Take good care of your skin. You need healthy skin for
your body to function fully. You also may find that you age more slowly if you
look and feel younger. I think it’s true that beauty is more than skin deep
But. I also think that your attitude about your self (and looks contribute to
this), can effect the rate at which you age. You may find that you age slower
if you look and feel younger. What could contribute more to looking and feeling
younger than skin that is healthy, radiant, and wrinkle-free?
Your skin
is one of the largest organs in—or, in this case on—your body. Yes, your
skin is actually an organ, just like the heart or lungs or spleen or brain. In
terms of surface area, the average adult human in the US has about 3,000 square
inches of skin Your skin is responsible for many functions, including
protecting you from bacterial infection, maintaining your body temperature,
receiving stimuli from the environment, producing vitamin D, and excreting or
retaining water and salts. Your skin regenerates itself daily, constantly
sloughing off old skin cells and growing new ones. Follow these suggestions to
give your skin its best chance of remaining healthy.
Be kind to your skin by protecting it from exposure
to sun, wind, and other elements. Wear protective clothing when
you’re going to be in weather that will be hard on your skin. Wind, cold and/or
dry air, salty or chlorinated water, and blowing dust are just a few of the
environmental conditions that can adversely affect the skin. Some work
environments, such as a dusty shop, or a job that requires you to be exposed to
paint fumes, harsh cleansers, or oils, can also be hard on the skin; wear
protective gear, and drink plenty of water.
Grow healthy skin from the inside out. To do this, eat
lots of foods that themselves contain water, such as fruits and vegetables.
Take your vitamins every day, so your body has plenty of the building blocks it
needs to replace cells as needed. Include healthy oils, such as fish and
flax-seed oils, in your diet. And drink plenty of water.
One of the quickest ways to age your skin is to smoke
tobacco. Don’t do it. Make sure you get enough rest, again so your body has the
energy it needs to replace dead cells with new ones. Stress affects every organ
in the body, including your skin. If your stress level is high, read the
section on de-stressing, and drink plenty of water.
Always wash
your skin in pure water, and make it warm, not hot. Buy the best-quality
skin-care products you can afford. Use soaps that are kind to your skin. Choose
a natural product if possible, one with no harsh chemicals, dyes, or artificial
fragrances. First clean your skin. Next tone; to balance your skins PH, and
moisturize; to add moisture and lock out pollutants. Do all three at least
twice a day. Guys, you can do this too—a skin-care routine is good for
everyone, and plenty of products on the market are designed especially for men.
Never sleep in makeup, cosmetics, or dirty skin. And drink plenty of water.
Acne usually starts at puberty, triggered by the
body’s increased production of hormones. If acne is prolonged or acute, it
means your body chemistry is in a state of imbalance. You probably need to
clean up your diet, balance your hormones, and detoxify your internal organs as
well as your skin. Because of side effects and drug-resistant bacteria,
antibiotics are not the answer. However, homeopathy might be (see the section
on Homeopathy). An herbalist can also be of assistance to someone who suffers
from acne.
Many skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis, can
indicate an underlying toxicity in the body, as well as nutritional imbalances.
A qualified homeopath or herbalist can be of assistance with these types of
concerns also.
If it’s true that self-image, self-esteem, and
attitudes affect aging, then taking good care of the skin is not just an issue
of looks, it’s a step toward slowing the aging process.
Further
Reading:
The
Perricone Prescription, by Nicholas Perricone, M.D.
Beauty and Grooming, by Reinhold Benz
Age Erasing
Secrets, by Kevin Ireland
Natural
Facelift, by Juliette Kando
Ageless
Body, Timeless Mind, by Deepak Chopra
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