Healthy Skin – 10 Ways to Maintain Healthy And Beautiful Skin

Do you want to promote your skin health in a natural way and achieve beautiful skin? Then you've come to the right place. Our skin completely surrounds us and is our largest body organ. Our face in particular is always visible from the outside. Some people even go so far as to describe the skin as a "mirror to the soul".

And indeed, the appearance of our skin says a lot about how we feel physically and mentally. This makes it all the more understandable that most people want healthy, beautiful and radiant skin - and pay a lot of money for countless chemical cosmetic products to achieve this. Fortunately, it's much cheaper with natural products - and just a few selected products.

In this article, I would therefore like to show you how you can easily improve your complexion and promote healthy skin. Let's go!

Causes: What are the most common causes of blemished skin?

Whether Pimples, blackheads or acneblemished skin has many faces - and at least as many causes. If you want to support your skin health, you should know why our largest organ gets out of balance from time to time.

It happens above all due to increased sebum production as well as the blocked sebaceous gland ducts. Sebum is actually supposed to moisturize the skin. However, if it produces too much of it or excess sebum cannot drain away via the sebaceous glands, skin problems are an unsurprising consequence.

Before we move on to the specific tips for healthy skin, I would like to give you a brief list, Which things promote skin blemishes:

• Unhealthy lifestyle: A lot of stress, little sleep or an unhealthy diet - lifestyle is often the reason for poor skin condition.
• Genetics: For example, some people have a hereditary tendency to dry or oily skin.
• Poor care: Excessive use of chemical cosmetic products and inadequate cleansing encourage the formation of spots, blackheads and acne.
• Changes in the hormone balance: They occur, for example, mainly during puberty or in women in the second half of the menstrual cycle.
• Excessive testosterone levels: Excessive amounts of the male sex hormone cause the sebaceous glands to produce too much skin oil.
• Environmental factors: Bad skin can also be caused by external factors. For example, due to the influence of heat, cold or dry air.

10 tips: What can you do yourself for naturally beautiful skin?

Every person is individual and so should their skin care. If you tend to have dry or oily skin, different care measures are therefore recommended than for normal or combination skin. However, there are a few things that apply to almost all of us - and are generally important for naturally beautiful skin.

You have already learned about some of the causes of skin blemishes. The own genes may not be influenced. But your grooming routine, sleep and overall lifestyle can. And so there really are countless ways to improve the Strengthen connective tissue and get healthy skin again quickly. I would now like to introduce you to the best tips.

1. use cosmetics wisely

Cleansers, oils, serums, creams, sun protection, day and night care, peelings... the list of seemingly useful skincare products is endless. In fact, a comprehensive skincare routine can be quite useful - for example, if you suffer from very severe acne. For most people, however, it is the case that too many different care products tend to irritate the skin. Selected natural cosmetics are therefore the solution.

For everyday life and healthy skin, it is usually perfectly sufficient to use a natural Cleansing lotion, something Facial toner and a good Day and night cream to choose. This removes dirt, oil and make-up residue and unclogs the pores. It also prevents possible "over-care".

If you are prone to skin blemishes, you could a BB cream as a supplement, as the cream Care and make-up in one contains. It therefore nourishes and at the same time covers small skin impurities or enlarged pores.

2. eat a healthy and balanced diet

If you eat a healthy diet and regularly provide your body with nutritious meals, you can usually tell by the beautiful appearance of your skin. Some nutrients are particularly beneficial for skin health.

Vitamin A stimulates cell division, for example and promotes the elasticity of the skin. The Vitamins B2, C and E are just as valuable for the skin, as they have a firming effect on the connective tissue. Also Provitamin A (beta-carotene), and Zinc, Biotin and Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role.

Here is a small overview, Which foods are particularly skin-friendly because they contain many of the nutrients mentioned:

• Spinach
• Arugula
• Kale
• Carrots
• Sweet potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Paprika
• Citrus
• Blackcurrants
• Chia seeds, linseed and nuts
• Oatmeal

On the other hand, you should avoid sugary, highly processed foods, white flour and convenience products as much as possibleif you want to do your skin a favor.

Good to know: I personally eat from purely vegan for ethical, ecological and health reasons. Since then, my skin has also improved. If you're interested, I explain my main reasons for this decision in more detail in the linked article.

3. always apply sunscreen

Although the sunlight on our skin enables our body to Vitamin D produce - but the UV radiation also causes them to age faster and increases the risk of skin cancer.

That's why you should not only apply sunscreen on your summer vacation at the beach, but also every time you spend more than a few minutes in the sun. Dermatologists recommend pure sun protection products with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Apply a sufficient amount and don't forget to reapply regularly. This is probably one of the most important tips for long-lasting healthy skin.

4. drink enough water

Our body consists largely of water. Drink enough water every dayThis is one of the reasons why it plays a decisive role in keeping your skin looking elastic and fresh. Sufficient fluids supports skin hydration, gives it suppleness and promotes healthy cell function.

Therefore, make sure to eat at least Two to three liters of fresh water (and also unsweetened teas). You don't even have to go to the organic market or buy expensive medicinal water. Fortunately, in Germany we enjoy the privilege of drinkable water from the tap. It is strictly controlled and is also much cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

Tip: These and more Advantages of drinking tap water in more detail in the linked article.

5. stay away from alcohol and nicotine

Both alcohol and nicotine consumption stand for the absolute opposite of a healthy lifestyle and make your skin age faster. In addition to the other health risks associated with such drugs, people who regularly smoke cigarettes and drink beer, vodka and other alcoholic beverages often appear pale and unhealthy.

If you want to improve the appearance of your skin, you should It's best to get rid of these bad habits. About how you stop smoking can and drink less or no alcohol at allI have put together a separate, more detailed article for each of these.

6. treat yourself to a massage

Do you want more beautiful skin? Then make sure you take the time for a facial massage more often - either in a professional massage studio or at home with your partner. The massage reduces your stress levelrelieves tension and also stimulates blood circulation in your skin at the same timewhich makes it more beautiful and supple.

All you need is something Moisturizing cream or a nourishing oilthat you massage in for a few minutes. You will soon notice how good this little break is for you and your skin.

7. make a sauna for your face

Whether in the Biosaunathe Finnish sauna or in the steam bath - taking a sauna is also good for the Circulation as well as the physical and mental Recreation. Anyone who regularly goes to the sauna knows how soft and supple the skin always feels afterwards. The heat opens the pores of the skin so that Remove dirt and residues can.

Tip: If you don't have the time or opportunity to go to the sauna, you can also simply take a Facial bath at home perform. Simply hold your head over a pot of hot water for ten minutes and cover it with a towel so that the hot steam builds up underneath.

8. spend time in the fresh air

If you spend all day in stuffy rooms, your complexion will quickly look dull and tired. Beautiful skin needs oxygen. The Time in the fresh air therefore promotes your skin health.

Therefore, make sure that you outside for at least half an hour every day are. Go for a walk with your dog, do some sport, enjoy the soothing sounds of nature or simply try the Forest bathing out. There are so many ways - and good reasons - to spend more time in nature.

9. ensure sport and exercise

If you work out regularly and work up a sweat, your whole body is much better supplied with blood. Active exercise and sport not only make you feel more comfortable, but also improve the appearance of your skin, as even the smallest blood vessels in your skin are better supplied.

Especially if you are a "couch potato" or "desk performer", you should therefore Plan regular, fixed training sessions into your weekly schedule - From the gym, to running sessions and training with your own body weight, to walking in the city park.

10. avoid stress and practise mindfulness

Excessive stress is inevitably reflected in the appearance of the skin. For example in the form of Increasing wrinkles or inflammatory skin diseasessuch as neurodermatitis. People who are chronically stressed also often look tired and pale.

So make sure you build enough breaks into your daily routine for regeneration and relaxation. For example, treat yourself to Some time for yourself every day. Time in which you simply do the things that are fun and good for you.

Also use Relaxation exercisessuch as meditation, autogenic training or progressive muscle relaxation, in order to prevent a possible combat inner restlessness and release stress-related tension.

Tip: Even more Ideas for a more mindful lifestyle can be found in the linked blog article.

Healthy skin the natural way!

Healthy and radiant skin can therefore also be achieved with natural measures and without an eternally long list of skin care products and complicated routines.

From the right care and a healthy diet, to sun protection, massages, sufficient sleep, little stress and plenty of fresh air, you now have got to know some of the most important measures. Simply integrate them gradually into your daily routine to improve the appearance of your skin.

"Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing."

Arthur Schopenhauer (more at Health Quotes)

Do you have any questions, suggestions or other tips for naturally beautiful skin? Then I look forward to your comment.

Stay healthy,

PS: There are also natural ways and means to improve your Promote eye health. Next, I'll explain what you can do specifically to improve your eyesight in the linked blog post.