We often neglect our skin. We forget about it. But it's so important! It's the largest organ we have. Luckily it's not hard to have pretty skin. While many of us don't have that perfect complexion, We can work on it!
Drink Water
Yeah, @woundedknee Drink water!
Water helps with everything! It can help rinse your bodies of toxins that can cause acne and other skin issues! The water you consume in watermelon and other fruits and veggies also helps! So if you hate drinking the plainest drink in the world, Up your fruit intake!
Cold water in the shower can also prevent damage; We often shower in really hot water. Which is damaging to our skin!
Protect Yourself From The Sun!
We don't need THAT much Sun to get our Vitamin D each day!
So wear that protective clothing, And lots of sunblock! There are so many varieties if you don't like the lotion there is even aerosol can! Don't leave the house without it! Besides, You don't need a tan! Pale looks great!
Eat Lots of Nuts
Nuts are high in fiber, And other vitamins that can help our skin. Vitamin E Anyone? They can also prevent the swelling and inflammation which prevents acne! Because all nuts are different, Change it up and eat a variety! It will give you a variety of benefits.
Clean Make Up Brushes!
For those of you who don't wear makeup, You can skip this one!
Makeup brushes are disgusting. They are used over and over on your face And rarely cleaned. That dirt, Bacteria and other crap you may have on your skin are spread around all over. This goes for those sponges too! You can always throw your brushes away and get new ones, But that can be expensive. And bad for the environment, I noticed that when I wash them, They are like new again!
They are surprisingly easy to wash! Just put in a cup with a bit of water and shampoo. Then swish them around. Squeeze out the makeup left over and leave to dry.
Or if you want to give up brushes all together, I love these Silicone Applicators They blend foundation well, and they are super easy to wash with hand soap!
They also prevent waste from getting stuck in your sponge or brush.
Try Serums
Serums are nice because they are more concentrated than lotions or creams. Smaller containers will last you a longer amount of time, Which is quite nice! You can get Vitamin E Serums Or something specific to address a problem on your skin!
Take Your Makeup Off before bed!
Another one for makeup users.
Take it off before bed! Not only will you wake up with extra crusty eyes that may not even open because they are smeared with eyeshadow and liner, Which doesn't feel good. You can also prevent a lot of skin issues this way! That extra oil and bacteria can cause acne. Or early wrinkling. The makeup on your skin clogs your pores!
You can easily take makeup off with makeup pads, or coconut oil. You can even use baby wipes when you are in a bind.
Use Gloves When Cleaning
Many of us may feel comfortable cleaning the house with cleansers without gloves, But constantly coming in contact with those harsh chemicals can damage your skin! I had a serious problem with this when I worked as a janitor. I used a harsh bathroom cleaner called Terminator. While it worked like a dream, Sometimes I wouldn't wear gloves. (We cleaned the bathrooms by soaping them down with a gun, And spraying them with a hose.)
My hands started peeling, and they looked horrific.
Your skin absorbs whatever it touches, So if you aren't willing to drink bleach or other chemicals. Wear gloves. Otherwise, your skin may absorb it.
Use Gentle Cleansers
Some of those body washes are so rough on the skin! Don't be afraid to experiment with body washes and see what works for you. Try the more "natural" kinds if your skin seems sensative. I just use a simple castle soap with a few drops of lemon essential oil.
Conclusion
Your skin is important! It covers your whole body! Yet many people don't think about it often.
Take care of it!