It's obvious that every girl wants perfect skin. But its even more important during the summer time of the year because we like to go to beach parties or out on the beach, etc. Therefore its very urgent that we have smooth, beautiful skin. Here are some easy tips on getting that clean skin.
1. Eat healthy! During summer, we tend to take advantage of the weather and eat whatever we want, thinking we'll just loose it all somehow. That may be true, but junk food is so harmful to your skin! It can make your skin look dry and dull and even wrinkled. Instead, eat a bowl of fruit on the beach or a salad instead of a burger at a party. You will notice dramatic changes very fast, and, you will feel incredible! It's so worth it! Of course, as women, we all have our times when we need to have chocolate now. Or is that just me? Well chocolate is actually good for you (escpecially dark chocolate!). It's good to get a little bit of chocolate into your diet everyday, but not too much. The anti-oxidant properties in cocoa actually could prevent free radicals from damaging the skin’s elastin, collagen and other proteins, so go to the store and feel great about buying chocolate!
2. Be gentle with your skin. Treat it lightly. God gave you your skin and expects you to take proper care of it! Don't rub so hard when exfoliating, and dab the towel on your face instead of rubbing. Limit your bath time! Steam baths have therapeutic benefits. They are good for blood circulation and can cleanse and rejuvenate the skin through heavy perspiration. They are good for easing muscle tension and promoting feelings of relaxation. But hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm water instead of hot water. Also, avoid strong soaps, because they can remove healthy oils from your skin. Use a mild soap with less sulfates instead. It's a good idea to put lotion or some kind of moisturizer on your skin after showering. BE CAREFUL when you shave. Remember how your mommy taught you years and years ago. The more careful you are, the better the shave and the less nicks there will be. Then after shaving, hop out of the shower and apply baby oil. Ahh, so amazing :)
3. Manage your stress level. It's been proved that the more stressed out you are, the more pimples and rashes, etc, you end up with. Spend some time doing yoga or just taking a small break from life and walking or exercising. Or even talk to somebody about your problems. It will benefit your outside body and also your heart.
4. CHUG DOWN that water! I still drink eight to ten glasses a day! It will improve your skin dramatically, and not to mention make you feel amazing!
Skin is intricately tied to the overall health of your body. When your body is properly hydrated, you'll look better and feel better. You'll also have plenty of energy and bright, pretty eyes.
5. Protect your skin from the sun. Obviously, it's probably pretty important to you to get a nice natural tan, but don't overly expose your self. Too much tanning won't end well. Your skin might look dry and rugged after a little while. Keep your skin natural and beautiful by protecting it with sunscreen or a towel.
I hope you all enjoyed reading this! Put all of these tips together and you'll have beautiful skin this year that your friends will comment on. If you have any questions tweet me (purenrgprincess) or email me (buishannah@yahoo.com) Love you all!
Hannah