10 Step Skin Care Guide for Healthier Skin
Everyone probably knows that stress ages us because of the spikes in free radicals, causing inflammation and cell damage. Stress not only affects the appearance of our skin, it is also linked to serious health conditions such as cancer. Follow the home skin care tips listed below to decrease the effects of stress. The result will be a more radiant, healthy complexion. For a 4 step skin care guide for glowing skin read the following post: Best Skin Care Routine for Glowing Skin.
Home skin care tips #1 - Keep up your workouts. Working out can actually decrease the levels of cortisol (a hormone that is at its highest during chronic stress) causing a surge in free radicals and inflammation all over your body, and yes even your face.
Home skin care tips #2 - Never overexfoliate! The inflammation caused by stress makes skin extra sensitive and less able to tolerate harsh chemicals. So when you are stressing, skip the alpha hydroxy acid product or the at-home glycolic peel and use a terry cloth smothered in your favorite cleanser to exfoliate.
Home skin care tips #3 - Get more sleep. When you are sleeping, your body has its chance to repair cells and reset the hormone level, including cortisol. If you are having trouble getting sleep, take a warm bath and slather on a body lotion or oil infused with lavender, vanilla, rose or ylang-ylang. Try lotions or oils at Bath & Body Works.
Home skin care tips #4 - When you are stressing you may notice that you get more breakouts. That’s because excess cortisol inflames and clogs your pores. Use an acne treatment with salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide.
Home skin care tips #5 - Slather on your morning coffee - no, I’m just kidding - find a product that has caffeine in it such as Replenix Cream CF ($54, dermstore.com), this skin cream is gentle enough for sensitive skin. Caffeine when applied to your skin constricts blood vessels, leaving your skin feeling tighter and fresher.
Home skin care tips #6 - Treat yourself to a manicure or a pedicure. These are both great stress relievers.
Home skin care tips #7 - Take a supplement. Get your dose of omega-3 fatty acid because it helps water, oxygen and vitamins penetrate skin cells. The daily recommended dosage is 500 milligrams each day. Moisturizers containing linoleic acid such as Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Serum, temporarily fill in tiny cracks in your skin’s outer layer, which helps regulate moisture.
Home skin care tips #8 - Buy natural face washes and moisturizers. These are much more gentle on your skin than artificial ones. Choose products with less preservatives, dyes, and scent. Try product lines such as Burt’s Bees or Kiss My Face.
Home skin care tips #9 - Wear an SPF 30 daily. Choose a formula with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or a combination of the two. Don’t just spread the SPF on your face either, make sure to slather it on all areas exposed to the sun. Eighty percent of visible sun damage is caused by incidental exposure such as when you are driving, sitting next to a window or taking a walk.
Home skin care tips #10 - Load up on antioxidants. Antioxidants protext your skin from the free radicals that can cause cancer and damage to your skin. Look for the following ingredients in your skin care products: green tea, acai, coffee, berry, vitamins A, C, and E, copper, mushroom extracts, ubiquinone and coenzyme Q10.
Content courtesy of: Fitness Mind, Body + Spirit
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