Tips to Make your Skin Glow

1. Gently cleanse your skin.

Use a cleanser according to your skin type. Buy cleansers specifically for oily skin if you have oily skin and cleansers for normal to dry skin if that is your skin type. Minimize wahing your face to 2x a day only. Washing your facial skin more than 2x makes your skin more prone to acne and other skin problems.

2. Apply sunblock everyday.

The most common cause of aging (photo-aging) is the sun. And applying sunblock regularly will delay the aging process. Apply sunblock 20-30 minutes before going out to the sun. Re-apply sunblock every 1hour when you sweat and swim. And use sunblock with SPF 30 or higher.

3. Use retinoid cream every night.

It boost collagen production which reduces fine lines, exfoliates skin, evens out skin discoloration. Retinoids are in the form of tretinoin, retinol, adapalene and tazarotene. Start with the lowest concentration to avoid skin irritation. If skin irritation occurs, reduce application to every other night. It be more beneficial if you follow retinoid with a facial moisturizer to prevent skin drying.

4. Drink lots of water everyday.Remember, our body’s components (including our skin) is 60-70% . Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. It is very beneficial for the skin by keeping the cells big and juicy, which can help make wrinkles less noticeable. The recommended adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day. Juices, soda. Juice, soda, caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is still your best bet because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.

5. Eat food high in omega-3 and anti-oxidants

Heart- and joint-friendly omega-3 fatty acids may be skin-friendly too. The omega-3s help to guard against sun damage. While the antioxidants help delay aging and reduce our vulnerability to cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. They help reduce inflammation and may stop pigment formation (think age spots) and it also help keep skin bright and supple. To eat: Salmon, walnuts, tuna, anchovies, sardines, spinach, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, prunes, raisins, kale, pumpkin seeds.

6. Regular Exercise

A great workout improves blood circulation and sends more oxygen and nutrients through your bloodstream. Hence, it gives glow to your skin. Exercise also promotes toxin removal from your body. It helps decrease stress levels. Signs of aging are decreased because it boost collagen production and diminishing wrinkles.

7. Find time to relax.

Take a little "me time" and relax. Even the best skin can be wreaked with stress. It causes lots of other unpleasant effects on the body, too.Eczema, acne, dandruff and itchiness can all happen when your body is stressed out. So try to loosen up and rest . Go to your favorite spa and have a massage, try to sit in a comfy place and just think of happy thoughts. Definitely, you will have a glowing and better looking skin soon.

8. Get enough sleep.Just as exercise and nutrition are essential for optimal health and happiness, so is sleep. Most healthy adults need between seven and a half to nine hours of sleep per night to function at their best. Sleep reduces the cortisol levels in your body. Cortisol is a stress hormone, contributes to acne and aging.Sleep = younger, clearer skin