In order keep skin healthy and glowing, it must be nourished through healthy eating habits, care products and other easy-to-do methods that we’ll explore below. This is especially true during the summer when keeping our skin looking and feeling great can be difficult due to heat and increased sun exposure.
It’s important to know that there are several other factors that can result in your skin looking poor. Uptown Medical Wellness & Anti-Aging Center is here to help you maintain healthy skin through the following tips.
Drinking half a gallon of water a day will definitely keep your skin hydrated. It’s also the simplest and cheapest, and prevents skin from becoming overly flaky and dry. Drinking plenty of water every day can improve skin thickness and density, and can also increase blood flow throughout the body. Without a healthy amount of water, skin can appear dull, and pores and wrinkles tend to stand out more.
The body produces higher levels of cortisol, the main hormone associated with stress, when sleep is minimal. Too much cortisol can cause inflammation on the face, which can result in unhealthy and saggy skin.
Commit to getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night in order to maintain a youthful and healthy appearance. We understand that it can be difficult to get enough sleep while dealing with work and family, but it’s important to make an effort.
On that same note, if you’d like to double-up on vitamins for your skin, consider our Lifeline Skin Care products, which help in the production of elastin and collagen.
Now you know that getting enough sleep and staying hydrated are great ways to having healthy skin, but there’s another method you can try to increase your chances of looking great. Add a skin moisturizer to your everyday routine. Moisturizers are the first line of defense against premature aging. The best way to look and feel great is to properly protect skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which most moisturizers can do.
Try buying a product with an SPF level ranging between 15 and 30. During the summer, moisturize before bed and after waking up. A good rule of thumb is to apply lotion 15 minutes before heading outdoors. This will allow the lotion to dry and penetrate the skin. Just remember, UV rays and sun exposure can also cause the appearance of premature aging.
As we mentioned earlier, one of the many causes of skin inflammation is stress. Exercising is one outlet many Americans rely on to alleviate the pressures of everyday life. And you’ll be burning calories, too! Exercising, whether it’s jogging, walking, hitting the gym or yoga, can help increase blood flow, thereby nourishing skin cells and adding to their vitality. Physical activities can also increase oxygen flow to cells, filtering toxins from the environment and free radicals that harm working cells.
While many people spend their days at work, others are out and about running errands, shopping or working on-the-go. Dirt and air toxins can clog up skin pores, leading to the formation of acne, and this issue is much more common for those who spend a lot of time outdoors. Uptown offers quick and efficient Glytone® products that aim to fight premature aging, encourage the formation of collagen and promote skin elasticity and suppleness.
At Uptown Medical Wellness and Anti-Aging Center, we pride ourselves in providing customers with the latest products and technology in skin health. We make sure everyone understands that we can help by answering questions, discussing procedures and ensuring that they’re ready to get started. Whether you’re looking for ways to help your skin, treat stretch marks or are curious about Botox treatments, reach out to us in McAllen.