Healthy skin is an important factor in the ideal of beauty. More and more care products are coming onto the market that promises firm and young-looking skin. The complexion also says a lot about the condition of the body, for example, whether it is lacking in vitamins. Below are 10 tips for beautiful skin.
Tip 1: The right cleaning
The be-all and end-all of beautiful and healthy skin is proper cleansing and care. Make-up, sweat, and skin oils must be removed daily so that the pores do not become clogged and bacteria do not have a chance to multiply.
A “cat wash” with water is not enough for this, a gentle cleansing milk should also be used, as this contains fat-dissolving substances. The cleansing milk must then be rinsed off with clear water. After cleaning, it is advisable to use the facial toner, as this supports the restoration of the protective acid mantle and removes the last residues.
Tip 2: Healthy nutrition for healthy skin
To do something good for your skin, you should eat lots of fruits and vegetables, as they provide the body with many trace minerals, important vitamins, and antioxidants. These substances ensure healthy and beautiful skin and prevent the formation of wrinkles. Vitamin C is of great importance because it tightens the connective tissue. Citrus fruits and rose hips, among others, contain a lot of this vitamin. Vitamin E is responsible for delaying skin aging and can be found in nuts, for example. Vitamin A prevents dry and scaly skin. Get comprehensive advice on nutritional therapy.
Tip 3: Water as a miracle cure
If you want to do something good for your skin, you should drink plenty of water, 1.5-2 liters a day is ideal. The skin itself consists of 80% water, which is important for blood circulation and boosts metabolism so that the skin looks fresh and healthy. High water absorption ensures that the skin is not dry and cracked, but is resilient and supports the elimination of harmful substances.
Tip 4: Beauty sleep
It is often thought that the term “beauty sleep” has nothing to do with it, but everyone knows it: one night with little sleep and your skin looks pale and lifeless. This is because a lot of growth hormones are released, especially in the deep sleep phase, which causes the regeneration of the skin cells. On average, 7 to 8 hours is the optimal length of sleep, so that the skin can optimally recover.
Tip 5: Face massage
Even the ancient Egyptians swore by this simple but effective means of beauty: massage. On the one hand, a massage calms and counteracts stress, on the other hand, the skin is well-supplied with blood and looks healthy and plump. Such a facial massage can be performed in various ways, for example by stroking the skin with your fingertips. Tapping on different parts of the face with your fingers helps against tiredness.
Tip 6: Exfoliate
A peeling ensures that dandruff and sebum deposits are removed and the skin is well supplied with blood again. It ensures a rosy, healthy complexion. A fruit acid peeling at the MVZ Dermatologisches Zentrum Bonn can lead to a smoother and more even complexion, as dead and horny skin cells are gently removed. The skin looks fresher and healthier after the fruit acid peeling.
Tip 7: Avoid alcohol and nicotine
The consumption of alcohol leads to the body and thus also the skin is deprived of water and cells responsible for detoxification being destroyed. The result is pale, unhealthy-looking skin. Alcoholic drinks with a high sugar content, such as cocktails, are particularly harmful.
Nicotine leads to vasoconstriction and thus not only puts a strain on the heart and circulatory system but also prevents adequate blood circulation in the skin.
Tip 8: Use sun protection
It is well known that the sun’s rays damage the skin, leading to rapid skin aging, pigment spots, and, in the worst case, skin cancer. It is therefore more than sensible to use make-up and creams with a high level of UV protection, especially if you are going to be directly exposed to the sun. Long and intensive sunbathing and visits to the solarium should be avoided in order not to damage the skin. Also make sure you have regular skin cancer screening to detect skin cancer at an early stage. As part of a skin cancer screening in our dermatology practice in Bonn, you will be extensively examined from head to toe.
Tip 9: Avoid “overfeeding”.
When it comes to healthy skin, there is some truth to the saying “less is more”. Too many substances can cause the skin to become irritated. It can also happen that different ingredients are not coordinated with each other and thus lose their effectiveness or skin irritation occurs. If you apply too many creams and the like, it could also lead to clogging of the pores.
Tip 10: Oxygen invigorates the complexion
Fresh air is not only good for the mind but also for beautiful and healthy skin. In addition to the lungs, oxygen is also absorbed by the skin, the cells can renew themselves and you get a fresh complexion.