What are some ways to keep your skin healthy?

Question

Besides minimizing sun exposure, what else can someone do to keep their skin healthy?

Answer 1

make sure you eat less greasy and spicy foods, seriously eat healthy and your skin will look better
instead of using so much commercial facial/body products why not make your own for scrubs put 1 cup of jajoba oil into 1/3 cup of brown sugar stir but not so much that the sugar dissolves, after that pour into containers baby food jars/ containers from the dollar stores work well too.
for the oil bases you can use shea butter too
for the scrubbing beads try ground coffee beans or sea salt
get at least 8 hours of sleep
8 glasses of water a day
wash your face after excercising after you wake up and before you go to bed
if you have a pimple don't pop it or touch it
use sunscreen
let your face rest don't use make up once or twice a week
use some mild soap and cleansers
and make sure you excercise alot!!!!!!!!!excercising will help you sweat and then get rid of your toxins like mercury and sulphur

Answer 2

Hi, I'm 14, and I would recommend eating healthily, and drinking plenty of water. It honestly helps. Maybe limit the amount of makeup that you put on to make it a little more natural. A good makeup routine is cleansing with tea tree oil face wipes, or non scented face wipes, then wash your face with warmish water first, then wash with a light face wash. I like neutrogena spot stress control. After this you can apply makeup. I would say apply conceler to any blemished areas, and then maybe a small amount of blush if you need a bit of colour. After this I would say put on some lip balm, then lipgloss. I also recommend putting vaseline on your eye lashes and eye lids before makeup as the mascara will go on easier, and it gives a lovely shimmer to eyes. This routine will make sure that you can look good, but also keep your skin healthy at the same time. :) Less is more. Hope I helped. Kate x

Answer 3

I believe that beauty starts from within. Watch what you eat and drink plenty of water to keep you skin hydrated. I'm not saying to not enjoy food, but be sure to get plenty of healthy food along with it. And, definately, skin is very aging. My sister is two years younger than I am and looks at least five years older. She has already tried botox and other anti-aging techniques. Most people guess me to be about ten years younger than I really am. So, give it a shot, it definately can't hurt ya!

Answer 4

use uv protection or uv clothes(u can use anytime anywhere) spf 15,good quality me a must. i having mixed whole grain rice and mixed vegies(8 kinds)in clear soup every morning .....and i drinking papaya greentea as water even during work out exersise(1.5liters). I can`t missing 7kinds of fresh fruit&vegies ..blended in tall glass for my lunch with steamed sweet potato...then stop eating after 6 pm.I use my method home made face mask so can be use every day. also home made body scrub and body mask.I`ve never use treatment cream or wrinkle anti aging cream but i`m using facial treatment esense (clear like water very good)every day & night. ''Detox' will do once a week just drinking organic apple juice with water and whole green apple till 6pm after that only water can be. I was lucky never have skin problem. i`m try my best to go bed earlier befor 10pm after online and read a book ,2 drops of lavender oil on my finger tips massage around neck go down to shoulder also toes and feet will make me relax and have a good sleep.

Answer 5

Don't wash with soap...I know this sounds funny, but its directly from my dermatologist. Use a gentle cleaner like Cetaphil to clean your pits, crotch, etc...and Cetaphil or just water to clean the rest of you. Think about it, when was the last time you had forearm odor anyhow?

The chemicals in soap, like Dial, Ivory, Lever, etc. etc. etc are harsh, dry out your skin, strip all the necessary oils from your skin, and are generally not good.

I've been using the Cetaphil soap on the smelly areas and just water everywhere else. I feel great, soft and smooth!

Answer 6

Fruits for your skin
http://skin-care-tipz.blogspot.com/2006/09/fruits-for-your-skin.html

Natural Products On Your Skin
http://skin-care-tipz.blogspot.com/2006/09/natural-products-on-your-skin.html

Answer 7

You should always drink plenty of water. Then after that, moisturizers (I use oil of olay), astringent to keep your face clean or some other type of cleaner/toner ( I have used clean and clear astringent or clearasil pads), and it is always good to use a sunscreen (according to your skin type). whatever you do, don't pop zits, it may cause discoloration or scarring. also, try to wash your face before going to bed, so the day's pile up of nastiness won't lie on your face until morning.

Answer 8

Eat healthy meals, keep it clean and that means your hair and pillowcases have to be too. Take vitamins as a supplement, get plenty of rest, moisturize and leave the make up off!

Answer 9

drink lots and lots and lots of water to keep it hydrated, eat lots of fruits and veggies-they make your skin glow. get a good night sleep, use a good moisturizer with SPF in the morning to keep your skin safe vs. the sun's rays.

Answer 10

Use lotion and sunblock everyday

And of course wash it daily with good soap