5 Tips for Radiant Skin

Everyone wants to have great skin. It feels amazing, it boosts your confidence and it gives you an overall radiant glow. The sad reality however is that many people suffer from bad skin and these people often relentlessly try different products and methods to clear their skin without any luck. If you are one of these people, you might be feeling like there isn’t much that you can do, after all you’ve tried everything right? If you have bad skin and are struggling to improve it, here are 5 tips that you could try to help you out:

Don’t use many products

The first thing that we are going to be discussing is the amount of products that you use on your skin. You should definitely not be using too many products because doing so can result in redness, irritation, dryness or even worsen the condition of your skin. More isn’t always better. Few skin care ingredients have actually been shown to benefit your skin clinically so definitely take note of that. Experts agree that 3-4 products, sometimes zero skincare products, is good for the skin and allows it to thrive. There are many 3-step bundles available at physical stores, or online, and some are quite affordable, like the ones that are available from Misumi Skincare. Also remember that once you have found the proper skincare products for you, do not change them up often. Stick to what you have introduced your skin to. 

Don’t exfoliate too often

Exfoliating is good for you skin because it removes the outer layer of your skin which provides a lot of health benefits and allows for products to be absorbed into your skin better however, you should not be exfoliating too often because most exfoliators have microbeads in them that can cause redness, dryness and irritation to the skin. Some exfoliators also use acids and chemicals to dissolve the dead skin cells on your face and this can cause a negative reaction to those with sensitive skin. It is recommended that you exfoliate your skin at least two to three times a week to see the most benefits. 

Wash your face before bed

The next point is very important. You need to wash your face every night before you go to bed to remove any dirt and debris that has collected on your skin throughout the day. Throughout the day your skin’s surface collects dead skin cells, oil, bacteria, sweat and other debris that needs to be washed away every night before you sleep. If you don’t wash your skin before bed you put yourself at risk of having breakouts so this step is important. Apart from washing your face every night you also need to ensure that you have clean bedding on your bed, especially pillow cases because dirty pillow cases can cause breakouts. 

Don’t bathe or shower in hot water 

Everyone loves a nice, long hot bath or shower but did you know that these are actually harmful to your skin? You should limit your shower and bath time and use warm water instead of hot water because hot water will dry out your skin. Excessive washing can also strip away the oily layer of the skin and cause dryness so stick to a 5-10 minute bath or shower a day. 

Check your diet

Probably the most important factor that we have to discuss is how you nourish your body. Your diet plays an important role in your skin health so always make sure you are eating nutrient packed foods. Some foods are better for skin health than others. A few of these skin-healthy foods include:

• Mangoes: mangoes contain compounds with antioxidant properties that help protect the skin. Mangoes also contain collagen.
• Tomatoes: Tomatoes have skin cancer prevention benefits. A study showed that consuming tomatoes daily decreased the development of skin cancer tumours by 50%. Tomatoes also help protect against sunburn.
• Olive oil: helps with damage to the skin that includes dark spots, discoloration and wrinkles that arise from long term sun exposure.

So there you have it. 5 tips for better skin! Remember, don’t use too many products, don’t exfoliate too often, wash your face before bed, don’t bathe or shower in hot water and check your diet. If you follow these simple steps, you are sure to see more radiance in your skin.  

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