Did you know that drinking enough water each day is one of the easiest ways to keep your skin radiant with health? As to how much you should be sipping, 8 glasses (64 oz.) is a good guideline. You can also base your intake on your body weight, estimating an ounce of water for every two pounds. For example, a 200 lb. person would ideally consume 100 ounces (12.5 cups per day) while someone weighing in at 100 lbs. should drink at least 6.5 cups daily. Add pizzazz to your glass with fresh citrus, mint, ginger, or cucumber. You can vary your quenching with hot or iced caffeine-free tea, sweetened naturally with calorie-free xylitol or stevia. Try to incorporate a glass of water for every cup of coffee or alcoholic drink you consume, as both are dehydrating beverages. Drink up, and your skin will glow in gratitude.
Reveal a fresh face
As you may know, your skin works tirelessly to protect you from the outer elements you face daily, while also continually regenerating new cells. That’s important, as the average adult sheds thousands of dead cells daily. If they remain on your face, they can clog your pores, leading to breakouts. You can combat this by helping to clear discarded cells with a gentle, facial exfoliation a few times a week. Exfoliation is a simple but effective process that uses some type of particulate matter, such as almond meal, brown sugar, sea salt, or baking soda, to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your complexion. Gently massaging those particles over your face on a regular basis sloughs off dead cellular matter, helping skin to breathe. You can also make a mask of plain Greek yogurt, which contains lactic acid for a light exfoliation without irritation.
Embrace body brushing
Did you know that most people harbor up to two pounds of dead cells on their skin on a given day? Cellular turnover occurs on a regular basis, but unless old cells are removed, they block new ones, giving your skin a dull appearance. Fortunately, it’s easy to clarify your skin from head to toe with dry brushing using a loofah or soft, natural bristle skin brush. While scrubs are great for facial exfoliation, a gentle but thorough dry brushing before your bath or shower effectively buffs away dead skin cells from your entire body. This also helps stimulate lymph blood circulation, minimizes puffiness from lack of sleep, alcohol consumption or water retention, and clears away toxins, as your skin is the largest organ of bodily elimination. Dry brushing is a simple but valuable health habit that leaves you feeling invigorated and smooth as silk all over.
Love Witch Hazel
If you’re not yet familiar with witch hazel, you may want to add it to your beauty regimen, for several reasons. Witch hazel, extracted from the leaves and bark of a North American shrub, has a long history in folk medicine for various skin problems. For starters, it has an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to heal conditions from rashes to bruises to bug bites. Witch hazel has also been used traditionally to treat sunburn, as it helps to calm irritation and prevent peeling and flaking. As for daily skincare, witch hazel has the unique ability to simultaneously cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin. Its astringent toning benefits are due to tannins in the leaves of the plant that help to gently tighten skin proteins. You’ll also appreciate the fact that this age-old, natural beauty tonic is typically quite inexpensive. Some brands include rosewater, for a soothing, fragrant note.
Choose multi-tasking moisturizers
Most women use some type of daily facial moisturizer. Is yours a high performer on multiple levels? To find the healthiest, most effective option, there are several considerations. For starters, it should be appropriate for your skin type. Some women with dry skin need a heavier product by day, while others can get by with a lighter moisturizer. Your ideal face crème will also have some level of sun protection, at least SPF 15, though 30 is better. If you choose a tinted moisturizer, you may be able to skip foundation make-up entirely. A winning product would be free of synthetic chemicals, easily absorbed, contain sunscreen, and hydrate and protect at the level required by your skin type. You may prefer a lighter crème by day and a denser, more nourishing one by night. Whatever your needs, there’s a growing number of natural products that deliver beautifully.
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