Having healthy skin starts with the knowledge of how and why you should maintain it. Your skin is the largest organ you have and two of its main functions are to protect and regulate.
What most people may not realize is that the health of your skin is directly correlated to your lifestyle decisions.
What you intake, your sleeping schedule, stress management, using clean linens, and having a personalized skincare regimen are important factors when considering the appearance and longevity of healthy skin.
Our experts have collected some simple tips that anyone can do, which will help you achieve the healthy skin you desire.
Maintain Healthy Skin With Good Eating Habits
Having a proper diet and a healthy eating habit will do more than just maintain your weight. Healthy eating is also an important part of how your skin appears because what you put into your body will also reflect on the surface of your skin.
Skin loving foods are very colorful, fleshy, and leafy -- fruits and vegetables are your best friends for maintaining proper gastro and skin health.
Foods rich in vitamins, antioxidants and healthy fats allow your skin to repair itself and promote the growth of new cells which contribute to strong and radiant skin.
Some examples include:
- Avocados
- Spinach
- Kale
- Blueberries
- Sweet potatoes
- Fish
- Walnuts
Get Your Beauty Sleep
You’ve heard of Beauty Sleep, but you may not realize it’s a real thing.
Experiencing healthy skin is to receive the recommended amount of rest each night. Living a busy lifestyle can make sleep seem like a luxury instead of a necessity, but sleeping allows for the skin to repair itself along with other internal regulation.
It is recommended to get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. This not only allows your body to recharge, but it comes with a host of skincare benefits, such as fewer wrinkles, more vibrant-looking skin, and a healthy under-eye area.
But don’t forget your skincare products. Our estheticians at Dermava promote having a strong nightly routine that allows your skin cells to absorb and communicate with ingredients while uninterrupted by environmental agitators.
Manage Stress To Boost Skin Health
Sometimes easier said than done, right? Managing stress is an important part of our overall health, so don’t overlook this key component.
When you feel stressed, the body releases the stress hormone cortisol. This release triggers excess oil production that leads to clogged pores, an increase in bacteria and can result in acne.
Other stress related skin issues include wrinkles, which are caused by the deterioration in protein bonds that make up skin elasticity.
Managing stress by finding creative or active hobbies provides great benefits to your skin.
Have Happy Skin With Clean Linens
Using clean towels daily and sleeping on fresh bedding weekly are an often overlooked, but major component in maintaining healthy skin.
Although invisible to the naked eye, we shed thousands of skin cells everyday and those dead cells add up on your bedding, pillowcases, and both facial and body towels.
Consistently cleaning your linens promotes breathability for your skin, and assures you aren’t using soiled, bacteria filled toiletries.
Which linen is best for your skin? We recommend sheets made from 100% cotton as it is breathable, easy to come by, and affordable. Silk or satin linens, like pillowcases, are great because it helps those suffering from dry skin.
Have A Consistent Skincare Regimen For Healthy Skin
Don’t cut back on your routine. Staying consistent with a strong skincare regimen is ultimately the best way to achieve healthy skin.
A strong routine includes 5 steps and can be built upon to address specific concerns, like eye creams, serums that target unwanted conditions, and facial masks.
All skincare routines allow you to cleanse away makeup, dirt, and debris, sloth away dead skin cells, and also hydrating and treating the skin on your face, neck, and body.
Staying consistent with your skincare regimen will provide a visibly ageless appearance and is recommended by our Estheticians for both your face and body.
To find a routine that works specifically for your skin type, take our personalized skin assessment.
To read more about the recommended regimen, check out our article on “Complete 5 Step skincare Routine”
