Your skin is your body’s largest organ and it is an indicator of your overall health. It protects you from viruses, bacteria, and other harmful substances. Your skin creates vitamin D, which is critical to your wellness, when it is exposed to the sun. The better you take care of your skin, the healthier you will be. In addition to be being healthier, you may be able to reduce the signs of aging. Here’s what you can do to take care of your skin.
Skin Renewal
The outer layer of your skin is replaced every 28 days. One way to encourage skin renewal is by consuming herbs that are anti-inflammatory and encourage new cell growth. Polyphenols in plant foods are a powerful anti-oxidant can help protect your skin against UV damage and toxins. Green tea is rich in polyphenols, and is considered one of the healthiest drinks you can consume by many. Other foods that are rich in polyphenols include blueberries, grapes, ginger, turmeric, red onions, elderberries, oregano, and sage.
Natural Moisturizers
Using natural moisturizers anywhere on your skin will help keep the moisture in your skin where it is needed. Because your skin allows what you put on it to enter your body, only use products that you could eat without causing harm. Using synthetic ingredients on your skin can clog pores and damage your skin and body.
Rest and Stress Reduction
You have probably noticed that you look and feel better when you are well rested and not stressed. A healthy sleep cycle encourages cell renewal and allows your body to remove toxins. Stress can be a cause of inflammation that can result in unhealthy skin and other health issues. So find ways to manage stress so that it doesn’t effect your skin or body health. Getting out in nature and breathing fresh air is good for your body and skin and can help reduce stress.
Healthy Diet
Eating a diet rich in nutrients can give you a healthy glow and and benefit your overall wellness. Processed foods, refined sugars and grains, can cause inflammation that can effect every aspect of your health. Unhealthy processed fats are particularly bad for you becuase of the negative effects on your circulatory system. Eating lots of dark leafy greens and dark berries is a great way to provide the minerals your skin and body needs to maintain health.
UV Radiation
While a small amount of sun is good for you, too much sun can damage your skin at the DNA level. You probably know someone who has worked many years in the sun and has noticeably more wrinkles than the average person. Tanning beds can lead to similar types of skin damage. Wear protective clothing and use a healthy sunscreen if you are going to be out in the sun for more than 15 or 20 minutes.
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