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How to Maintain Optimal Skin Health

Once your skin is damaged, it can be tough to make it feel young and fresh again. That’s why it’s incredibly important to maintain your skin health as much as possible from the beginning. How your treat your skin daily has a greater affect than you may realize.

Regardless of the condition of your skin, it’s never too late to implement a regular skincare routine at home. We’ve collected some ideas to get you started.

Here are the top eight tips to get your healthy skin back:

• Buy gentle cleansers – If you want your skin to be soft, your daily cleanser needs to treat it gently. Scrubs should only be used every few days, and avoid formulas that are too acidic or too basic.
• Avoid toner – Toners used to be used as a solution for balancing out cleansers that were inherently too acidic or too basic. But with more options on the market today, there’s no longer a need for toner.
• Stay away from fragrance – We know that you love your favorite scent. But fragrance most often will affect your skin in some way. If your reaction is intolerable, choose fragrance free lotions and creams.
• Use caution during and after your daily bath/shower – Keep these precautions in mind before you bathe:
  • Use warm water, not hot water.
  • Take quick baths/showers to avoid drying out your skin.
  • Shave your legs sparingly.
  • Moisturize your skin after shaving.
• Protect your skin from sun damage – The sun ages your skin more quickly than it would naturally age. And as you’ve likely already learned, it causes skin cancer. If you have to be out in the sun, apply sunscreen often (especially midday).
• Choose healthy foods – Whole, fresh foods keep your skin looking young. Eat plenty of whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables.
• Stop smoking – Smoking is another factor that expedites the aging process for your skin. It causes the blood vessels near your skin’s surface to narrow, which causes more wrinkling.
• Minimize stress – If you often experience high stress, you’re more likely to break out and become more susceptible to uncomfortable skin conditions. Take some time out of your busy schedule to relieve stress.

If you need a more personalized skin care plan, give us a call!

How Can I Maintain a Youthful Appearance?

As we get older, one of the main things that bothers people is how drastically our appearance changes. Young people sometimes look old too soon for their liking while others appear to stay young even into their later years. It’s possible to restore that youthful appearance, even if you haven’t taken the best care of your skin over the years.

You can opt for surgery. Surgeries like facelifts, eyelifts, and cheek lifts can make an older person appear younger. If this is an option for you, do some research and make an appointment to consult with your doctor about what’s right for you.

Many people want to avoid surgery and restore that look naturally. That’s possible, too. It might take a little longer and you might have to try different methods until you find the one that works best for you. But there are lots of natural ways to get your skin looking radiant and fresh, no matter your age.

First, quit some of those bad habits. This includes, of course, smoking and drinking excessively. Both of these habits are bad for the body. It’s best to just eliminate them both, if you really want fresh, healthy, young-looking skin.

Another step is to detoxify your body. Buy a detoxifying solution from the local nutrition store and drink lots of water with it. Avoid eating foods that contain unhealthy additives and add more vitamins and minerals to your diet. You might want to consult with a professional nutritionist, who will put you on a specific diet plan to help you meet your goals. If you can afford to go organic, do so.

There are many natural ways to restore a healthy, younger look. Try these methods and consult with professionals about any individual conditions or problems you have with your skin.