How to Have Healthy Skin

Healthy skin relies on nutrition, protection from harmful rays and an appropriate cleansing regimen. Good skin care slows down the aging process and helps avoid unnecessary skin problems. In addition to its cosmetic value, your skin protects and conceals your musculoskeletal system, organs, keep you warm and provides nourishment. It is your body's largest organ and deserves special care. Keep your skin healthy with these tips.

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Instructions

Protection and Care

1. Protect your skin from the sun. Wear sunscreen and avoid exposure during its most intense hours.

2. Be gentle when you wash your face. Exfoliate regularly and use a moisturizer.

3. Shave carefully. Prep the skin, use a sharp razor and shave in the direction of the hair growth, not against it.

4. Relax in the sauna or steam bath to eliminate toxins. Saunas and steam baths encourage cell renewal.

Nutrition

5. Drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of pure water each day. Water hydrates, flushes toxins, relieves puffiness and increases radiance.

6. Eat sufficient protein so that the skin can repair itself. Protein deficiency brings on sagging and premature aging.

7. Include fish in your diet. Essential fatty acids keep skin soft and supple.

8. Limit simple carbohydrates. Refined sugar and flour cause premature aging.

9. Load up on brightly colored vegetables. Vitamins A and C enhance skin strength and metabolism, reduce inflammation and protect DNA.

Tips & Warnings

• Smoking ages skin by decreasing blood flow and depleting important nutrients.
• Coffee, tea and soda do not count as part of the recommended water intake. Pure water is more effective in flushing toxins from the body.

Resources

• Resource for Healthy Skin

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[nancyw999]

on 9/25/2008 I would also recommend avoiding ALL skincare with harmful chemicals. I would recommend not using skincare that you can buy from a drug stor because the preservatives they put in there are really harmful to your skin.

I would look for products that have high concentrations of organic ingredients. . .like aloe vera, which is natural to aid you skin. I have found a good aloe vera cream...its called the "Aloe and Jojoba Cream Therapy". . .you can find it at madefromearth.com. . ..all their stuff is chemical free. . .and if you buy online, its cheaper than buying it at Bloomingdales