BEYOND SKINCARE PRODUCTS

I usually get calls from people asking me what products to use to have a flawless looking face but I’m not too quick to mention products. I am not a dermatologist, but with my knowledge of basic skincare, a beautiful skin usually begins with a healthy lifestyle and a healthy skin is the basis of pure, natural beauty. While heredity may determine how your skin looks, behaves and ages, you can improve it by taking good care of it. Here are some tips

• Nourish your skin- feed your skin with the vitamins and nutrients it needs by practicing healthy eating habits. Your diet should include fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich in minerals, Vitamin A and C such as carrots, sweet potatoes, melons, pepper, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, leafy vegetables, nuts, yogurt, fish, and beans.

“Your diet has a direct impact on not only your overall health and how you feel, but also on how you look”. – Bobbi Brown.

• Hydrate your skin- drink about 8-10 glasses of water daily to help flush out toxins and keep skin clear. Also apply face moisturizer once or twice daily.

• Exercise- many find this difficult especially in this environment, but just 20-30 minutes of exercise daily will help boost your immune system, shed some kilogram and decrease your risk for disease.

• Sleep- sleep helps to relax your body cells and rejuvenate itself. Poor sleep habits can cause dark, saggy bags under the eyes, stress leading to blocked pores and acne.

• Don’t pick your skin- as tempting as this is, don’t pick or pop your pimples. Picking can lead to infection and you can traumatize your skin causing more breakouts.

Skincare products are great, but it is your daily routine that will really make the difference.