dirt build up.
Two hard and fast times to wash that are absolutely necessary for healthy skin are when you wake up and before you go to bed.
When you sleep, you are laying on sheets that (yes, this is gross) are full of your shed dead skin cells, dust mites, and other allergens. It can’t be stressed enough how quickly these impurities need to be removed first thing.
Before you go to bed, always wash off the stress of the day. Your makeup, sunscreen, and the toxins from the environment should not stay on your face all night. Use a soft cleanser that is designed for your skin type and follow it up with an overnight moisturizer.
Conclusion
Radiant, healthy skin does not require surgery or spending a fortune in cosmetic products. If you take care of your body at home, healthy skin can be yours with just a few simple habit changes.
