Everybody wants to have great skin. When you have healthy skin, it feels amazing, looks beautiful, boosts your confidence and it gives you an overall radiant glow. The sad reality however is that many people suffer from bad skin (or unhealthy skin to be kinder!) and these people often relentlessly try different products and methods to clear their skin without any luck. Some have unhealthy skin due to lifestyle, and others more genetic.
If you are one of these people, you might be feeling like there isn’t much that you can do, after all,
you’ve tried everything right? If you have unhealthy, dull looking skin and are struggling to improve it, here are 5 tips
that you could try to help you out:
Don’t use many products
The first thing that we are going to be discussing is the amount of products that you use on your
skin. You should definitely not be using too many products, because doing so can result in redness,
irritation, dryness or can even worsen the condition of your skin, according to luxury skincare brand,
Misumi. More isn’t always better. Few skin care ingredients have actually been shown to benefit
your skin clinically so definitely take note of that. Experts agree that 3-4 products, sometimes zero
skincare products, is good for the skin and allows it to thrive. Also remember that once you have
found the proper skincare products for you, do not change them up often. Stick to what you have
introduced your skin to.
Don’t exfoliate too often
Exfoliating is good for you skin because it removes the outer layer of your skin, as it sheds away sluggish skin cells to create skin renewal. This of course provides a lot of health benefits and allows for products to be absorbed into your skin better. However, you should not be exfoliating too often because most exfoliators can sometimes have microbeads in them that can cause redness, dryness and irritation to the skin. Some exfoliators also use acids and chemicals to dissolve the dead skin cells on your face and this can cause a negative reaction to those with sensitive skin. It
is recommended that you exfoliate your skin at least two to three times a week to see the most benefits. And of course, check which exfoliation method works best for you. Uusually, toners with AHA/BHA’s in them are the best option.
Wash your face before bed
The next point is very important. You need to wash your face every night before you go to bed to
remove any dirt and debris that has collected on your skin throughout the day. Throughout the day
your skins surface collects dead skin cells, oil, bacteria, sweat and other debris that needs to be
washed away every night before you sleep. If you don’t wash your skin before bed, you put yourself
at risk of having breakouts so this step is important. Apart from washing your face every night, you
also need to ensure that you have clean bedding on your bed, especially pillow cases, as dirty
pillow cases can cause breakouts.
Even if you haven’t worn make up that day, it’s amazing how much dirt, oil and grime can build up on your skin.
Don’t bath or shower in hot water
Everyone loves a nice, long hot bath or shower, But did you know that these are actually harmful to
your skin? You should limit your shower and bath time and use warm water instead of hot water
because hot water is a nightmare for drying out your skin. Excessive washing can also strip away the oily layer of the
skin and cause dryness, so stick to a 5-10 minute bath or shower a day.
Check your diet
Probably the most important factor that we have to discuss is how you nourish your body. Your diet
plays an important role in your skin health so always make sure you are eating nutrient packed
foods. Some foods are better for skin health than others. A few of these skin-healthy foods include:
Mangoes: mangoes contain compounds with antioxidant properties that help protect the
skin. Mangoes also contain collagen.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes have skin cancer prevention benefits. A study showed that consuming
tomatoes daily decreased the development of skin cancer tumours by 50%. Tomatoes also
helps against sunburn.
Olive oil: helps with damage to the skin that includes dark spots, decolouration and wrinkles
that arise from long term sun exposure.
So there you have it. 5 simple tips for better skin! Just remember, don’t use too many products, don’t exfoliate
too often, wash your face before bed, don’t bath or shower in hot water and check your diet. If you
follow these simple steps, you are sure to see more radiance in your skin.
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