The skin you’re in deserves to be treated well and, with an effective and consistent beauty plan, you can make its appearance healthier and more beautiful.
And, although it may be difficult to constantly stick to a routine, there are a number of simple ways that you can cut down on skin’s ageing, sagging and lifelessness.
So, here are just few tips to look and feel healthier in your skin.
Exfoliate
One of the most important factors for clean and healthy skin is to exfoliate on a regular basis. Use a regular set of beauty treatments, such as the Proactive range, to aid you in getting all of the cleansing and toning that you need to maintain an appearance that is fresh and lively.
Protect yourself from the sun
While many sunbathe to darken the skin and give it a healthier hue, lengthy exposure to sunlight will, in fact, age your skin at a rapid rate. And, without the correct protection, a long time in the sun can lead to skin cancer and burning.
That’s why you should try to avoid the sun at its most intense period, which is usually between about 10am and 4pm.
Ideally, you should also be wearing sunscreen if you’re exposed to UV rays for any period of time, and always be sure to wear protective clothing that covers the skin. This will markedly decrease the detrimental effect the sun will have on you.
Avoid smoking
According to the British Skin Foundation’s Indy Rihal, smoking can cause “wrinkles and a leathery complexion, which makes the skin look old before it should”.
This is due to a decrease in the skin’s elasticity, caused by a breakdown of collagen in the body, all a consequence of smoking. It’s just one reason of many to give up cigarettes, with an increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease and strokes also associated with a continual puffer.
So, if you want a healthier complexion, giving up smoking is a great way to help.
Sleep well
When you snooze for the optimal period of between seven to 10 hours, your blood circulation is improved and your skin left looking a lot more radiant than if you were tired. Again, this is to do with the production of collagen, the key to healthy skin, which is increased during our sleep time.
It’s why you should, even in a busy lifestyle, be sure to set aside enough time for your beauty sleep.
Get plenty of exercise
As we grow older, the skin grows older with us, losing a certain level of its exuberance as time marches on. But, according to celebrity trainer Dalton Wong, “If you tone your body in the right way, you can also tone your skin.”
With an exercise programme that focuses on lean muscle mass, the skin can build up muscles that will make your skin look firmer and, because of the increased oxygenation and blood flow, allow you a healthier and younger glow.
Realistically, this exercise need only be done for 20 minutes of your day, meaning that even the laziest of us can gain a more radiant look.
