If someone wants a healthy looking glowing and radiant skin, having a skincare routine for morning and night is very crucial. However, what about if we turn skincare into self care? Meaning, making the skincare routine more than just applying different products and having that 5to 10 step skincare routine.

This will not just give you that healthy looking skin but also a healthy and more fit body. Shooting two aims with one shot won’t be bad right?

So, today we are going to discuss how adding some habits in your day to day life and adapting to some different routine add ons could help with not just skincare but selfcare…..

Skin Care Is Now Self Care, How?

Our skin also gets affected by how we treat our body inside out.

So, here are 5 ways how you could take better care of your body and follow some self care habits that ultimately will lead to better skin health:-

Diet

What we eat and what’s inside our body shows outside our body too. It can be shown in a variety of ways like gaining weight, having acne and dull looking skin, having low stamina and energy levels, an irritated and annoyed mood most of the time, etc. Therefore, a good balanced diet is necessary for all the functions and activities in the body to work well and if the body functions work well so will the body become healthy and in conclusion, your skin will be healthy too.

Processed packaged food and food which are high in trans fat and refined sugars, all lead to increase in inflammation in the body. High inflammation could cause skin conditions like acne, eczema, or psoriasis and even lead to weight gain and other digestive problems in the body.

There are some nutrients that our bodies need in low amounts called micronutrients. Even though, the need is comparatively less than carbs, protein, etc., still these are essential and crucial for the body to work well. Some of these are various antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients include vitamin E, folate, vitamin C, zinc, calcium, iron, iodine, etc.

Hydration inside can bring hydration outside. Keep your body hydrated, as hydration is important for all the nutrients to do their work effectively.

Limit the drinking. Alcohol in moderate amounts is fine but drinking everyday could not only dry out your skin but as well could damage vital organs.

Sunlight

Sunlight itself could lead to sunburn, tanning, skin dryness and even dead skin cells. However, the most dangerous part about it is the UV light that comes along with it. The UV light is not only damaging for skin but could even lead to skin damage.

So, it is suggested by every dermatologist to make it a habit to always wear sunscreen not only when you are going outside and are directly exposed to sunlight, but also even when indoors. It is because, even though sunlight could not reach you directly, the UV light in it could get absorbed by your skin and can lead to various skin problems and even skin cancer.

Smoking

Many people start smoking just for a new try or as for fun or peer pressure, but don’t even realise when this becomes a regular habit and an addiction.

This habit however is dangerous for the body. It not only leads to lung damage but also makes your skin age earlier than it should. It causes wrinkles, fine lines and damaged skin texture and makes you look older than your age.

Hence, we can conclude that smoking as a daily habit leads to skin damage and if this habit is removed from life, it not only will give better skin health but also could be a great step towards self care.

Stress

Stress is damaging. It plays a negative role in almost every second health issue in a person’s body. From hair fall, to wrinkles, to even mood swings, stress increases everything.

So, it is right to decrease it as much as we can from our life in order to live a peaceful life. Practicing meditation  or yoga can help a lot with bringing  some peace in life and also can give a quality self time to a person.

Be Gentle

Treat yourself gently. Whether it’s skin or hair or body. Don’t harshly wash your face or rub your scalp after shampooing your hair. Being gentle could not only help with better skin, but also can bring calmness and self love towards ownself. Thus, we can conclude, skincare is to include using the right skincare products and having a skincare routine but what makes it more worthy and effective is a healthy lifestyle and stays for a long run.