TEN BASIC STEPS TO SAVING YOUR SKIN!


FRUITS & VEGGIES: Make sure that your daily diet consists of at least five portions of fruits and vegetables. I know that it is much easier to take supplements instead of organizing your daily food intake. But there is NO substitute for the nutrition that one gets from eating their fruits and greens.
VITAMIN RITUAL: Take a high quality multiple vitamin every day. Each vitamin has a specific effect on your skin and well being. If you are missing certain components in your daily routine, this vitamin will help to cover it.
EAT FAT: I am not saying "Ladies throw out your self control" but I am suggesting that eating a certain amount of fat can be beneficial for your skin. Your body needs unsaturated fats each day (Example: olive oil). These healthy fats keep your hair and skin supple.
WATER WATER WATER: Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. This is the best way to keep your skin moisturized from the inside out.
BE ACTIVE: Exercise should be a part of your daily routine. During exercise our blood starts to flow and this stimulates oxygen's effects on the skin. This step is also a great way to lose those extra five pounds that you have been ignoring!
CAFFIENE ALERT: Do not drink too much coffee, tea, alcohol or diet sodas. Caffeine does not have a positive effect on skin or your basic health.
GOODBYE CIGS: All smokers it is time to say goodbye to your cigarettes. It has been proven that cigarettes increase the aging of your skin by a whopping 12 times the normal aging rate. Yikes!
SUN SCREEN: Use sun protection every day all throughout the year (even when it is cloudy or cold). The minimum amount of SPF that should be used on your face is SPF17. If you know that you are lazy then buy a moisturizer that includes an SPF and that way you only need to apply one product.
BEAUTY SLEEP: As much as it may sound cliché', "beauty sleep" is no joke. Lack of sleep can dehydrate the skin and cause dark circles underneath the eyes. At least eight hours is needed each night.
ENJOY LIFE: You may be beautiful….but if you don't enjoy life than these nine other steps don't mean much.

I am so bad about the water, caffine, and sunscreen :p Trying to be better about the SPF though - finally quit using the tanning bed!

Thanks for the tips! I'm pretty much on par with all of them, so I guess I'm treating my skin well. :)

Yay!
Makes it seem so simple doesn't it?

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Yay!
Makes it seem so simple doesn't it?

:D
LOL I agree with you

I think a lot of those are just common sense. Granted that doesn't mean I'm following every one, but eating healthy, taking vitamins, drinking water, getting enough sleep, and exercising are things everyone should do anyways.

I agree with Fiesty, however these tips are always good to be reiterated because it motivates us.

I must say though I need to start drinking more water and eating more veggies. I think I'll start bringing little carrots and celery sticks to work and school. I love celery and peanut butter-- yummy!

Also, is it me or does healthy food taste not so great when you're used to preserved and fast food? lol.

I'm sooo bad with the caffeine step, I might as well have a Starbuck's IV going right to my arm. :p

I know! The hardest steps for me to follow are the caffiene and the water. I am a coffee addict and drink at least three cups of coffee a day. And as far as the water goes, I always tell myself to drink more, but it never seems to happen!!!! I need to get more strict with my routine!