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• Part 1 of 4: Cleaning and moisture management
• Part 2 of 4: Eating a healthy diet
• Part 3 of 4: Taking care of your body
• Part 4 of 4: Taking care of aging skin
• Tips

Skin is extremely important to good health as it is the largest organ that protects the rest of your body from germs and infections. While many people want healthy skin because it provides a radiant appearance, it is often an indicator of overall health as well, and healthy skin starts with having a healthy body. Skincare and anti-aging products are big industries, but taking care of your skin is just as much about how you treat your body and what you consume as what you put on it.

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Part 1 of 4: Cleaning and moisture management

1. Do you wash regularly, but not too often. Your skin is covered with a layer of dead skin, oil and good bacteria that help keep harmful things from entering your body. Showering washes away this layer. Clean skin is important for good hygiene, but washing too often is unnecessary and can make it more difficult for your skin to protect your body from contaminants and infections.
   • In general, people don't need to shower more often than every two or three days. You may want to consider showering more often if you have a public function or work in health care, travel by public transport on a daily basis, or perform heavy physical labor.
2. Take short showers or warm baths. Bathing in too hot water for too long will remove useful and necessary oils from your skin, and it can worsen certain skin conditions such as rosacea and eczema.
3. Use mild hypoallergenic cleansers. Like warm water, strong soaps remove oil from your skin, leaving it tight and dry. When taking a bath, choose a mild soap or cleanser without artificial fragrances. Look for the following soaps:
   • Soap with soothing and moisturizing ingredients such as aloe, witch hazel, and vegetable oils and herbs such as chamomile, lavender, rosemary and peppermint.
   • Soap without sodium lauryl sulfate or alcohol, which can dry out your skin.
   • Soap this suits your skin type. For example, if you have dry skin, try hydrating soaps. For sensitive skin you are looking for a fragrance-free and hypoallergenic soap.
   • Soap that cleans your skin without removing skin fat.
4. Pat your skin dry. Rather than rubbing your skin dry with a towel when you are done bathing, gently pat your skin with a towel and let the remaining moisture air dry. This ensures that a layer of oil remains on your skin, which helps to keep the skin moist and prevent dryness.
5. Exfoliate once or twice a week. This removes the top layer of dead skin cells and reveals fresh, new and radiant skin that gives your skin a healthy, radiant appearance. Avoid using acidic substances such as lemon or tomato on your skin, and especially on your face, as they strip your skin of natural oils and make you more sensitive to the sun. However, products with alpha hydroxy acids, specially formulated for use on the skin, can be gentle and effective exfoliants.
   • Try dry brushing to stimulate and energize your skin.
   • Regular cleansing, exfoliation and hydration can help prevent acne and blemishes and keep your skin young and healthy.
   • For dry skin, look for an exfoliant without extra (or with very mild) cleansers and a moisturizing cream. For oily skin, choose an exfoliant that also exfoliates deeply.
6. Use moisturizers regularly. In addition to keeping the skin moist to prevent dryness, moisturizers also protect the skin and improve its tone and texture. You can consider a moisturizer with an SPF rating for some extra sun protection.
   • As an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, olive oil can also be applied to the skin as a natural moisturizer. Sweet Almond, Coconut, Jojoba and Argan Oil also work as moisturizers, as do Shea and Cocoa Butter. You can use these products on their own or look for moisturizers that contain them.
   • Keep in mind that coconut oil, olive oil, shea and coconut butter can have a comedogenic effect and are not recommended for use on the face in people with acne or blackhead prone skin.
   • Instead of creams, look for lotions or gels if you have oily skin, but opt ​​for creams if you have dry skin.
   • For acne-prone skin, use moisturizers with salicylic acid. But if you have sensitive skin, look for those with soothing ingredients, such as green tea, vitamin C, and aloe vera.

Part 2 of 4: Eating a healthy diet

1. Eat fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables of all colors of the rainbow ensures that you get the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health. Fruits and vegetables help promote healthy skin as they promote a healthy body. Eating a diet rich in these foods can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and high blood pressure, regulate blood sugar and weight, and stimulate digestion.
   • Eat dark, leafy greens.
   • Eat brightly colored fruits and vegetables (orange, blue, yellow, red and purple).
   • Tomatoes, for example, are very good for the skin, as eating them can help protect against sun damage, smoothing out your skin and stimulating collagen production.
2. Eat skin-friendly foods. Foods rich in antioxidants, selenium, coenzyme Q10 and flavonoids, all promote healthy organs and glowing skin. Antioxidants and selenium prevent free radical damage, which are believed to contribute to wrinkles, tissue damage and dry skin. Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant produced by your body. Flavonoids are the byproduct of plant growth and have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
   • Foods rich in antioxidants are whole grains, berries, apricots, beets, squash and sweet potatoes, tangerines, beans, and olive oil.
   • Foods containing selenium include whole wheat pasta, Brazil nuts, button mushrooms, beef and turkey, oysters, shrimp and crab, snapper and cod, and some other fish.
   • Coenzyme Q10 can be found in whole grains, organ meats, fish and soybeans, canola and sesame oil.
   • Flavonoids can be found in foods such as dark chocolate and green tea.
3. Consume foods rich in vitamins A, C and E. These vitamins provide several benefits, but they all contribute to healthy skin. Vitamin C can stimulate collagen and elastin in the skin (these proteins prevent wrinkles, lines and sagging). Vitamin A keeps your skin fresh and radiant by preventing dryness, reducing dark spots and smoothing wrinkles. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that counteracts damage caused by free radicals.
   • Foods rich in vitamin C include bell peppers, citrus fruits, dark leafy vegetables, papaya and kiwi. You can also take strawberries, squash and pomegranate for high doses of this anti-wrinkle vitamin.
   • Foods full of vitamin A are dark leafy greens, oranges, carrots, cantaloupe and eggs.
   • Vitamin E can be found in nuts and seeds, olives, dark leafy greens and vegetable oils.
4. Make sure you get enough omega fatty acids. Fats, especially omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, are necessary for healthy skin. These fatty acids keep the skin clear and hydrated, and prevent dryness and blemishes. Good sources of these essential fatty acids are:
   • Walnuts
   • Olive oil and canola oil
   • Linseed
   • Sardines, mackerel and salmon
5. Drinking water. Like any part of the body, the skin needs proper hydration to function optimally. Adequate hydration can prevent dryness and flakes, and thus make wrinkles and lines less noticeable.
   • The traditional guideline for water consumption is eight cups (one cup equals about 235 ml) per day. However, fruits and vegetables contain water, so they count towards your daily fluid intake. The best rule of thumb is to listen to your body hydration levels, so if you're thirsty drink some water!
6. Avoid added sugars. A lot of sugar in your diet can lead to wrinkles and sagging skin. Sugar molecules attach to protein molecules, and when this happens, collagen and elastin can be damaged. While many foods that are good for you - such as fruits - contain sugar, watch out for added sugars in processed and ready-to-eat foods.
   • If you have a craving for something sweet, choose fruits or sweet vegetables, such as sweet yam.
   • Replace sugar in recipes or your drink with Stevia or a similar sweetener.

Part 3 of 4: Taking care of your body

1. Exercise regularly. This is essential for healthy lungs, your cardiovascular system and your body as a whole, including your skin. Exercise helps your skin because it improves circulation, increases the flow of nutrients to the skin, and removes dirt from the skin's surface. In addition, it can also counteract the aging process of the skin.
   • Make sure you drink enough after a good workout.
2. Relax and try to unwind. Stress can wreak havoc on your skin, body, and mind, and the hormones your body releases in response to stress can worsen things like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. In addition, stress can slow healing processes in your body, so acne can take longer to clear.
   • Yoga and meditation can be beneficial for your skin as they both relieve stress.
3. Do not smoke. Smoking, like stress, negatively affects your health, skin and appearance. Smoking decreases blood flow, which is necessary for healthy skin. It also harms collagen and elastin, while the physical movements associated with smoking lead to wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.
4. Get enough sleep. Sleep is important for many reasons, and healthy skin is just one of them. What is certain is that when we sleep, certain growth hormones are released in our body, and this leads to collagen production.
5. Protect your skin from the sun. While a minimal amount of UV exposure is required for vitamin D production (20 minutes is enough for most people), too much sun can damage your skin and lead to skin cancer. In addition, sun damage also causes signs of premature aging, including freckles, age spots and wrinkles, and destroys the collagen and elastin.
   • Avoid the sun when it is strongest, generally between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seek shade if you are out in the sun.
   • Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 to 50 all year round. Also choose cosmetics and moisturizers with an SPF factor.
   • Wear protective clothing with a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating. Wear long-sleeved shirts with a high collar, long pants, and a wide-brimmed hat.
6. Use an infrared (IR) sauna to reduce wrinkles and increase collagen production. IR saunas use infrared radiation to increase the amount of collagen your body produces and thus reduce the number of wrinkles. Some users have also noticed an improved skin tone after repeated application.
   • While research has proven it to be effective and safe, long-term exposure to infrared radiation for treatments has not yet been fully explored.
7. Be on the lookout for signs of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells caused by DNA mutations, and the primary cause of these mutations is UV exposure. If you notice irregular changes in your skin or moles that weren't there before, talk to your doctor right away. The most common signs to look for that indicate cancer or precancerous cells are:
   • Birthmarks that have irregular edges or an asymmetrical shape, that have more than one color, or that change over time.
   • Sores and bumps not caused by bites, scrapes, scratches, or bumps.
   • Blemishes, scars, or changes in the appearance or texture of your skin.
8. Seek professional help for irregular skin problems. It is important to know about things that irritate your skin, such as allergens and other sensitivities, so that you can distinguish between a normal reaction to something, versus a change in the skin or a condition that requires the attention of a doctor or dermatologist. is needed. There are many problems that can plague the skin, and you should seek medical attention if you notice the following symptoms:
   • Unexplained hives, blisters, rashes, or peeling
   • Leaking sores or pimples
   • Chronic inflammation, redness, itching, or discoloration
   • Birthmarks, bumps, or scaly tumors (warts) that don't go away

Part 4 of 4: Taking care of aging skin

1. Focus on treating your biggest skin problem first, not all at once. Using too many anti-aging products can overload your skin, making it look even older. There is no product that can fight wrinkles, dark spots, and tight skin on its own, so don't try to tackle them all at once. Choose the issue you want to resolve first and focus your time and money on it - you'll get the best results.
   • If a product irritates your skin, stop using it.
   • Skin naturally ages and you cannot stop this process regardless of the cream and method. Instead, focus on keeping your skin healthy - it will keep it looking young.
2. Buy a moisturizer suitable for your skin type and use it daily. Hydrating daily is one of the keys to healthy skin at any age, but it becomes even more important as you age. Your skin will naturally dry out over time, but you can keep it healthy with the help of a well-formulated moisturizer, which you apply every day to keep your skin young and supple. There is no single product that works for everyone, so choose one that is right for you.
   • For best results, use a moisturizer with SPF 15-30 to protect your skin from UV rays.
   • There are specially formulated moisturizers for dry, oily, sensitive, wrinkled, and many more types of skin. Choose one that feels right on your skin for the best and fastest results.
3. Eat your skin healthily with nutrition rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The more vitamins and minerals you can consume, the better. This only becomes more important as you get older. However, you may also want to consider taking supplements if you are concerned that you are not getting enough nutrients to take care of the skin. When considering a healthy diet, consider:
   • Leafy vegetables, such as spinach and lettuce.
   • Fish, especially those rich in omega-3 (salmon, white freshwater fish, etc.)
   • Berries (generally high in antioxidants).
4. Apply topical antioxidants that can protect your skin from sun damage, wrinkles, and dark spots. Antioxidants help prevent "free radicals" from damaging your skin's DNA. Fortunately, antioxidants are made up of natural vitamins and minerals and are found in abundance in nature. While a diet rich in antioxidants is important, you can also apply it topically, directly on your skin, for amazingly healthy skin:
   • Vitamin C serum
   • Acai oil
   • Green tea extract
   • Retinol
5. Use alpha hydroxy acid creams to combat skin damage from aging. These products are considered a great and safe way to exfoliate your skin, remove unsightly dark spots and dead skin, and keep the skin young. Look for creams with a 5-10% concentration of any of the following alpha hydroxy acids - then use this once a day and more gradually, as long as it feels comfortable:
   • Glycolic Acid
   • Citric acid
   • Lactic acid
   • Malic acid
6. Avoid "miracle cures" or fads that promise exaggerated results. Many skincare products claim that they can "completely disappear" wrinkles or turn the clock back 20 years on your skin. If these products really delivered on their promises, you would never see a wrinkle anywhere again. Keep your expectations low - your goal should be healthy, happy skin, not the same skin you had when you were 30.
   • Even claims such as "clinically proven" are actually baseless - "clinically proven" simply means that consumers were allowed to try the product before it was sold.
7. Continue to take care of your skin with sunscreen, hydration, and regular skin cancer checkups. With age, the care for your skin only increases. Taking care of your skin doesn't have to change radically as you get older. Use sunscreen when needed, drink plenty of water every day, eat a healthy diet and get plenty of sleep. If you maintain these habits throughout your life, your skin will remain radiant and youthful.

Tips

• People prone to blackheads should wash their sheets and pillowcases regularly, as a dirty pillowcase can be full of dirt, oil and sweat, which can get on your skin.
• When using steroid creams, keep in mind that their scent is very strong and always wear loose-fitting clothes.