12 Ways To Care Your Skin

Beautiful skin is one among the primary concerns of every individual. Good looks add confidence. Many people are fortunate to be gifted with good skin while others are worried about their unattractive skin. Blemishes, roughness, uneven skin tone, dry skin, very dark skin, and oily skin are some of the common skin problems.

Most skin treatments are too expensive and cannot be afforded by most people. Here are some tips to achieve or keep up a good looking skin:

1. Exercise.
Exercise stimulates heartbeat and respiratory rate. Therefore, it increases blood flow. Your blood is responsible for carrying essential nutrients to nourish your cells. Do you know that your skin gets the lowest percentage of nutrients? Because it is the outermost part of your body. In blood circulation, your inner organs get the nutrients first because they are close to the heart. Exercises encourages better nourishment up to your skin.

2. Drink plenty of water.
Water is important component of a cell. It normalises cell metabolism and keeps you hydrated. It flushes out toxins and makes your skin look young and supple.

3. Take antioxidant vitamins.
Antioxidants are substance that fight metabolic waste products such as free radicals. Antioxidant vitamins eliminate toxic substance that harm your healthy cells. Take supplements like vitamin A, vitamin C, or vitamin E. If not, eat variety of fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants also aid in healing of wounds.

4. Don't smoke cigarette.
Cigarette smoke contains thousands of toxic chemicals. Some of them causes certain types of cancers. Cigarette smoke accelerates cell aging by primarily harming your lungs. It limits enough oxygen supply. Thus, skin cells look old and don't function properly.

5. Don't drink to much alcohol.
Obviously, alcohol is a harmful substance because it gives you a headache. It can cause liver dysfunction and possibly a brain damage. Drink moderately or choose red wine. Red wine is rich in antioxidants. Good for your skin and heart.

6. Have enough rest.
Cells need to rest. When your body is asleep, cell metabolism is faster. Detoxification and cell repair speeds up. Having enough rest makes your body energised and skin cells look better.

7. Take a bath and wash regularly. 
Take a bath at least 2 times a day or whenever necessary. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Use anti-perspirant deodorant specially during strenuous activities. Proper hygiene prevents bacteria from multiplying rapidly and can prevent body odor.

8. Wear a moisturiser or lotion
Moisturiser keeps your skin hydrated. Lotion locks in moisture, prevents dryness, and protects your skin.

9. Don't scratch your skin.
When your skin is itchy, don't attempt to scratch. Scratching can make it worse. Bacteria can enter skin through wounds. Use anti-allergy cream and  anti-itch lotion.

10. Use mild soap.
Harsh soaps can affect the natural moisture of your skin. Avoid using bleaching or whitening soap. They contain active ingredients that can destroy your skin's natural moisture. Choose a mild soap.

11. Use umbrella or hat.
Protect your skin when under the sun. Over exposure can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Wearing sunblock lotion is advisable even when there is a hat or umbrella.

12. See a doctor
When you experience skin problems without knowing what to do, see a dermatologist. Using unprescribed skin products can worsen your skin.