Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy

Your skin is your largest organ, and it protects you from harmful UV rays and germs. It regulates your body temperature by producing sweat. Skin also cushions your internal organs and makes you look more youthful and radiant.

Drink More Water

Drinking a lot of water can keep your skin moisturized from the inside out, which can reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the future as well as improve the appearance of skin overall by keeping it more hydrated.

Water can also help keep your body cool during the hot summer months, which will help reduce your risk of developing skin cancer or heat-related illnesses like dehydration and heat exhaustion. Staying hydrated during the summer months can help prevent that uncomfortable feeling you get with sunburnt skin and can also keep you from losing too much water from sweating.

If you have a hard time drinking enough fluids during the day, consider getting a large water bottle to carry with you throughout the day. That way, you can keep track of how much you’re drinking at a glance and refill whenever it’s empty.

If your tap water is too hard for your taste, you can add a slice of lemon to give it a refreshing taste. You can also add ice to your bottled water to instantly chill it and make it more enjoyable to drink. Both drinks will help increase your water intake.

Wear a Broad-spectrum Sunscreen

Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 every day, even on cloudy days and in the winter. You can reapply it throughout the day as needed.

Apply sunscreen to all exposed areas of your skin and reapply it often if you swim or sweat a lot. Consider buying one that is water-resistant, so it lasts longer when in contact with water.

You should choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays to protect your skin from sun damage. You also want sunscreen that is non-comedogenic and won’t clog your pores.

Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Follow a healthy diet plan. The food that you eat affects the health of the skin, so eating a well-balanced diet is important. Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein sources like chicken or fish. Avoid processed snack foods, sugary drinks, red meat, and refined grains.

Control Your Stress

Many people find that their skin is more sensitive when they are feeling stressed and emotional. When you are feeling overwhelmed, try practicing relaxation techniques to calm your mind. You might also want to avoid using skincare products that contain harsh ingredients that can make you even more irritated.

Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is an important part of keeping your skin healthy. While you sleep, your body is hard at work restoring itself. This restorative process includes rebuilding skin cells and restoring blood flow to your face, so your skin looks healthy in the morning. That’s why it’s especially important to get enough shut-eye at night.

How much is enough varies from person to person, but you should aim for about seven hours of sleep a night. Lack of sleep can lead to puffy eyes and dark circles under your eyes – two things that are hard to hide with concealer. You may also experience acne breakouts as hormones fluctuate in your body when you’re tired.

The skincare team at our office in La Mirada can create a personalized treatment plan for you based on your specific goals. Give us a call today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.