8 Skin Care Survival Tips

Last post discussed the importance of caring for our entire body, in order to keep our skin looking and feeling great.  Skin Care = Self Care

Well, if you're feeling at a loss for how to do that, here are some tips. Likely you learned some of these from your mother or your grandmother, but as they hold great truth, I think they bear repeating. 

8 Skin Care Survival Tips (aka Stuff My Mom Said):

1. Go to bed!

You know you should, but you don't.  Adults require 7-9 hours of sleep a night.  Get to bed and stay there! Your body and mind will thank you. Oh, and it isn't called "Beauty Rest" for nothin'!

2. Eat Your Fruits & Veggies

Because their good for you yes! And because the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals can help reverse the effects of your stressful 21st Century lifestyle.  You remember Popeye right? Well, he didn't get so strong from eating hamburgers ; ) 

3. Don't touch THAT! Don't eat THAT!

If you don't know what the heck it is, can't pronounce it, or it didn't exist 30 years ago DON'T PUT IT ON YOUR SKIN! And certainly, DON'T EAT IT! When it comes to putting things in and on your body choose organic and natural whenever possible. Natural & organic skincare can be simple, potent and luxurious.  Avoid voluntarily introducing toxicity into your body at all costs.   

4. Go Outside and Play!

That's right - go outside and play! Get plenty of fresh air and exercise and yes, even sunshine.  Oxygenate your blood with a brisk walk, go for a run or swing on the swings, make a little Vitamin D while your at it, and sweat away those toxins.  Exercise & fun can be as restorative as sleep. 

5. Cover up!

Remember, while you're out there having fun, be sure to protect yourself from over-exposure to UV-A & UV-B rays.  If your out more that 10 mins (and you should be!) you'll need a dual spectrum sunscreen.  We recommend one w/out a ton of toxic chemicals - check out the newest options in mineral sunscreens and organic options. 

6. Wash up before bed. 

Yes, yes Mom made you wash your face and brush your teeth before bed, and we think she was on to something.  Building in a skincare routine at night can be the best time - skin that is adequately cleansed and moisturized before bedtime can reap the benefits of rest and repair while you catch up on your Zzzzz's. You'll wake with refreshed, renewed skin and will have a more streamlined morning routine.  If you don't have time in the morning, make the time at night before sleeping. 

7. Everything in Moderation!

So maybe you're enjoying your mini-spa facials in the evening now - just be careful not to load up on too many products.  You want to calm and soothe your skin, not suffocate it.  Find a simple cleanser and moisturizer that works for you and use a scrub every few days - no need to pile on loads of creams on top of serums.  We love organic skincare oils because they absorb directly into skin without leaving a weighty residue - think of them as vitamins for your skin.  Keep it simple - your skin will thank you. 

8. Stay Hydrated.

Do you drink at least 2 Liters of water a day? No? Well you should, and if your drinking caffeinated beverages, you should be adding another 8 oz. of water for each caffeinated beverage. The human body is approximately 50-60% water and loses on average 2.5 L a day in the normal activities of daily life.  We need water to function well - that includes your skin! Get one of those fancy water bottles and start drinking water! [In truth, Mom didn't really say this one, but since I learned it along the way, I thought it was worth including]. 

So there you have it!  Take care of yourself and you'll end up taking care of your skin too! And yes, you should go ahead and tell Mom she was right....even after all these years.  

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Skin Care = Self Care

Life is busy.  We live in 2012 - racing around, pushing our minds, our bodies and our devices to be faster and faster, cramming in activities with family, friends, kids, and professional obligations.  So, as we approach the supposed "golden days of summer" it seems like a fitting time to look at self care and specifically, skin care.

Maybe you're like me and wake to the alarm on your smartphone, peering down at emails, task lists, the weather report and Facebook posts with barely one eye open (truly!), before you've even taken a moment to get out of bed and greet the day.  The adrenaline jolt supercedes my need for caffeine in the morning, but likely it's not doing much for my stress management and cortisol levels.

Maybe you're morning routine is a frantic search for what to wear, what to bring with you and how to juggle the different obligations you'll meet throughout the day. Grab some breakfast on the go, wash it down with some coffee or tea and you're out the door.

Do you take time to think about your skin? Seriously? Maybe not.  Or maybe only during your morning makeup application, in an effort to conceal your not-so-favorite spots and brighten up your complexion? What about the rest of your body? Maybe some days? Maybe not.

Well I'm here to tell you that Skin Care = Self Care.

Believe it or not, your skin says a lot about your well-being, your lifestyle, your nutrition and your stress levels.   As one of the most important parts of the body, your skin interacts with the environment and is your first line of defense against external factors, like rapid temperature change, dehydration, and pathogens.

• Stress can make psoriasis or rosacea worse, result in acne that is more inflamed and more persistent, cause brittle nails and ridging of the nails, cause hair loss, cause or worsen hives, and cause excessive perspiration.

• Stress also is a known trigger or can be a worsening factor for fever blisters, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and has even been shown to impair skin barrier function and dehydrate the skin — allowing more irritants, allergens, and infectious agents to penetrate the skin and cause problems.

• Add lack of sleep and lack of exercise along with a poor diet and you've got a recipe for unhappy skin and unhappy you. 

Caring for your skin - face, body, nails and hair - requires more than jumping on the bandwagon of the next beauty sensation, or popping in for a quick mani-pedi.
Skin Care = Self Care.

Just as you may spend time considering diet and exercise or the food choices you give your family, remember that the skin care choices you make (or don't make) can affect your overall well-being, and alternately all of the other choices you make can affect your skin.  As we all prepare for summertime and more outdoor time, this is a friendly reminder to take extra precautions to care for your self and your skin, because stressed skin can be susceptible skin.  Take care of your self and protect your skin.  

Stay tuned for next post when I'll share some Skin Care Survival Tips!

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