Many things to keep your skin
glowing, hydrated and smooth are there for us. But as we age, there are
things we can’t avoid thus we run to our lifesavers- our
dermatologists. So we asked, what are those things you would never do to
maintain your skin’s health.
1.
Skip exercise
Exercise helps in the circulation of
blood, it tones and strengthens our muscles, relieves stress and contributes to
alleviating skin related conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema, psoriasis and
hair loss. Getting a regular exercise gives you the benefit of radiant
skin. You can try to run, lift weights, kickbox, jump rope. As long
as you enjoy the activity you will engage to, I’m sure it’ll be easy for you to
find time for this regime.
2.
Sleep on my face
You may be missing this part.
Sleeping on your face makes your skin age quicker that sleeping on your
back. Because there is a pressure for along period of time that may cause
wrinkles and volume loss on the side of the dace you’re sleeping on. This
adds up overtime and makes your skin sag. It may be an extra effort for
you to do this, but it’ll pay off.
3.
Skip washing off makeup
Make up, dirt and even
bacteria accumulate on skin during the day. Imagine sleeping with
them on your face overnight. It’ll only take a minutes of your time, to
wash off your face with a gentle cleanser to prevent acne, blackheads or
whiteheads that may appear the next day. This is habit you don’t want to
break. Sleeping with mascara on can dry out your eyelashes and thin them
eventually.
4.
Go in a tanning booth
Most dermatologists said they never
ever want to try this, because it may cause cancer- increases the risk of
melanoma by 75%. Plus, tanning booth rays ematurely wrinkle, sag and spot
your skin before its time, due to the concentrated rays that the World Health
Organization (WHO) has assigned the most highly carcinogenic label.
5.
Walk out without sunscreen on
Another habit you’d like to
keep-sunscreen. Prevention is always, always – better than
cure. Applying a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 daily will help prevent
every symptom of aging, as 90 percent of visible aging comes from the sun’s UV
rays. The shield will also help prevent cancer and other common dermal
conditions like psoriasis and rosacea from flaring up. My face, ears, neck and
hands are always sunblocked when I walk out of the house. In hot weather when
my arms and legs are bare, they also get the sunblock treatment before I head
out for the day. Have you ever heard the saying,
6.
Wash face using soap
Anything that makes your skin feel
squeaky-clean is stripping out all the moisture, and that’s not a good thing.
If you have dry or sensitive skin,
wash with gentle or moisturizing cleanser, not soap.
7.
Skip to eat a Skin-Saving Breakfast
The first meal of the day has always
been proven the best meal of the day. To maintain good looking
skin, try adding almonds. These contain essential fatty acids, which help
put the brakes on inflammation that accelerates fine lines, sagging, and
blotchiness. Not in the mood or can’t eat nuts? Salmon, tuna, and
halibut are good lunch/dinner sources.
8.
Miss a Pose
Most derms will bend over back-ward
for great, younger looking skin. Hema Sundaram, MD, a Washington, DC-area
dermatologist, bends forward. Yoga moves “like Child’s Pose, Downward-Facing
Dog, and Sun Salutations improve circulation—the boost of oxygen is what gives
skin that lovely yoga glow.” Another reason to take to the mat: New research
finds regular yoga practice may reduce the inflammation and stress that speed
skin aging.
9.
Add on Sodium
Diet soda is a vice that Audrey
Kunin, MD, a Kansas City, MO, dermatologist, just can’t quit—she downs up to
six cans a day. When she realized that all the sodium in soda (anywhere from 25
to 50 mg per can) made her eyes and jawline puffy, she switched to a brand that
doesn’t punish her skin: sodium-free Diet Rite soda. “It satisfies my cravings
and my skin looks much better.” But, it is still a good practice to avoid
high sodium food as this too, can contribute to the effects on skin.
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