Natural Skin Care: Beautiful Basics

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Most of us try to look and feel our best with diet and

exercise. Few consider the most important measure of our

health should be given to our skin. The epidermis is the

body's largest organ and also the most telling when

something is wrong. Unfortunately, the largest organ

frequently gets the least attention. Your facial complexion

reflects health and life as well as disease, so we should

all pay special attention to our face. Here are a few ways

to make your skin reflect your good health.

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Natural Skin Care: Beautiful Basics

Copyright © 2009 Mark and Janet

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Most of us try to look and feel our best with diet and exercise.

Few consider the most important measure of our health should be

given to our skin. The epidermis is the body's largest organ and

also the most telling when something is wrong.

Unfortunately, the largest organ frequently gets the least

attention. Your facial complexion reflects health and life as

well as disease, so we should all pay special attention to our

face. Here are a few ways to make your skin reflect your good

health.

1. Diet and Supplements

One of the best ways to maintain a healthy balance is to nourish

your skin at the cellular level. When you are getting the proper

nutrients and hydration, your skin will exude a healthy glow. A

diet rich in dark green, leafy vegetables and plenty of fruit and

fiber are key to healthy living. In addition, supplements play an

important role to add the extra nutrients lost when cooking food.

Vitamins C, E and beta-carotene replenish tired, dead skin cells

and replace them with vibrant living cells. When taken regularly,

these powerful building blocks, called antioxidants, are one of

the best anti-aging tools in your arsenal to combat the ravishes

of time. And to keep your skin firm and elastic, there are a few

simple rules to follow costing very little time or money.

2. Rest

Sleep is an important component to healthy glowing skin since

it's the time your skin cells use to regenerate themselves.

It's hard to do with jobs and children, but try to get at least

eight hours of sound sleep and pay close attention to your sleep

habits. Some people need to sleep face down or in a three quarter

turn, which presses their face into the pillow. With a

traditional feathered pillow, this can spell disaster for your

skin. When the delicate facial tissue is compressed for hours, it

is not able to breath and can deteriorate quickly. Try using a

memory foam pillow that is designed to mold to the contour of

your face and neck. This will keep compression off your face and

protect the elasticity in your skin.

3. Hydration

The importance of eight glasses of water daily is key to good

overall health, especially in the skin. After just a few days of

64 ounces a day, you'll see immediate results in your skin's

suppleness and elasticity. Water flushes away the impurities

embedded just below the surface of the skin, leaving you with a

freshly cleansed appearance all day. In addition, you will notice

that fine lines fade as the hydration process plumps and firms

your face. Water is the only answer to flush away toxins.

Beverages such as coffee, processed juices and sodas also contain

water, but they can add to the impurities lodged in the skin, so

go easy on these choices.

To make the most of your water cleansing, try to avoid foods that

contain salt, as this substance is notorious for water retention,

clogging pores and making your face puffy. If you do eat a salt

culprit, like potato chips, use wise portion control and be sure

to drink plenty of water to flush away the toxins. Other foods to

avoid are cured meats and canned goods that are loaded with

sodium. Check the labels on your favorite products and try to

eliminate processed foods and those containing salt. Sodium is

your enemy and you should avoid it as best you can; your skin and

heart will thank you.

4. Cleansing

Proper daily care starts with a sound cleansing routine to remove

surface particles and deep clean your pores. Try an exfoliating

gel to gently scrub away the grime and slough away dead skin

cells. Beneath the upper layer of skin lie healthy, vibrant cells

just waiting to be released, but they cannot shine until the dead

cells are removed. Some people suffer a mild skin reaction to

daily exfoliating cleansers, but that may be due to chemical

ingredients used in that product. Never use products with harsh

chemicals.

5. Moisturizing

After a facial cleansing, a great way to seal in moisture to your

face is to apply a peel-off mask containing vitamins and

nutrients. One of the most effective masks is a product

containing grape seed that seeps into your pores producing a

lustrous shine and glow. Grape seed is 30 times more powerful

than vitamin C and an excellent building block for cellular

repair. Another effective alternative is a mineral mask that will

deep clean your pores. Use your mask twice weekly for soft,

supple skin and radiant glow.

6. UV Protection

You should also consider possible sun damage in your daily skin

care routine. If you live in a sunny climate or have many outdoor

activities, it would be best to use a sunscreen. Some

dermatologists suggest that you should use sunscreen every day,

no matter where you live.

7. Exercise

Finally, exercise is of paramount importance to keep your

capillaries open and a plentiful blood supply going to your skin.

Aerobic exercise works best, but any kind of workout that brings

the heart rate up will do. If there's no time in your busy

schedule for the gym, try a brisk walk for a minimum of twenty

minutes and watch your skin light up with a rosy glow. Exercise

also acts as a cleanser as the sweat pulls toxins from the pores,

keeping your complexion clean and clear. Daily exercise combined

with water intake will not only enhance your skin, but also

increase your endurance and stamina for life's busy schedule.

Radiant skin, the natural way, involves proper nutrition and

cleansing, rest, water and exercise. Good skin equals good health

and taking the time and effort to develop a proper skin care

regiment can go a long way.

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