Usefulness Of Skin Care

Our skin is the reflection of our health and vitality, mental, emotional and physical wellness. A radiant and glowing skin indicates positive attitude, good health and vibrates self-confidence. On the other hand, a dull and blemished skin shows a stressful lifestyle, unhealthy body and carelessness towards one's own personality.

Who doesn't want to look good, and good looks start with good health and skin.

People may think it is not such a big issue; there are several products in the market to make their skin beautiful and glowing in a jiffy. But as they use them, they must also be realizing that it is not so. These cosmetic products produce temporary effects on skin, have lots of side effects, and are very expensive and not suited to all skin type. Natural skin care is not just about using skin products produced without chemicals; it is also an ongoing process of a result of a healthy life-style, right diet and off-course right skin products to be applied directly. First of all, natural way of caring for skin starts with some life-style changes people need to take care of.

Getting enough sleep is meaning goes far beyond the Beauty Sleep. As the rest of the body, for healthy skin, sleeping sufficiently is a must. At least 7 - 8 hours of sleep; hours may vary for person to person, ensures a relaxed mind and body, normal blood flow, takes care of all wear and tear during the day, energizes people and brings the glow back in the morning. Blotchy skin, dark circles around the eyes, and lifeless appearance of face are all side effects of not getting enough sleep. So people should switch off the TV, log-off the laptop, and get from the party on time to catch a good night's sleep. Getting Moving is also necessary. Now that people have got enough sleep, its time for some exercises as well. People must be active by walking, jogging, exercising, hitting the gym, doing stretches during office hours too, taking the stairs, doing anything to keep themselves moving. Inactivity affects the skin by promoting puffiness and bloating, cellulite and loss of muscle tone. Exercise also helps us to relax and de-stress, both necessary for a healthy body and skin.

Water helps to detoxify the system of the body, bathes the cells, eliminates waste products, help in digestion, purify blood and the list goes on and on. The point is to have at least 2 liters of water a day, avoid sweetened and carbonated drinks and have fresh juices and soups as additional source of fluids. For a smooth and glowing skin, drinking honey mixed in warm water in the morning helps a lot. Secondly, natural way of caring for skin by eating right is another way. People must have lots of fiber. Eating food that is rich in fiber help a good digestion and constipation is completely taken care of. This eliminates the root of many skin problems like psoriasis, acne, spotty skin etc. we must have lots of fresh veggies, fruits, whole grains, and salad. The idea is to cut on fast food and processed food because these contain almost no fiber. Eating foods in their natural form is the mantra to get the most benefit out of it.

The more people take sugar, the more sugar enters their bloodstream. Over some time, this results in a process where the glucose molecules damage the protein molecule by sticking to it. This causes damage in cartilage, collagen and ligament, thus forming wrinkles. So, the next time, people are adding the second spoon of sugar to their tea or coffee or going to bite on their favorite sweet must think again!!

• John Palsson
• 16/12/2008, 2:59 PM
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