The Best At-Home Tips For Healthy Facial Skin

Are you afraid that your face shows that age is catching up with you? You don’t have to stand by helplessly as wrinkles spread across your once-smooth skin. Here’s a simple list of things you can do to help keep the wrinkles away.

Among the most important things you can do to have healthy skin is to eat the right foods. Eat more fish—particularly salmon. Salmon and other cold-water fish are terrific sources of protein, which make building blocks for great skin. They also contain lots of omega-3, an essential fatty acid that nourishes your skin. You should also consume more soy. Evidence suggests that soy may heal or protect from dangerous effects of sun exposure. Other studies have suggested that drinking cocoa gives you two dietary antioxidants that protect your skin and keep it hydrated. Of course, don’t skimp on the fruits and vegetables. Their antioxidants help keep skin looking younger and fresher.
Along with a proper diet, you should also adhere to a good sleep schedule. When you don’t get enough sleep, you produce cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. Resting, on the other hand, results in added human growth hormone, which helps your skin retain its elasticity and minimizes wrinkles. Add exercise to your routine to get your blood flowing, which revitalizes your skin and will also keep you both looking and feeling younger.

Stick to a proper cleansing routine. Don’t overlook simple moisturizers. However, don’t overwash your face. Tap water can strip your skin of its natural oils and moisture that guard against wrinkles. Wash them off too often and you lose your natural protection.

Be careful how much ultraviolet light your skin receives. Wear sunscreen when you go outside—at least 30 SPF with zinc & titanium oxide is ideal. Additionally, don’t tan. Whether you get the tan from the sun or from the tanning bed, it would be best to just skip it altogether. UV rays can cause age spots, blotchiness, wrinkles, and—in some cases—skin cancer. Use the sunscreen even on cloudy days—clouds don’t protect you from UV light exposure.

Lastly, avoid smoking. More and more studies these days are confirming that cigarette smoke ages skin by releasing an enzyme that breaks down the skin’s elastic compounds. It also depletes your body of vitamin C, which is a key ingredient for keeping your skin healthy. Some researchers even believe that exposure to cigarette smoke, whether or not you’re actually smoking yourself, is as bad for the skin as ultraviolet rays.

We know it’s hard to stay on top of it all the time which is why there are so many great products and treatments to help make up for some the aging that will naturally occur overtime. Facial resurfacing can correct many of the superficial lines and imperfections and Botox® and fillers are great to plan for twice a year to prevent or dimish wrinkles. It’s important to do what you can at home and if you still have concerns, come in to discuss which options are best for you!

 

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