Your skin is the foundation of your face and body. It is a canvas on which makeup is applied to enhance your look. Great skin is a confidence booster and also a general reflection of good health. Luckily there are some easy steps that anyone can take to achieve the goal of a flawless complexion.
PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN
Too much unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause not only skin damage resulting in older looking, rough skin but also immune system suppression, eye damage and skin cancer. Always cover up, wear a hat and avoid the hot midday sun. Your skin will thank you for it and you will be less prone to developing brown flecks on your skin as you age which come from too much sun baking.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
Studies have shown that drinking just two cups of water a day can increase blood flow to the skin giving it an evener tone. Your skin is an organ. The more hydrated you stay the fewer wrinkles and fine lines you will see. Water helps to maintain moisture in your skin which increases your skin’s elasticity. The more elastic your skin stays, the less likely wrinkles and imperfections are to develop. So fill up on water whenever possible for a glowing complexion.
USE A GOOD QUALITY MAKEUP FOUNDATION
When choosing a foundation for your skin pick one that not only enhances the way you look but one that also nurtures it. GoBlondies Bouncy Foundation does not clog your skin up when applied as only a small amount of product is needed to achieve full coverage, this allows your skin to breathe. It also contains generous amounts of Hyaluronic Acid which works in the same way as water by helping to maintain moisture in the skin which helps to plump out imperfections and attain a healthy glow.
ALWAYS REMOVE HARSH MAKEUP OF AT NIGHT
GoBlondies Bouncy Foundation is literally good enough to sleep in. If you do forget to remove your foundation the High Intensity Hyaluronic Acid in the formula will actually benefit your skin and because it also contains minerals that help to control hormones you won’t wake up with a nasty pimple to ruin your day. GoBlondies Bouncy Foundation was originally developed for women whose skins do break out and tend to break out more when they use foundation. The unique formula helps to solve this issue and acts not just as a makeup but also as a treatment for the skin.
STAY POSITIVE AND ADAPT STRATEGIES TO CONTROL STRESS
When we react to situations in a negative manner the increased spike in cortisol can cause our nerves to go into overdrive causing anything from an outbreak of hives to fine lines. Practice long term, regular stress reduction therapies to control stress in your life such as yoga, tai chi and meditation which can teach us to view problems in our life as mere situations that are only temporary and show us a different way to view them instead of unleashing a host of negative effects on our body including unhealthy looking skin.
ADAPT A HEALTHY DIET
This is vital not only for a beautiful complexion but also for a healthy mind and body. Our cells are made up of what we eat so it is important we feed ourselves the best building blocks possible. Eat a minimum of five portions of fruit and vegetables every day and cut out or cut down on red meat replacing it with plant based protein or fish. Cut down on junk food as well as foods high in sugar. These are useless calories which can not only affect long term health but are damaging to your skin and feed such skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. Keeping your diet as healthy and natural as possible will help to reward you with a glowing complexion.
DON’T SMOKE
Smoking deprives the skin of oxygen and nutrients. There are more than 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke and many of them trigger the destruction of collagen and elastin The consequences of this for the skin include sagging and deeper wrinkles. Smoking generally accelerates the normal aging process of the skin. Aside from age, smoking is the strongest predictor of facial wrinkling. This of course is only what smoking does to your skin, not taking into account all the deadly diseases it contributes to. Do your skin a favour and if you smoke make the wise decision to stop today to keep your skin looking the best it can for as long as possible.
CUT DOWN ON ALCOHOL
Alcohol dilates the pores of the skin, leading to black and whiteheads and this can lead to cystic acne. In the long term this ages the skin and can cause permanent scarring. Alcohol severely dehydrates the skin so you can lose a huge amount of skin cell loving water from the body quite rapidly. Alcohol is a toxin with little nutrient value and can contribute to poorer liver function, reduced immunity, hormone disruption, cell damage and a host of other negative effects which all have an impacting effect on the quality, appearance and aging of your skin. If you must drink keep it to a minimum and subsidize with water as much as possible to reduce harming your skin.
REDUCE YOUR CAFFEINE CONSUMPTION
It is best to drink no more than two cups of coffee per day. Caffeine has been associated with stress which can aggravate skin conditions such as acne so drinking in moderation is to be advised. Coffee can also contribute to breakouts when it is accompanied by sweetened condiments such as cream and sugar. If possible drink your coffee black. If you are not used to this it might take a couple of weeks to adjust but the benefits for your skin will be worth it.
Beautiful skin goes hand in hand with being healthy. Incorporate these simple steps into your life to achieve a glowing complexion. Use only good quality products on your skin such as GoBlondie Cosmetics Bouncy Foundation to nurture and enhance your skin as what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it.
