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The 7 Deadly Sins of Improper Skin Care
The skin is a fascinating organ; it’s resilient and tough enough to protect us from the environment, and yet it needs gentle care to remain healthy. You need proper skin care so that your skin can take care of you, and to be able to do that you need to avoid the seven deadly sins that can and will harm your skin.
1st Sin - Smoking
It has been well-documented that smoking has dangerous effects on the heart and lungs, but what is usually left out is that it also damages the skin. Cigarette smoke has harmful chemicals that have adverse effects on the skin, like premature aging and wrinkles. When you smoke, you deprive your skin cells of vitamin C, which it uses to create collagen. Smoking also restricts the blood vessels and greatly reduces the intake of oxygen; this is why the skin of smokers takes on an unhealthy color.
Smoking also increases the number of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, especially around the mouth area. Studies show that smokers, some only in their 20’s, have clear signs of skin damage.
2nd Sin - Excessive Exposure to UV Rays and Pollution
You need to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays, if not you’re prone to a whole myriad of skin conditions like premature aging, rough and dry skin, and even deadly skin cancer. But because the body needs sunlight in order to obtain the necessary vitamin D, just make sure that you only get controlled amounts of sunlight. And always put on sunscreen whenever you go outside, and it’s better if you also wear a wide-brimmed hat and some protective clothing too.
UV rays aren’t the only enemy of your skin whenever you go outside. Pollutants in the environment do the same damage to your skin much like smoking. Make sure you make the necessary precautions whenever you venture outside.
3rd Sin - Poor Nutrition
A well-balanced diet is necessary for you to get the nutrients and antioxidants that are needed to promote healthy and glowing skin. A diet that has mostly fruits and vegetables is the way to go if you want healthy skin.
4th Sin - Dehydration
One of the skin’s worst enemies is dehydration; it causes the skin to age faster and also to lose its elasticity. It also prevents skin cells from regenerating and fixing themselves. When you get dehydrated, you also get constipated. This causes the body to store up the toxins that otherwise should have been flushed out.
5th Sin - Alcohol
Other than damaging the liver and other vital organs, alcohol can also damage the skin. Alcohol does this by depleting the body’s natural supply of vitamin B, an essential vitamin that helps keep the skin healthy. In addition to that, alcohol also causes dehydration.
6th Sin - Strong Medications
Some prescription drugs have chemicals in them that may cause severe photosensitivity to some people. Photosensitivity is a condition that causes the skin to overreact when exposed to direct sunlight, it makes the skin get sunburned easily and increase the risk of contracting skin cancer. Other medications may cause other skin conditions like pimples, dry skin, and rashes.
Some creams for acne cause the acne breakout to get worse before they get better. This is why some people to stop using the product; they’re scared that the cream just made their condition worse than when they started. But the real deal is that it just needs a little time to kick in.
7th Sin - Wrong Skin Care Regimen
Going overboard with cleaning the skin, believe it or not, can just be as harmful as not taking care of it at all. The skin, especially on the face, is composed of delicate tissue. That is why it is better to do regular, gentle cleaning rather than vigorous scrubbing. Gentle washing is enough to exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells in order to give room for new cells to grow. A gentle scrub that is made from all natural ingredients applied using a light touch while scrubbing works best. And after you wash, you should also apply moisturizer. This will help the skin regain the moisture that was lost when you washed your skin; it will also help the skin retain its elasticity. You really don’t need to add anything else in this kind of skin care regimen, simple is best when it comes to your skin.
These are the seven deadly sins you can do to your skin. These are the mistakes that you should avoid if you are bent on practicing skin care for that healthy, glowing skin.