Skin Care Tips – Things To Do And Avoid

Best Skin Care Tips

Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body, and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body's internal needs, including its nutritional needs.     

Dr. Georgiana Donadio

A healthy living lifestyle and healthy eating habits will greatly improve your complexion and you will look youthful much longer. Here are the things you should do and some of the things to avoid.

To-do list

Water: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated

Skim milk: Skim milk and non-fat yogurt are low- calorie sources of calcium. It is essential for soft, smooth skin and strong bones

Fruits: Take note of the following fruits

• Cantaloupe: It has a rich source of potassium which helps the body’s moisture level and the nervous system. Honeydew is my favorite.
• Watermelon: With a water content of almost 92 % it hydrates your body and skin and its natural sugars are an energy booster.
• Citrus such as oranges, which is high in vitamin C, prevents scurvy.

Essential fatty acids:” Essential fatty acids are responsible for healthy cell membranes, which is not only what act as barriers to harmful things but also as the passageway for nutrients to cross in and out and for waste products to get in and out of the cell,” says Ann Yelmokas McDermott, Ph.D., a nutritionist at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston. ”Because it is the cell membrane that also holds water in, the stronger that barrier is, the better your cells can hold moisture. And that means plumper, younger-looking skin.” Look for salmon and walnuts to supply essential fatty acids.

Vegetable fat: About 75% of an avocado’s calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat. It is high in potassium which helps with the growth of new cells. The skin will become healthier when your body is able to produce new cells. It is also rich in B vitamins and E

Lean meats: Chicken and fish are rich in protein as well as potassium. In the labs, nutritional scientists and biochemists have proved that a diet poor in proteins hastens aging in the human body.

Whole grains and legumes: Seeds in their natural state – cereal and seed grains, nuts and legumes are also rich sources of protein

Sleep: A good night’s sleep of about eight hours will rejuvenate and repair your skin. Several studies have found that sleep-deprived humans have lower levels of a growth hormone the skin needs to repair environmental damage and produce new skin cells. When skin cell replacement slacks you will get wrinkles.

Exercise: One way to purify your skin is through exercise. When you exercise you sweat and toxins are discharged from your pores.

Positive emotions: Positive emotions such as happiness will radiate a glowing complexion and also strengthen your immune system

To avoid

The sun: Wear a hat and apply sunscreen if you have to spend time under the sun. Otherwise, avoid the scorching sun

Alcohol: Too much drinking will displace nutrients from your body.

Smoking: Smoking dehydrates your skin and depletes your skin of essential nutrients and the skin will age faster than non-smokers.

Fried foods: The cleansing process is slowed down as it is difficult to digest unsaturated fatty acids

Negative emotions: When you are depressed, worried, or angry, you frown and when it happens very often lines will appear on your forehead.

Healthy and youthful-looking skin will boost your self-esteem and confidence and brings you happiness.

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