Skin is very important for general health; it serves to protect the body from infection and germs. Many people desire healthy skin as they will look fresh from the outside, but healthy skin is also a pointer of overall health, and healthy skin begins with a fit body. Anti-aging and skincare products are big industries, but the way we treat our bodies and what we eat is as important as what is applied from the outside.
Wash the skin regularly, not too frequently.
The skin is typically covered by layers of dead skin; good bacteria and oil that help block harmful substances from entering the body. The bath will clear the coating. Hygienic skin is vital for the health of the body, but bathing and washing the skin too often is also unnecessary and prevents body protection from infections and contaminants.
• In general, humans do not need to bathe every day. You may need to consider taking a bath more frequently if working with the community or the sick, using public transport daily, or working in a physical-use field.
Bathe with warm or cold water.
Bathing with hot water for longer time will erode the oil needed by the skin, and make worse some skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea.
Use a gentle cleanser.
Just like warm water, hard soap will also remove the oil from the skin and make the skin feel attracted and dry. When bathing, choose a mild soap or cleanser that does not contain synthetic fragrances. Find for soaps may having the followings:
• Contains moisturizing and soothing ingredients such as aloe Vera, witch hazel, vegetable oil, and plants or herbs such as lavender, chamomile, peppermint leaves and rosemary.
• Does not contain alcohol and sodium lauryl sulphate that can dry the skin.
• In accordance with skin type. For example, if your skin is dry, look for a moisturizing soap. Those with sensitive skin, find hypoallergenic and fragrance-free soap.
• Cleanses the skin without eroding the skin condition and oil.
Dry the skin with a pat.
Do not rub the skin by using a towel after a bath, just pat our skin with a clean towel then leave the damp that is left to dry by itself. This ensures there is still a coating of oil in the skin that may help prevent dry skin and maintain moisture.
• Exfoliate at least once a week. Exfoliate will lift a outer layer of our dead skin and expose fresh, clean skin behind it, so the skin looks healthy and shiny. Avoid using exfoliate materials from acids on the skin and particularly the face, such as tomato juice or lemon. Acid can erode the skin’s ordinary oils and eventually make your skin responsive to the sun.
• Cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing the skin on a regular basis can assist prevent pimples and spots, and keeps skin looking healthy and young.
• For those with dry skin, always find for exfoliating products that do not contain additional cleaning agents (very soft products) and moisturizers. For those with oily skin, take a balancing exfoliation product that serves as a scrub.
Apply skin regularly.
In addition to maintaining skin moisture so as to avoid drought, moisturizer also protects our skin and perk up the color and texture. Consider using moisturizer containing SPF for added protection from the sun.
• As an anti-inflammatory antioxidant, olive oil is an option and can apply on our skin, this treat as applying a natural moisturizer. Coconut, jojoba oils and almond, also exertion as a moisturizer, as well as cocoa butter and Shea butter. Beside you can use this product directly or look for a moisturizer that contains these ingredients.
• Find lotions or gel instead of cream if your skin is oily, but chooses a cream if your skin is dry.
• For those who have acne prone skin, find moisturizer containing salicylic acid. If you found that your skin is sensitive, look for soothing ingredients like Vitamin C, green tea, and aloe Vera.
Our skin is the largest organ in our body; as a result you need to take care of it in order to get healthier.