Healthy, vibrant skin is achievable with very simple and cost-effective methods. Here’s some of the steps, tips and methods I use to help achieve and maintain healthy, supple mature skin.
At some stage in all our lives we want clearer, fresher, #youngerlookingskin. Well it can be achieved without spending a lot of money and it can happen naturally! What you must do is persevere and over the course of three weeks your skin will begin to look fresher and clearer. Here's how;
1. Keeping your skin clean is your first priority! You must cleanse your face morning and night with a gentle, natural cleanser that not only rids the skin of dirt and grime but then treats it with an antibacterial ingredient like tea tree oil.
2. After cleansing the skin pat dry and then spray a fine toning mist over the face to cool and help close the pores while they are clean. Let this mist dry on the face.
3. When the toner has dried apply a very small amount of moisturizer over the entire face and neck. Look for a moisturizer that is made for problem skin types and contains antibacterial ingredients like #teatreeoil and lavender essential oil. These ingredients are gentle but very effective at clearing the skin from blemishes and pimples.
4. Getting the right amount of restful sleep your body needs nightly will reflect in the state of your skin. Eight hours is generally adequate. Not enough sleep over a period of time will result in problems that are hard to cure such as loose skin under the eyes and dark circles.
5. The food you eat is very important for healthy, clear skin. Make sure you are getting a good amount of fresh fruits and vegetables and limit your red meat intake to three or four times a week. Foods that are easily digested will help your system keep your skin nourished and promote fresh, new cell growth. Drink lots and lots of water too!
6. Cleanse the skin on your body and face with a weekly scrub. When using a body scrub start at your feet and work towards the heart, this helps eliminate toxins. Doing it the opposite direction will push the toxins back into your system. For my #matureskin I use a very gentle facial scrub on my face and neck as these areas are delicate.
7. Natural oils such as grapeseed, #jojoba and vitamin E oil, are great for moisturizing the skin without blocking skin. I use a little oil mixed into my moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated and to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
8. Once a month use a home steam treatment to thoroughly draw out impurities from the face. Add boiling water to a basin or bowl and add two drops of tea tree oil. Place your face over this with a towel covering and gently let the steam open and cleanse the pores. Be careful not to let the steam burn your face. Finish with a tepid face wash.
9. Get out into the fresh air and take a walk, ride a bike, anything that gets you moving. The exercise will boost your system and your skin will love it.
10. Take a fish oil supplement daily, the fish oil helps eliminate toxins from the body.
These are some of the methods I use to maintain healthy skin. I am constantly trying new methods to help my skin age gracefully. I would love to learn about some of your favourite methods that work for you, feel free to share in the comment bar.
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