It is November, which means it is National Healthy Skin Month. Here are some of Michelle’s tips to keep your body’s largest organ, the skin, healthy and glowing!
-Avoid excessive sun exposure: The sun is the number one cause of wrinkles and it is important to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF30 to protect against UVA and UVB exposure.
-Drink water: Hydration is very important for great skin.
-Eat clean: Avoid excessive sugar intake, which breaks down collagen and elastin.
-Get your beauty sleep: It’s important to get at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night because that is when the skin renews itself and old cells are replaced with new cells.
-Determine your skin type with your healthcare provider: Choose products that tailor to your skin type (oily, dry, combination, sensitive).
-Wash your face every day: Make sure to use a cleanser to clean any make up, dirt, or residue from the day, especially after exercising.
-Use antioxidants on the skin every morning: I love products with green tea and Vitamin C. Antioxidants also boost the effects of sunscreen and fight free radicals in the environment.
-Use a Retinol on the skin: Retinols promote cell turnover and fight fine lines and wrinkles.
-Use an eye cream: Every morning and night to protect the delicate area around the eyes.
-Throw away the cigarettes: Smoking gives you fine lines and wrinkles and basically “chokes” the skin by depleting it of oxygen and nutrients that are essential to skin health.
-Perform skin checks regularly: Examine your skin regularly for any signs of skin cancer by looking for new or unusual spots.
