10 Skincare Home Remedies

​Taking care of your skin gives you a sense of confidence. Nowadays, tons of skincare products often claim to give the best result. But going through all these skin care products can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re new. Lucky for you, here are some ways to naturally take care of your skin.

1. Keep Your Shower Time Short
   Although steam and heat open pores and eliminate toxins, a prolonged hot shower can strip your skin of its natural oil. The heat from the steam will leave your skin looking dry, dull, and tired.
   
   
2. Eat Nutritious Food
   Eating healthy food like fruits and vegetables can help your skin glow. Avoiding food with preservatives and eating healthy fats like fish oil may also help nourish your skin.
   
   
3. Hydrate With Water
   Drinking adequate water is advised to help the cells in your body function. Water can regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, and improve cognition, mood, and sleep.
   
   
4. Avoid Smoking
   Cigarette smoke exposes your skin to harmful chemical toxins. The smoke can make your skin look older, so avoid it.
   
   
5. Use Virgin Coconut Oil
   Virgin coconut oil soothes your skin. Coconut oil has been known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing properties. However, coconut oil is not advisable for people with allergies and sensitive skin.
   
   
6. Maintain a Cleansing Routine
   Washing your skin too often can rob off moisture and make your pores produce too much oil. To avoid this, wash your face in the morning and before bed.
   
   
7. Use Aloe Vera for Strong and Healthy Skin
   Using aloe vera after washing your face can make your skin glow because of its healing properties and ability to create new cells. People can be allergic to aloe Vera so be sure to test it first on your forearm for 24 hours.
   
   
8. Moisturize Properly
   After washing your face, apply a moisturizer with antioxidants that retain moisture and have healing properties. Don’t skip moisturizing just because your skin appears oily.
   
   
9. Wear Sunscreen Daily
   Besides preventing wrinkles, sagging, and age spots, wearing sunscreen with SPF15 or above may prevent skin cancer. Daily sunscreen usage with SPF 15 can reduce the risk of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) to 40% and reduce melanoma risk to 50%.
   
   
10. Take Probiotics
    Probiotics can benefit you by making your skin and hair look healthier, boosting your immune system, and improving digestion. Additionally, probiotics can reduce inflammation which helps manage skin conditions like acne, and may also decrease your skin's sensitivity to chemicals.

Watch Your Skin Glow!
You don’t have to overthink and overspend to achieve that glowing skin. We are here to guide you if you need more information about how to care for your skin.

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