To keep your skin shiny and clean, it is important to adjust your lifestyle, including your eating and sleeping habits, as well as skin care.
This time, we're going to walk you through the lifestyle habits that are important to creating hydrated, beautiful skin, divided into four categories. All are easy to incorporate, so check out what you can do and what you should do as you rethink your life.
Skin care routines that keep your skin looking great
First of all, skin care.
It's a daily thing, so even though you know it, there are days when you feel great. Here, we're going to talk about the things you need to keep in mind to have beautiful skin, like what to look out for when skin care and how to choose cosmetics.
Keep your skin clean with a gentle facial cleanser
It is important to keep your skin clean to have beautiful skin. Get into the habit of removing makeup, dust, yellow sand and other dirt from the surface of your skin with facial cleansers and scrubs. The facial cleanser you use should have moderate cleansing power and contain moisturizing ingredients so as not to rob your skin of all the moisture it needs. When washing your face, make sure to lather the face wash, gently roll the lather over your skin, then rinse with warm water. Washing too hard can put a strain on your skin, so it's important to finish quickly and avoid over-scrubbing your skin.
Prevent dry skin with basic skin care
The most important part of skin care is not to dry out your skin. If the barrier function that protects the skin is reduced and the skin becomes dry, it can lead to skin problems such as rough skin and inflammation, so it is important to keep the skin moist.
An effective basic skincare routine consists of softening and smoothing the skin with a lotion, adding moisturizing ingredients with a serum, and covering it with a moisturizing lotion and cream. Don't stop with the lotion, but be sure to top it off with an oil after applying the moisturizer. Knowing your skin type, continuing to care for your skin according to your skin type, and adjusting the balance of moisture and oil in your skin are the fastest ways to beautiful skin.
For those who find daily skin care a pain, it is best to use an all-in-one item that has fewer skin care steps. The all-in-one item not only completes the skincare routine from lotion to cream in one application but also minimizes the burden on the skin, such as the cotton rubbing that occurs during skincare. Currently, choosing a type of cream or gel that stays on the skin longer than a type of lotion is more effective in preventing dryness.
If you don't know which products to choose, opt for cosmetics without additives for sensitive skin, products suitable for allergic skin, and items containing numerous moisturizing ingredients such as ceramide, collagen, hyaluronic acid, proteoglycan, and minerals. Intensive serums and sheet masks are also effective, so try to actively incorporate them.
Daytime activities that keep your skin looking good
Second, I'm going to outline three things you need to pay attention to during the day. I've put together a list of things that can be easily incorporated, so take care of yourself.
Protect your skin from UV rays
When exposed to UV rays, the melanin pigment that protects the skin is secreted. If the amount of melanin pigment is normal, it will turn over and be excreted as dirt, but if the amount is large, pigmentation will appear and spots will be produced. In other words, ultraviolet rays cause pigmentation such as spots and dullness, so it is important to take action not only in spring and summer, but all year round.
The epidermis is the outermost tissue of the skin, and the dermis is the tissue beneath the epidermis.
Below the dermis is the subcutaneous tissue, and the skin is composed of three layers.
Exposure to UV-B rays can dry out the epidermis and cause inflammation, while UV-A rays can denature the collagen and elastin fibers of the dermis and damage the cells that maintain the skin's firmness and elasticity. UV rays affect both the epidermis and dermis of the skin, causing dryness, wrinkles, and sagging.
Exercise moderately
Exercise promotes blood circulation and skin metabolism.
If you've never exercised before, you don't have to put in a lot of effort right away. You don't need to overdo it, and it's a good idea to start by sweating through aerobic exercises like walking, stretching (radio exercises, etc.), and swimming, and then make exercise a habit. If you exercise outdoors, remember to reapply sunscreen frequently to protect yourself from UV rays.
Relieve stress
Hormonal balance is good for skin health. By removing the cause of stress, autonomic nerves will be easier to regulate, blood vessel contraction will be suppressed, and skin renewal will be easier to maintain normally.
People have different ways of relieving stress, such as talking with friends, taking up hobbies, meditating, looking at art, and being in nature. It is good to find your own way to relieve stress and do things that help you relax when you are frustrated. Please note that alcohol and tobacco use put a strain on your internal organs and do not relieve stress.
Nutritional habits for beautiful skin
Diet is also important for beautiful skin. You may not know which foods and drinks are good for your skin. Here are some easy tips that you can incorporate into your daily life.
Focus on nutritional balance
It's important to take care of your skin from the outside with daily skincare products, but it's even better to use foods and supplements to take care of your skin from the inside, too.
For healthy, beautiful skin,
- Vitamin A is good for skin health. It is said to have an antioxidant effect and maintain normal skin and mucous membranes.
- Vitamin C provides a balanced supply of nutrients that have antioxidant properties and promote collagen production.
- Vitamins B6 and E, which are known to be good for skin health, include proteins and essential fatty acids, which are nutrients that make up skin cells.
There are many necessary nutrients, such as:
Carrots, spinach, and liver are high in vitamin A; broccoli, paprika, green bell peppers, strawberries, and kiwi are high in vitamin C; and eggs, meat, and fish are high in protein. It is challenging to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients. You must eat well. Supplements are only supplements, so it is recommended to use them well without relying on them.
Constipation is also a great enemy of beautiful skin. To relieve constipation, it is important to prepare the intestinal environment, so it is a good idea to take fermented foods like natto and eat foods rich in dietary fiber like sweet potatoes and burdock root.
Rethink your daily eating habits. Aim for a balanced diet. Avert food imbalances and overeating. Adopt a lifestyle that does not hold back bowel movements.
Consume hot beverages
It is good to be mindful of regular consumption of hot beverages, as warming up your body tends to improve your metabolism.
Beverages that do not contain caffeine are recommended. Find something you feel comfortable drinking, such as plain water, barley tea, or herbal tea.
If you're having trouble getting into the habit of drinking hot beverages, it's a good idea to start by drinking beverages that don't cool your body, such as those at room temperature or without ice.
The timing of your hydration is also important. Instead of drinking it all at once, consider taking it frequently throughout the day.
When skin lacks moisture, it tends to become dry, sensitive, and prone to roughness. Especially when you're sleeping, you sweat unexpectedly, so you may be low on water without knowing it. It's a good idea to get into the habit of drinking water before you go to bed at night and as soon as you wake up in the morning.
Nighttime habits that help you get beautiful skin
Lack of sleep is the enemy of beautiful skin. Your skin regenerates while you sleep, so a good night's sleep is very important for beautiful skin. Why not review your sleeping environment when you sleep and try to do it from your sleeping environment?
Avoid eating and drinking alcohol before bedtime
Sleep is thought to be deepest 2 to 3 hours after falling asleep.
Growth hormone is secreted during sleep and skin is also reborn, so it can be said that good quality sleep is one of the factors that create beautiful skin.
When you eat or drink alcohol, your body's energy is diverted from digesting food, so your sleep after falling asleep becomes shallow. To improve sleep quality, it is a good idea to make sure you finish your meals 2 to 3 hours before going to bed.
Rest your eyes before going to bed
It's said that melatonin, which promotes sleep, is less likely to be produced when you wake up to blue light from a computer or smartphone, or bright light emitted from a bright screen, so it can be difficult to fall asleep.
Before you fall asleep, consciously avoid touching your computer or smartphone, and try to condition yourself to fall asleep in better conditions.
Adapt your sleeping environment
Creating an environment that is conducive to falling asleep and relaxing your mind and body is also important to getting quality sleep.
Darken the room; put on soothing music that fills the room with an aromatic scent; find something that relaxes you and make it a habit before bed.
In addition to adjusting the sleeping environment, light exercises such as stretching and yoga are recommended as they easily have a relaxing effect.
Sleeping too much or too little is a mistake. Try to aim for an average of six hours per day.
Final words
To create and maintain beautiful skin, external care such as skin care and internal care such as moisturizing and nutrition are important.
You should try to eat a balanced and varied diet. Make a habit of eating at set times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and stick to it. When you eat, start by eating vegetables and then the main course. This is one way to avoid overeating.
Also, dry skin tends to cause rough skin and other problems because the immune system is weakened. Adjusting your lifestyle will lead to regularity in your eating and sleeping habits, so it is good to be aware of maintaining an overall balanced lifestyle.
In order to achieve and maintain beautiful translucent skin, it is very important to accumulate small amounts each day.
In addition to daily skincare tailored to your skin type, such as preventing dryness, it's good to be aware of areas that can be improved, such as adjusting your sleep pattern and paying attention to your diet.