When you look into the mirror, are you happy with the way the skin on your face looks, or do you find yourself wishing your skin appeared healthier and more vibrant?
If you answered the latter, here is some good news: there are a number of easy tips and tricks you can try, starting today, that will help to brighten up your skin and make it glow.
For example, check out the following suggestions:
Add Vitamin C to Your Diet
When it comes to choosing a proverbial best friend for your skin, you can’t go wrong with vitamin C. In addition to boosting the immune system, this water-soluble vitamin has also been shown to help make the skin brighter while combating the visible signs of aging.
As for how to get more vitamin C into your system, you can start with easy additions to your daily diet like enjoying orange juice with breakfast and adding slices of lemon to your iced tea. Non-citrus rich sources of vitamin C that you can enjoy at mealtime include broccoli, strawberries, kiwi, and brussels sprouts.
Try Vitamin C-based Skincare Products
Applying masks rich in vitamin C, choosing a vitamin C serum, and more are also great ways to get more of this important nutrient into your skin. For a homemade mask, mix a spoonful of lemon juice with some egg white and grape juice extract and then apply it to your skin.
The natural acids found in lemon juice can gently exfoliate dead skin cells, resulting in healthier-looking skin.
Interestingly, orange peels contain more vitamin C than the fruit itself. You can zest an orange and then mix one tablespoon of the zest with two tablespoons of yogurt for a healthy face mask that can help you get brighter and clearer skin.
When it comes to skincare creams and serums, look for products that have vitamin C as a key ingredient. Vitamin C serums tend to be an especially great way to get more of the nutrient into your skin since these products tend to be more concentrated and therefore can absorb into your skin really well.
Don’t Forget About Sunscreen
Wearing sunscreen is also a vital part of having skin that glows. Many people focus on the skin cancer-preventing part of sunscreen, which is definitely accurate and a compelling reason to use it.
But in addition, sunscreen can help your skin to maintain its youthful appearance. Exposure to ultraviolet light is the main cause of premature aging of the skin on your face.
By wearing sunscreen every single day—even when it’s cloudy outside—you are slowing down the wrinkling process. As a bonus, sunscreen can also help to prevent brown spots and other facial discolorations all while keeping your skin tone nice and even.
Healthy Skin is Definitely Achievable
It is reassuring to know that you don’t have to spend big bucks on a time-consuming skin care regimen to get skin that glows. Simple steps, like consuming more foods with vitamin C and making homemade cleansing masks, are a great way to start.
Add in a vitamin C serum that you use regularly and make it a point to apply sunscreen every day before leaving the house, and your skin will reward your diligence by looking younger, softer, and healthier.
