With Healthy Aging Month emerging in September, it’s important to know a few things that can help with the appearance and health of your skin. Introducing certain habits and products into your daily routine is a must if you want clear, youthful-looking, healthy skin. These tips are useful for people with all skin types.
1. Always Use SPF
Everyone always talks about the importance of wearing SPF daily, but why? Because wearing an SPF can help protect your skin from things like sun damage and skin cancer. You may be surprised to find that even the smallest bit of sunlight can affect the complexion and well-being of your skin. Wearing SPF also helps to prevent wrinkles and skin aging. In other words, using sunscreen can help protect against the harmful effects of premature aging or skin aging.
Wearing SPF daily can also limit the chances of developing skin cancer, especially melanoma. Using a moisturizer with SPF in it each day can do just that. There are plenty of options to choose from that will protect you and give you healthy skin without leaving an oily-looking residue. If you have sensitive skin, try looking for SPF moisturizers that are fragrance-free and preservative-free.
2. Try Vitamin C oil
A vitamin C serum is something people with all skin types can add to their daily skin regimen. Here are the reasons why applying a Vitamin C Serum can be beneficial and help you maintain healthy skin.
- Promotes collagen production
- Protects from skin damage
- Reduces under-eye circles
- Speeds up healing
- Reduces skin discoloration
- Keeps skin looking younger
- Improves hydration and moisture
- Creates brighter and healthier skin
- Reduces inflammation
Serums typically have higher concentration levels of the essential product or vitamin it holds. Vitamin C is extremely healthy for the body, so applying it directly to the skin can be very beneficial. Starting to use it at a younger age can even help the appearance of your skin as you get older.
3. Moisturize!
One of the most crucial things to do to get healthy skin is to make sure you are moisturizing it each and every day. It’s important to find a good moisturizer that has been dermatologist tested. This is to ensure you are using a product that will actually benefit your skin. You should moisturize your skin after a bath, shave, or exfoliation. Applying moisturizer and keeping your skin hydrated is essential for keeping your skin youthful-looking. It also helps with reducing skin problems and concealing skin blemishes.
Another product you can pair with your daily moisturizer is hyaluronic acid. This is something added to your cream that can give your skin even more of a hydration boost. Hyaluronic acid hydrates and plumps the skin, leaving you looking smooth and radiant.
4. Pay Attention to Your Diet and Exercise
Your diet and exercise can also have a tremendous impact on the health of your skin. This applies to people with all types of skin and for any age. By increasing blood flow, exercise helps nourish skin cells and keep them vital. Another way exercise can help your skin is by lessening the effects of stress. Exercise has been proven to be one of the key things to help you when you are stressed. And what is one of the nasty side effects of stress? Breakouts. Getting your body moving regularly will overall reduce the chances of this happening and give you glowing healthy skin.
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take care of it. Not only does exercise help the healthiness of your skin, but eating a well-balanced and healthy diet can as well. Avoid artificial sugars and sweeteners. Eat foods with less fat. And consume lots and lots of superfoods. These include things like:
- Dark leafy greens
- Berries
- Legumes
- Nuts and seeds
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Avocado
- Sweet potato
Also, remember to drink water and stay hydrated. Your skin needs lots of H20 to stay healthy and nourished!
Make an Appointment at Blue Ridge Dermatology
To get more information on how to maintain healthy skin at any age, consult a dermatologist. Blue Ridge Dermatology provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology. To get more information call us at (919) 781-1050 to make an appointment.
