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5 Tips for Healthier, Softer Skin

How to get silky smooth skin

By Kevin GardnerPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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Ways to come up with healthier and softer skin

The largest organ of the body is the skin itself, and when the skin is healthy, the layers do their best to provide protection. Although when the skin is not taken care of, its abilities are compromised, and it cannot work as an effective barrier. Here are some of the best ways to protect your skin and make sure the skin, in turn, provides its best abilities for protection. The skin is the main representative of your body, and it reflects a lot about you. From the bad acne breakouts to the radiant pregnancy glow, age, as well as health, are direct determinants for your skin.

The skin of your body has a lot of functions, which makes it a multi-tasking organ. The very first role of the skin is to be a protective barrier, protecting the inside from bacteria, viruses, and other pollutants in the air everywhere. Body temperature, fluid balance, and moisture loss are also under the control of the skin. The sensitivity of the skin also helps in alerting us for pain sensations, and the UV rays from the sun are also absorbed by the skin. The skin on your body is influenced by various factors such as age, genetics, hormones, and specific conditions such as diabetes. A few internal body functions are out of your control, but there are a few things you can do to prevent external damage.

A healthy diet for good skin

The industry that makes products to keep your skin looking fresh, and providing anti-aging products is on the rise, but you have to know that the moistures only affect at the skin-level, and aging is an inner and overall process that works on a cellular level. That is why the diet, you consume is extremely important, just like the products you put on your skin. The nutrients that you consume could really benefit your body, as well as your skin on the inner level, and lead to a better and fairer complexion too.

Stress management

Have you also noticed the fact that a pimple usually appears on your skin before an important meeting or event? Yes, there is a connection. A scientific study has shown that there is, in fact, a link between stress level and skin issues. A college student’s study revealed that people who were liable to high-stress level became the victims of skin issues like:

  • Itchy skin
  • Hair loss
  • Flaky, oily, or waxy patches on the scalp
  • Troublesome sweating
  • Scaly skin
  • Hand rashes

Some of the other studies also revealed that those teenagers who have a higher stress level are 23 percent more liable for skin problems. Reducing your stress level by relaxing, and taking a holiday by yourself is the best way to make sure your body is content and healthy, as well as your skin. The outer layer of the skin needs to stay hydrated, and moisturizers are the best way to do that. Humectants in skin moisturizers are able to attract moisture out of the air, and emollients keep the surface of the skin smooth. To keep your skin moisturized, you need to make sure you are using the right moisturizers for your skin. You should always use warm water instead of hot water, as it can expose your skin to dirt. Making sure the water connection in your house is the first step to healthy skin as the water can greatly affect your skin, no matter which products you use to keep it moisturized. Getting your well pump cleaned regularly is a good way to maintain the use of clean water. Make sure you have a well pump warranty, so any malfunctions in the good pump can be readily taken care of.

Other measures to take care of are as follows:

  • A shower should last between 5-10 minutes as excessive washing can strip the skin of its natural oils, which leads to dryness.
  • Harsh soaps can cause a rash on the skin, so make sure to use a chemical-free cleanser.
  • Harsh scrubs, as well as bath sponges, can also dry the skin out, so make sure you use a soft towel for cleaning the skin.

Having healthy and clean skin does not always have to break your bank account, following these effective measures will help you achieve the purpose without costing a lot.

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