The skin is the largest organ in humans. And as such it is the most conspicuous of all organs. Now, except you decide to always dress like spiderman, there will always be a part or section of your skin for the world to see, no matter how covered you are. And because people judge us based on our outward appearance, we often go the extra mile in ensuring that we have and maintain a flawless skin... one without blemishes. It is for this singular reason that the market for skin care products is today a multi-billion dollar industry. In fact, it has been predicted that the US skin care market alone would be worth a whooping $11 billion by 2018! So yes, the whole hype about having a smooth and flawless skin is worth it.
So now, you want to have that skin that shines and shimmers even in the dark, right? You want that skin of your dteams- the one that makes even newborn babies go green with envy, right?

Keep reading.

Below are 5 simple but highly etfective tips, that when implemented, would cause you to smile and walk about with a sense of genuine pride.


#1. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun
The UV rays from the sun have a damaging effect on the skin. They cause the skin to age very quickly by exerting oxidative stress on the cells of the skin. In fact, UV rays accounted for 80 per cent of skin ageing, including wrinkles (recent research). Bearing this in mind, you should do everything to minimise your exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreens whenever you can and would be required to be in the sun for some time. Wear protective clothes as well. And agian, there are creams with anti-UVL properties which are rubbed 15 to 20 minutes before getting exposed to the sun. Long-term UV exposure can also lead to pigmentation, reduced skin elasticity and a degradation of skin texture.


#2. Eat right and healthy
Just as there are brain foods and pregnancy foods, so also we have skin foods. These foods, when consumed for a certain duration, are known to aid skin regeneration and renewal. Examples of these skin foods are, carrots, oranges (vitamin C has antioxidant properties), tomatoes, cucumber, pawpaw, watermelons, sweet potato (rich source of carotenoids), fish rich in omega-3-fatty acids, pepper and dark chocolate. These foods all contain their individual ingredients which make them good foods for the skin.


#3. Wash your skin as often as required
For a beautiful, softer and smoother skin, one has to wash one's skin with clean water and some special soaps with skin-enhancing properties. Try to have a bath at least twice daily-one must be before you retire into the other room for a good night's sleep. Also, make it a habit to wash off those very thick layers of makeup from your face before going to bed. They block your sweat pores and trap bacteria within, leading to acne and other skin conditions.In fact, only allow your makeup to last no more than 7 hours on your face!

NB: there is a caveat with the washing of the face: don't overdo it. An average of 2 to 3 washes per day is good. However, when you start washing your face every hour of the day, it defeats the purpose for which it was intended to achieve by causing your face to become dryer.


#4. Use creams that are rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant and such it works in countering the effective of oxidative stress on the skin cells and other cells of the body, hence, fulfilling the function of anti-aging. There are number of creams out there that contain vitamin E as part of their active ingredients. Use them for a softer and smoother skin.


#5. Drink as much water as you need
Apart from being famed as the solvent universalis, water plays a vital role in skin regeneration and renewal, and promotes hair growth as well. Any form of dehydration is not good for skin beauty. Particularly, severe dehydration often presents with dryness of skin the mouth. So instead of that daily can of soft drink or soda, replace it with water. Drink just enough water for a softer, smooother and fresher skin.


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Thanks for reading!

Source: www.DoctorsHub.com.ng




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