How to maintain that healthy skin glow

Keeping your skin healthy and glowing is not always easy, especially when you start to get older. Of course, there are some things you can do to keep your skin healthy and glowing just a little longer. If you are curious on how to get your skin glowing, be sure to check out the useful guide below.

Sun Protection Keeps Visible Signs Of Ageing At Bay For Longer

While it may be tempting to get that perfect sun tan, many people do not know that prolonged exposure to sunlight could cause your skin to look less good. In fact, it could cause premature signs of ageing; this is why it is important to protect yourself against harmful sunrays at all times, even during the winter.

To ensure good protection against sunrays, a sun lotion of SPF 30 or higher is certainly recommended. It is also a good idea to avoid sunlight at peak times; this includes between 10 am and 4 pm. Of course, this may not always be possible due to work commitments. If this is the case, try to seek some shade as much as you can.

Smoking Destroys Your Healthy Skin Glow

It is a widely known fact that smoking has a negative influence on the entire body. It increases your chance of developing cancer and other harmful conditions. On top of that, it also wreaks havoc on the skin.

Much like prolonged exposure to the sun, smoking can cause premature signs of ageing. It is also the cause of typical smoker’s lines, which can be detected above the lip of smokers. 

The problem with smoking is that it has an instant influence on your skin too, so even a single cigarette can make your skin look awful. When you smoke, the inhaled smoke will narrow down the blood vessels in the outer layer of our skin. As a result, blood flow is decreased, causing our skin to become paler. Smoking also reduces vital components within the blood; this ranges from oxygen to vitamins and minerals. Evidently, this reflects badly on your natural skin glow.

As if the previous harmful effects were not enough, studies have also shown that smoking directly attacks compounds such as elastin and collagen; these are compounds that keep our skin strong, smooth and wrinkle-free. So, throwing out those cigarettes is certainly a big step towards a healthier and glowing skin.

Don’t Treat Your Skin Too Rough

While it is tempting to constantly cleanse and clean our skin, using too many products too often can influence your skin in a bad way too. 

Having long hot showers is a perfect example of how your skin can be affected. When the skin encounters hot water for a longer period of time, the natural oils on our skin are destroyed. So, when you have a long shower, you may notice that your skin has dried out considerably.

To take good care of your skin, it is best to step away from those aggressive soaps and shower gels. While they may smell amazing, they can also remove those natural skin oils that keep your skin moisturised and glowing. 

When you do eventually have a shower, do not be too rough with that towel. Rubbing the towel over your skin too roughly damages the skin but could also reduce some of the moisture that is retained. So, to keep that moisture inside your skin, always pat dry with a decent quality towel.

Find The Perfect Moisturiser

Everyone knows that moisturising is vital for a healthy, glowing skin. Of course, not all moisturisers are made equal. In fact, some are made less effective by the presence of added fragrances.

Natural moisturisers tend to work best for your skin. If possible, you should also look for a moisturiser that includes some added sun protection, just in case you forgot to lotion up in the morning.

Diet Is Key

“You are what you eat” does not just refer to your BMI, because a healthy diet can also influence your skin. If you do not eat enough fruit, vegetables, and lean proteins, your skin will lose that healthy glow very easily. Therefore, make sure you do not only take care of your skin on the outside. Make sure you take care of it on the inside too.

Treat Serious Signs Of Ageing With The Right Cosmetic Treatment

There are some cosmetic treatments that can treat some of the more serious signs of ageing that cannot be tackled by diet and a good skincare routine alone. Treatments available at the well-known Dr Lanzer Clinic can reduce visible signs of ageing; this goes from non-surgical options such as laser resurfacing to surgical options such as the facelift. Of course, even if you obtain these treatments, it is still essential to maintain a good skincare routine and healthy lifestyle post-treatment.

Dr Lanzer warns that all surgery has risks and to seek a second opinion before undergoing surgery.