Have a Healthy Looking Glow

Have you ever seen someone who has a radiant and healthy glow to them? Maybe they lit up a room and commanded attention just with their presence. Many people want to achieve that healthy glow, but don’t know where to begin. In fact this can be a relatively simple task. The best way to gain a healthy glow is to keep your skin healthy, and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. By paying a little extra attention to you skin care routine, you too can light up a room with a natural and healthy glow!

Steps

Keeping Your Skin Healthy

1. Wash your face twice daily. Wash your face when you wake up and again before you go to bed. Do not wash your face more than twice a day because this can actually cause dryness. The natural oils produced by your skin are healthy and help to create a natural glow. Use a light face soap and water to ensure that you remove all the dirt and grime from your face. Spend time testing out different cleansing products until you find one that works well for your skin.
   • When washing your face, rinse your skin off with cold water. This should be done in order to close your pores and block unwanted dirt from entering your skin and causing acne.
2. Find a moisturizer that works for you. In order to find a moisturizer that works well for you, you need to understand your skin type. Typically there are three types of skin: dry, oily, and normal/combination. Moisturizers are very important for keeping your skin balanced. If your skin is too dry it can result in the overproduction of sebum, which is produced to prevent your skin and hair from drying out. Overly dry skin, just like oily skin, can result in the development of acne. Normal/combination skin is typically characterized by an oily t-zone (the area around your forehead, nose, and chin) and drier cheeks. This requires a light moisturizer applied to specific areas.
   • Try a little moisturizer on tougher skin, such as around the elbow area, before using it everywhere. If you have a reaction to the moisturizer it will be confined to that small portion of skin and you can look for a more sensitive moisturizer.
3. Clean off any makeup before bed. If you use makeup, always remove the makeup before going to sleep each night. Makeup can contain harsh chemicals that will damage your skin. It can also attract dirt and clog your pores, resulting in the development of acne and pimples. As a result it is important that you remove makeup from your skin, eyes, and lips using a mild soap and water solution. This will help keep your skin fresh and blemish free, resulting in a healthier glow. Test out these natural solutions for removing makeup:
   • Honey and baking soda: put a drop of honey on a washcloth and sprinkle with a little baking soda in order to create a natural makeup remover.
   • Olive Oil: can be used as a makeup remover and is highly recommended for people with dry skin because it will also help to moisturize your skin.
   • Baby wipes: are very sensitive on the skin and do not contain as many chemicals as most commercial makeup removers. This is a simple and easy way to remove makeup.
4. Exfoliate your skin. It is important that you periodically exfoliate in order to remove dead skin cells and keep your skin smooth, fresh, and glowing. Try using a natural exfoliant, such as oats, orange peels, or lentil powder to remove dead skin, dust, dirt, and blackheads from your face. You should begin by exfoliating your skin once or twice a week. Then watch to see how your skin reacts. If you skin becomes red and tender you should exfoliate less and if your skin looks rough and dull you can increase your frequency of exfoliating.
   • You should exfoliate your entire body, not just your face. This can be done in the shower using a loofah.
   • Tougher areas such as heels can be rubbed more vigorously using a pumice stone. This will remove dead skin and buff up the new skin, giving you a healthy glow.

Gaining a Healthy Glow Through Your Diet

1. Drink lots of water. Water helps to cleanse the body and eliminate toxins. It also helps to hydrate your skin and remove excess oils and dirt. By staying hydrated you can actually combat the development of wrinkles and dry skin. If you want to achieve a healthy glow make sure that you always have a glass of water at your side.
   • Drink two litres (8 cups) of water each day.
2. Eat nutritiously. Digestive problems may result in skin impurities, so in order to develop a healthy glow it is important that you maintain a healthy diet. For example, vitamin A reduces sebum and allows skin cells to regenerate. Spinach, carrots, kale, papaya, and sweet potato are all excellent sources of vitamin A and should be part of your regular diet. Similarly, unsaturated fatty acids and omega 3 help to keep your skin supple and healthy. Make sure that you ingest enough unsaturated fatty acid and omega 3 by eating salmon, avocado, nuts, and olive oil.
   • Although there is no scientific evidence to prove that junk foods causes acne, many people provide personal anecdotes that connect junk foods to facial blemishes. Try to avoid eating empty calories found in pastries, fast food, and candy. These do not add anything useful to your diet and can damage your skin health, as well as your general health.
3. Get your daily dose of vitamin C. Vitamin V helps to improve the production of collagen, combats the development of age spots, and enhances the brightness of your skin. Add these foods that are rich in vitamin C to your diet:
   • Broccoli
   • Blackcurrants
   • Grapes
   • Kiwi
   • Guava
   • Sweet potato
   • Vitamin C can also be taken through supplements and capsules.

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

1. Exercise regularly. Regular exercise is extremely important to help you stay fit and healthy, which will impact your overall mood. For example, a workout at the gym or even a 30 minute walk can make you feel happier and more relaxed. People who exercise regularly often have a higher self-esteem. They feel better about their appearance, which can boost their confidence and lead to a healthy glow.
   • Exercise will also stimulate your cardiovascular system, improving your endurance and giving you more energy to go about your daily chores. With more energy and new a found confidence you are sure to develop a healthy looking glow.
2. Stay out of the sun when UV rays are high. The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D and can be good for your skin. However, too much sun exposure can dry out, burn, and damage your skin. You should avoid spending too much time in direct sunlight during the heat of the day, when UV rays are the highest. Sun burns, caused by overexposure to the sun, can even cause skin cancer in some people.
   • If you have to be out in the sun you should always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 45 or higher and cover your skin by wearing clothes or carrying an umbrella.
3. Manage stress and anxiety levels. Stress hormones can lead to the development of excess oil, leaving your skin unhealthy. It can also cause anxiety, which could impact your overall well being. Manage your stress by taking part in relaxing activities such as yoga, reading, meditation, and visiting the spa. If you can successfully manage your stress levels, you can help to achieve a healthy looking glow.
4. Avoid smoking. Smoking cigarettes is bad for your skin and causes premature aging and wrinkles, particularly around the mouth. The act of smoking reduces blood circulation and decreases oxygen levels in your blood, which results in the development of wrinkles. Smoking also directly impacts the colour and texture of you skin, by decreasing the production of red blood cells. A lack of red blood cells can cause you to look paler and less vibrant. In order to achieve or maintain a healthy glow, do not smoke cigarettes.
5. Get lots of rest. Have you ever been told to get your beauty rest? Well, it turns out that a lack of sleep can actually impact your overall appearance. In order to avoid these negative outcomes, adults should get a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Sleep deprivation can have the following impact on your appearance:
   • Accelerated aging: a lack of sleep causes reduced elasticity of the skin and the development of fine lines.
   • Hair loss: chronic sleep deprivation can result in increased cortisol levels and reduced collagen production, which can manifest as hair loss.
   • Acne: a lack of sleep can cause stress levels to rise, which may result in the development of acne.
   • Bags under the eyes: one of the worst culprits for the development of bags under the eyes is a lack of sleep.

Creating a Healthy Glow Through Home Remedies

1. Try turmeric to fight aging and acne. The spice turmeric, commonly found in Indian cuisine, can also be used as part of your skin care routine. According to some dermatologists, turmeric is an anti-oxidant and also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. As a result, turmeric can be used as an anti-oxidant to fight the impact of sun damage on the skin, and the formation of wrinkles and dark spots.
   • Turmeric can be ingested as a tea, by boiling the root.
   • You can also sprinkle turmeric spices onto rice dishes, eggs, and vegetables.
2. Apply honey to dry skin. Some people believe that honey can give your skin a soft and glowing appearance. Massage one teaspoon of honey onto your face daily. Leave it on your face for 10 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. This will help moisturize your skin and give it a soft and smooth texture.
3. Use almond oil and almond paste to give your skin a youthful texture. Almond oil and almond paste are both an excellent source of Vitamin E, which can provide nourishment for your skin. Simply massage dehydrated or dry skin with one teaspoon of almond oil. Then make a paste, by crushing ten almonds and mixing with a bit of milk. Scrub the paste onto your face then wash it off using a bit of milk followed by water. Although it has not been proven scientifically, some people believe that this home remedy will give your skin a youthful texture.

Tips

• Keep your hair out of your face and don't touch your face too much. This can transmit oils and dirt to your face which can lead to the development of acne.
• Don't get upset if your face doesn't glow in a week. Be patient as it will take time. After about a week or 2 of changing your skincare and lifestyle you should begin to see and feel results.
• If you have an acne problem, see a dermatologist - your face will thank you!

Warnings

• Only pop pimples if they are the type that will heal quickly. If you must pop them, make sure your hands are clean. Apply some rubbing alcohol on the pimple first, pop it, and then clean it up with some more alcohol.

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