Inflammation is caused by many things – sun exposure, pollution, psychological stress and pro-inflammatory foods. This puts stress on your body’s cells and they stop functioning as well as they should.
Beauty is really from the inside out – the foods you eat can really change the look and texture of your skin. So you should eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as cold water fish, and reduce your intake of sugars, starches and trans fats. Drink eight glasses of water a day and steer clear of artificially sweetened drinks. Taking an omega-3 fish oil capsule every day will also help your skin (not to mention your brain) stay its healthiest.
It’s also important to be very careful when exfoliating. When you’re forceful with your skin – over-exfoliating or using harsh products or manual tools – it’s possible to strip the surface of your skin of its natural moisture barrier, which can potentially accelerate the aging process. Test drive products to see if your skin reacts. If your skin is dry, tight or red after using a product, it’s time to reconsider. You should also look for skincare products with anti-inflammatory ingredients like vitamin C.
Your lifestyle is very important when it comes to reducing inflammation. If you’re overwhelmed with too much stress, exercising either too much or not enough, drinking too much alcohol or not getting enough sleep you’re going to see the effects on your skin.
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