If you ask your cosmetic dermatologist for skin health tips, you will probably hear the same basic rules at any corner of the world. Yes, with simple changes in your living habits, you really can make big big contributions to the health of your skin, the largest organ of our body.

Change your life habits for healthy skin

Weather, stress, pollution can all put body out of balance. Our skin, the protective shield of our body, is very much affected by all these factors. But it is possible for our skin to always be healthy by only following a simple routine. You do not need to use expensive creams or miraculous concoctions to always have a natural and radiant skin. You just need to change your living habits.

 

Simple secrets to healthy skin

1- The very basic skin health rule: Drink water

Our skin covers our whole body and protects it against all kinds of external factors. The only way to naturally moisturize the skin is to drink water. Daily consumption of approximately 8-10 glasses of water is very important for maintaining the health and beauty of the skin as well as meeting our vital needs. Inadequate hydration of the skin can lead to wrinkles, stretch marks and many other skin conditions.

2- First step for skin care: Cleansing

A few minutes of skin cleansing in the morning and evening is the first formula for a healthy and natural look. We need to cleanse our skin in the morning and evening to remove oil and waste accumulated during the night and dirt, dust and make-up during the day. It is best for people with dry and sensitive skin to wash their faces with cleansing creams, and those with oily skin to wash their faces with cleansing gels. To avoid damaging your skin while cleansing, gently rub it.

3- Choose your skin moisturizer according to your skin type

Complaints of dry skin increase with the fall. Moisturizers, which protect the skin from harmful external factors by forming a thin protective layer on the skin surface, protect the skin against cracking, flaking and flaking due to this dryness. Not only those with dry but also those with oily skin may need moisturizers. However, just like cleaning products, moisturizers should be preferred according to the skin type. Especially those with oily skin should choose water-based moisturizers with low oil content. Otherwise, moisturizers with high oil content may increase the formation of blackheads and acne.

4- Sugar and carbohydrates age the skin

Review your daily eating habits to slow down and prevent the effects of skin aging. For healthy skin, eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and protein. Do not forget to look at how much sugar they contain when consuming food. Because eating a diet rich in sugar and carbohydrates negatively affects skin health.

5- Irregular sleep may be the cause of your acne scars

Free oxygen radicals appear more often in cells if they cannot rest enough due to irregular sleep. These free radicals accumulate over time, disrupting the body’s healing mechanism and causing even small pimples to leave scars. Likewise, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, deterioration in pore structure, hair loss and nail breakage are inevitable. For this reason, sleeping 8 hours a day is very important for skin health.