BEAUTY-Skin care
Being aware with what affects your skin will assist you in protecting your face and body.
Some people think that exfoliating and cleansing your face/body for long periods of time in fact leaves your face squeaky-clean, but in reality, it can cause damage and can strip your skin of its natural oils, compromising its barrier. This can cause dehydration and irritation of the skin. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid cleansers that contain hard surfactants.
Another common question that is always asked in the skincare sector is whether or not junk food affects breakouts. SO far, no studies have shown a direct correlation between junk foods and breakouts/acne. However, it is said that high-glycemic foods cause acne and breakouts. Inflammation is known to aggravate acne and high-glycemic foods such as rice, sweets and sugary drinks, can raise insulin levels really quickly, increasing inflammation. Therefore the key to healthier skin is to limit these types of triggers and balance them out with foods that contain anti-inflammatory benefits such as green tea, lemons, olive oil, salmon, nuts and foods high in omega 3.
Face masks/packs are good for your skin as well. Instead of doing it everyday, 3-4 times a week can really help to keep your skin nice and moisturised. Depending on what face mask you use, you can receive many benefits. Green tea and aloe face masks help to reduce inflammation on your skin and can also calm acne, brighten up your skin and reduce the visibility of acne scars and spots. Honey and lemon face masks can help to keep your skin moisturised, preventing wrinkles from forming. These can be beneficial for your skin. Many body products are also made to maximise the state of your skin.
Exfoliating too often can be too harsh on the skin and therefore cause dehydration, so it should be limited to 1-2 times a week. Applying body lotion that contain cocoa butter can assist in keeping your body nice and moisturised, especially during Winter. Not only does it moisturise your skin, but it can help reduce stretch marks or spots around your body.
Some people think that exfoliating and cleansing your face/body for long periods of time in fact leaves your face squeaky-clean, but in reality, it can cause damage and can strip your skin of its natural oils, compromising its barrier. This can cause dehydration and irritation of the skin. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid cleansers that contain hard surfactants.
Another common question that is always asked in the skincare sector is whether or not junk food affects breakouts. SO far, no studies have shown a direct correlation between junk foods and breakouts/acne. However, it is said that high-glycemic foods cause acne and breakouts. Inflammation is known to aggravate acne and high-glycemic foods such as rice, sweets and sugary drinks, can raise insulin levels really quickly, increasing inflammation. Therefore the key to healthier skin is to limit these types of triggers and balance them out with foods that contain anti-inflammatory benefits such as green tea, lemons, olive oil, salmon, nuts and foods high in omega 3.
Face masks/packs are good for your skin as well. Instead of doing it everyday, 3-4 times a week can really help to keep your skin nice and moisturised. Depending on what face mask you use, you can receive many benefits. Green tea and aloe face masks help to reduce inflammation on your skin and can also calm acne, brighten up your skin and reduce the visibility of acne scars and spots. Honey and lemon face masks can help to keep your skin moisturised, preventing wrinkles from forming. These can be beneficial for your skin. Many body products are also made to maximise the state of your skin.
Exfoliating too often can be too harsh on the skin and therefore cause dehydration, so it should be limited to 1-2 times a week. Applying body lotion that contain cocoa butter can assist in keeping your body nice and moisturised, especially during Winter. Not only does it moisturise your skin, but it can help reduce stretch marks or spots around your body.
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