Radiant, natural glowy skin: It’s what so many of us want.
In fact, the association recommends not using tons of products on your skin.
It can also irritate your skin and make signs of aging more noticeable."
So the first step to getting glowy skin: keep it simple.
Here’s a few other tips to keep in mind!
Drink lots of water and eat foods rich in antioxidants
Your diet is where skincare really starts.
According to researchers, there is a potential link between water intake and skin complexion.
Drinking excessive amounts of water probably won’t help, the study and other doctors note.
“Excessive hydration is unlikely to benefit the skin,” Kathleen C. Suozzi, M.D., toldEveryday Health.
Incorporating antioxidant-rich foods into your diet is another easy way to attain skin that has a natural glow.
In terms of your skin, you are what you eat.
TheAmerican Academy of Dermatology Associationhas a guide for how to wash your face most effectively.
Lukewarm water is best.
Keep it simple by applying cleanser with clean fingers.
Be gentle on your skin and avoid scrubbing.
Rinse with lukewarm water and dry off with a soft towel.
Then, apply moisturizers if you have itchy or dry skin.
It’s important not to over-wash your face, too.
Only wash your face two times a day or after sweating.
Say it with us: Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!
Sunscreen should be a staple of your morning routine, according toJohns Hopkins Medicine.
When you’re out in the sunshine, your skin absorbs UV light.
Exposure to UV rays can speed up the aging process for your skin.
John Hopkins Medicine recommends wearing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapplying every two hours.
But some may find sunscreen chalky, greasy, or heavy on their skin.
To attain and maintain glowy skin, sunscreen is a must.
Certain vitamins and bioactives play key roles in your skin’s health and appearance, according toMind Body Green.
Vitamin E is another vitamin that can play a role in getting that desired glow.
Another ingredient to look out for is vitamin A.
Remember, collagen is that all-powerful protein that keeps skin looking youthful.
Relax with a face mask
Skincare and self-care have come to be synonymous.
Face masks can be the quickest way to get your beautiful skin to glow.
Celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas taughtGood Housekeepinga simple recipe for your own at-home face mask.
If you resist snacking on the combo, mix all the ingredients together and apply.
you’re able to rinse the mixture off after about five minutes.
“It’s soothing and tightens pores,” Vargas told Good Housekeeping.
It only takes a few simple steps.
Go on and get that glow.
