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5 ways to keep your skin healthy.

The sad truth about skin is that many people seldom take care of theirs. Have you ever noticed that your skin looks aged or feels dry and rough? If so, you might have put it down to a side effect of getting exposed to the cold weather.

However, there are other reasons why your skin might not look and feel as youthful as it should. The following primer will give you some excellent tips on how to keep your skin healthy, regardless of your age or how often you expose it to the elements:

1. Drink Plenty of Water

The first thing you should always do is drink plenty of water every day. Water is essential for keeping your skin (and your body) hydrated. If you don’t drink enough water, you’ll obviously feel thirsty, but your skin will also not be at its best.

Water helps your skin retain moisture and significantly reduces the likelihood of wrinkles and fine lines appearing on your face. Your skin will also preserve its elasticity, and another benefit of drinking plenty of water is you’re less likely to develop acne.

2. Use Hydrating Cream on Your Skin

Sometimes you need to give your skin a helping hand, even if you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day. One way to achieve that goal is by using hydrating cream on your skin.

For instance, a product like Hydrating Crème from Zo Skin Health Solutions can help temporarily treat the effects of severely dry skin and provide a protective barrier during the healing process.

3. Give Up Smoking

Let’s state one fact about smoking: there’s absolutely nothing good about it. You may already know that it causes numerous health problems, and excessive smoking could even lead to an early demise.

For the purposes of this blog post, smoking is bad for you because it can make you look older than your age. That’s because it can contribute to wrinkles, fine lines, and “crow’s feet” around your eyes.

Smoking can also damage your body’s collagen and elastin – the building blocks of your skin. Check out these tips from the NHS on how you can give up smoking.

4. Eat a Balanced Diet

One fact that you may not be aware of is that the food you eat can directly impact the condition of your skin. A diet rich in healthy foods that contain a lot of vitamins, nutrients and minerals will promote youthful-looking skin.

If your diet mainly consists of fast food (i.e., takeaways) and processed foods, it’s time to rethink your dietary intake and improve what you eat. Aside from the benefits to your skin, eating a balanced diet will also boost your overall health.

5. Keep Your Stress Under Control

One final action you can take is to keep your stress levels under control. Did you know that stress can make your skin more sensitive and increase the likelihood of more intense acne breakouts if you already experience acne?

If your life is particularly stressful, find ways to alleviate that stress. For example, consider working in a less stressful environment, change your daily routines to avoid running late for appointments, and practice meditation or yoga.

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