What does skin do?
The
main functions of the skin are to:
- Detox your body
- Produce oil
- Protect you from external hostilities such as the sun, wind etc.
- Regulate body temperature
- Physically perceive the world around you i.e. heat, cold
The skin you’re in is
influenced by many factors such as:
- DNA
- Exposure to environmental elements such as the sun, pollution and wind etc.
- Skincare routine
- Diet
- Lifestyle habits such as drinking alcohol, smoking and caffeinated drinks
- Sleep and exercise patterns
- Hormones
What ages your skin?
Premature skin ageing is caused by
inflammation (arising for boy’s immune system response) &
free radicals – unstable and chemically incomplete atoms that tend to steal electrons from other molecules in order to stabilise, they are produced in great abundance through via:
- UV rays
- Stress
- Smoking
- Pollution
- Poor diet
Reduce free radicals & inflammation by:
- Avoiding highly processed foods, saturated fats, sugar, fried foods.
- Avoiding excessive sunlight, fatigue and toxins
- Protect your skin and body with antioxidants found in fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts and grains rather than supplements
- Exercising boosts blood circulation to the skin, increases cell renewal and eliminates toxins
The only thing we can’t control when it comes to skin is DNA – the rest is up to us! Therefore the best way to care for our skin to reach its maximum potential is to:
What are the best ways to care for your skin?
Reduce:
- Sun exposure
- Drinking alcohol, caffeinated drinks
- Smoking
- Stress
- Junk and processed foods, †˜added sugar’, saturated fats, and particular foods.
Improve:
- Sleep
- Diet
- Exercise and relaxation
- Water intake
- Skincare routine
For more: See
Skin 101 Part 1
