The skin is not only influenced by genetic factors, but also by environmental factors and lifestyle, and the place where you live and the behaviors you have with your skin can have a major impact on your appearance.
There are behaviors that can greatly improve skin health, leaving it more hydrated, luminous and younger-looking, and which should be followed daily:
1. Protect your skin from the sun
Sunlight is the factor that most influences skin aging, because ultraviolet rays have the ability to cause profound skin changes. Therefore, it is very important to apply sunscreen daily, preferably before leaving home and renew the application every 8 hours, in order to maintain protection throughout the day.
Find out how to choose the most suitable sunscreen for your skin.
2. Keep your skin clean
Cleansing the skin is a very important step in the care routine, because it allows cell renewal to occur more efficiently, in addition to unclogging pores and allowing better absorption of the active ingredients present in cosmetic products.
There is a wide variety of cleansing cosmetics, such as creamy emulsions, cleansing milks, micellar water or liquid soaps, which should be used according to your skin type. Dry skin should not be cleaned with soap, and for oily skin, you should opt for adapted products without oils.
3. Always moisturize your skin
Hydrated skin keeps the skin protected from dehydration and daily aggressions. Even oily skin needs to be hydrated, as it also loses water, and the best moisturizers are non-oily ones.
For sensitive skin, products with alcohol should be avoided. Take the online test to find out your skin type and see which products are best suited for you.
4. Take good care of your intestines
The skin must also be cared for from the inside out, and diet has a great influence on skin health. Furthermore, intestinal health also directly affects the skin, and it is important to eat a diet low in fat and rich in fiber and natural foods, as this prevents constipation and other problems that can affect the intestine and, consequently, the skin. You can also include lactobacilli in your daily diet, such as yogurt and Yakult, for example, as they benefit the intestinal flora.
Furthermore, drinking lots of water and eating a diet rich in water and anti-oxidants is also a measure that helps keep the skin hydrated and protected from premature aging.
5. Exfoliate your skin
Skin exfoliation is a very important step to accelerate cell renewal. This process helps remove dirt and dead skin cells, as well as stimulating collagen production and improving local circulation, also reducing skin blemishes.
Generally, exfoliants should be used once or twice a week, but there are gentler products that can be used daily.
Watch the following video and see more tips for maintaining beautiful and healthy skin:
