For most people, the word “skincare” is often associated with beauty. Most people think that skincare is filled with unnecessary expenses. Because for most people, skincare routines are just measly maintenance for vanity.
Well then, dear most people, here is an idea for you. You try to take care of your heart, for your blood wouldn’t reach your whole body without its pumping. You try to take care of your liver so that blood is cleansed. And you try to take care of your lungs to bring oxygen into your body and continue living.
Those are vital organs that your body needs to survive. But do you know what organ protects all those things so you can try to take care of them? Yes, you got that right-your skin.
Your skin is the biggest line of defense your body has against infection. And contrary to popular belief, taking care of your skin is vital to your survival in this world. The looks you’ll serve as you survive is just a bonus. Skincare is more than just beautification and vanity. Skincare is more than face creams and moisturizers. Skincare is a lifestyle.
With that in mind, here are six natural ways you can start incorporating skincare into your lifestyle.
BATHROOM ROUTINE
Rinse shampoo and conditioner thoroughly. Living in a fast-paced world takes a toll on everyone. As you grow older, you become busier, and your hours get shorter. This usually means taking less time to shower. And while this is understandable, its repetition usually leads to bacne, one of the worst enemies of humanity.
Bacne can sprout when you fail to properly and immediately rinse after allowing hair conditioner and shampoo to run down your back. So, invest more time on rinsing thoroughly to achieve a cleaner and smoother back.
Wash your makeup off before dozing off. With long and tiring days, going to bed and just succumbing to the comforts of your sheets can be very tempting. But this also leads to breakouts, so, no. Leaving day-old cosmetic products on as you sleep can lead to clogged pores and, worse, bacterial infections. This ranges from your common acne to infected eyes due to the bacteria gathered by your mascara.
So, a five-minute wash-up can go a long way for your whole face. And if it’s an extra consuming day, using makeup-removing wipes can be enough as long as you take a bath in the morning.
Do not pop your zits. Do not. Even if they’re as big as Everest or as red as an apple, popping your pimples will only lead to more problems because when you do it by yourself, you will usually be unable to take everything out. This means either having pores that are still clogged but open for more clogging or pushing dirt and bacteria deeper into your pores. Either way, it would not be good. Your hands’ sanitation also matters. Bacteria from your hands as you do it might lead to an even more severe infection.
What you can do instead is to wash your face with lukewarm water and wipe it with a clean cloth. Put cream once the part has been cleansed and learn to be patient.
If your breakout gets out of hand, going to a dermatologist is the best course of action.
HEALTHY DIET
Avoid taking in too much caffeine, sodium, and sugar. Do you know the saying you are what you eat? Well, all that you’re eating might be the ones harming your skin in the first place. Studies show that taking in too much sugar can speed up your skin’s aging process, making it more prone to diseases and infections.
The same goes for salt. Too much sodium in your diet can absorb the moisture out of your skin. And too much caffeine in your body can increase your acidity and affect your hormones, making a significant impact on the amount of oil produced by the skin.
But everything has salt in it, and almost every food has sugar. And going on a day without drinking coffee is almost impossible. Completely avoiding these three is not gonna be easy. But even just lessening the amount you consume in a day could be a very big help.
Drink more water instead. One of the best and easiest ways to take care of your skin is through drinking water consistently. Hydrating regularly helps your skin maintain its elasticity and avoids complications usually strengthened by dehydration.
Have a fixed diet. Inconsistent intermittent fasting and changing diets on whims can be more harmful than you think. Fasting and healthy diets can both make wonderful impacts on your body. That is if you do it consistently.
Changing diets depending on what’s trending can be more harmful to your body since you are drastically changing the chemicals and nutrition your body usually receives. Inconsistent fasting hours may also affect your hormones in ways that aren’t good for your skin, plus it might start unhealthy eating habits that could lead to more serious problems.
Before fasting or choosing a diet that would help you stay in shape, do your research and consider what’s suitable for your body and metabolism.
If you’re dealing with more serious eating problems, contacting professionals and finding the right treatment plan for eating disorders might be more beneficial.
Consistency is the key. To take care of your skin along with your whole body, follow these tips regularly and avoid the intake of harmful substances to your body. Most importantly, give your body time to recuperate. Because at the end of the day, the best way to take care of your skin is to get enough sleep.