You may have heard of not smoking, getting enough sleep, staying out of the sun, and exercising often. You hear them EVERY TIME. But did you know there are other ways to achieve that young and beautiful skin?
Skin flaws contribute a lot to making the skin look a lot older than it really is – for instance, pigmentation. Good thing you can still get rid of this stubborn blemish. Here’s more explanation about pigmentation and how to get rid of them effectively.
Besides asking for help from professionals, there are things you can do on your own to achieve young, beautiful skin.
1. Know Your Skin
We all have distinct skin types. Some may have oily skin, dry skin, or even both. You can distinguish this by checking the size of your pore. Larger pores mean that you have oily skin. This is the most common skin type, especially for teens. It happens due to hormone changes that cause the enlargement of pores. To balance oil production, dermatologists recommend using astringents and retinoid creams. These products help to reduce the oil and eliminate the shine in your skin.
2. Stay Hydrated
Drinking water does a lot for us. It cleanses our bodies and flushes out toxins. Staying hydrated keeps you healthy. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day can help your skin glow from the inside, out. You can also drink herbal tea to add some nutrients to your body. Some herbal teas have components that are good for certain parts of your body, especially your skin.
Try to avoid drinking sugary drinks like soft drinks, juices, and alcoholic beverages. Try to make it a habit always to carry a bottle of water whenever you go out. Start drinking enough water daily, and you will see its positive effects on our health and skin.
3. Eat healthily
For all we know, nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables will keep us healthy and energetic. But it won’t just do that as eating healthy can have a substantial impact on our appearance. Food that contains vitamin C can help heal pimples faster. Don’t forget about Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish and walnuts as they are highly beneficial to your skin.
4. Cleanse and Exfoliate your skin
Cleanse your face in the morning and at night before going to bed. By doing so, you are clearing your face from dirt and bacteria that can get in your pores. Use an effective face cleanser that has organic or natural components that can help rejuvenate your skin. Avoid using facial cleansing products that have alcohol contents or strong ingredients as it may irritate your face and make it dry.
Gently wash and rub the cleansing product on your face and rinse it off with cold water. Next is to exfoliate your skin to get rid of the dead skin particles that can clog your pores. For people with sensitive skin, there is no need to exfoliate every day as it can irritate your skin.
5. Applying Topical Retinoid Creams
Retinoid is a type of ingredient that triggers cells to absorb moisture and decrease the appearance of pigmentation and brown spots. This substance increases the cellular turnover so newer cells can replace the older skin cells. Retinoid creams have a rich texture and contain various vitamin components that also helps restore your skin’s natural oils and reduce skin stress.
