6 Negative Factors That Damage Your Skin

6 Negative Factors That Damage Your Skin

Make-up products, no matter how good, well-developed and advanced they are, cannot help you maintain perfect skin if you do one or some of the things we have mentioned below.

Even if you do not smoke and eat healthy food, you still need to know and do some certain things to guarantee that your skin is provided with all it needs to be glowing, smooth and healthy.

 Are you sure you do not have any bad skin habits that ruin your beauty? Today you are going to find out what you should watch for if your goal is to make your skin as beautiful and radian as possible.

1. Tanning

Spending time in the sun is fun. However, tanning is harmful to your skin and this is another bad habit you should get rid of. Tanning beds are not less harmful and damaging than the real sun. Avoid tanning and you will notice that your skin looks and feels better. Sunrays cause premature aging, blemishes, spots and other unpleasant moments. Besides, they can cause more serious issues such as skin cancer. If you want to look tanned in winter, we suggest you should use self-tanners and bronzers. They do not cause health problems yet the result is glowing sun-kissed skin.

2. Lack of sleep

The fact is that nowadays we have less and less time. We are busy at work trying to make money. Our working hours are becoming longer, while there are fewer hours left to have a good night’s rest. Sleep is needed for your whole body, skin included. Only when you are totally relaxed can your skin absorb nutrients from the creams and lotions you apply before bed. On average, a person needs around 8 hours of sleep to restore. What you can do is to start going to bed at least 30-40 minutes earlier than usual.

3. Going to bed with your make-up on

One of the most common mistakes some women do is they do not remove make-up before sleep. If this is your bad skin habit as well, there is an answer as to why your skin is not as good as you would like. Clean it every night no matter how tired and exhausted you are. It takes a couple of minutes yet one of the most important procedures to maintain healthy skin. Make-up is not the only thing you remove when you clean your face. You also remove dead skin cells, oil, dust and dirt. If your skin is sensitive, then, if you do not remove your cosmetics, in the morning you might notice rash, spots and infected eyes. So, always remember to clean your face before going to bed!

4. Using moisturizer only when your skin is dry

Moisture is always beneficial to you and your skin. Drink plenty of plain water and use moisturizing lotions and creams in order to keep your skin hydrated. Even if you think your skin does not need any additional moisture, apply moisturizing products daily. This will create a protective film on your skin that won’t let extreme temperature damage it. Apply moisturizers regardless what season it is outside. Skin likes hydration both in winter and summer.

5. Avoiding physical activity

You might never have though of it yet sports plays an important role in how good your skin looks and feels. Workouts make your blood circulate more actively. Blood in turn transports nutrients, minerals and vitamins faster. It also provides your skin cells with additional oxygen. All these factors are highly useful for your whole system. Skipping exercise is a bad skin habit. It is also bad if you suffer from stress and depression. Move more often to get rid of tension. Sports reduce weight and cellulite. So when you jog or do any kind of physical activity, you get healthier both outside and inside.

6. Unhealthy eating habits

Last but not least is the food you usually eat. Your skin will never be healthy if you do not eat enough vegetables and fruit. Fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in antioxidants. Along with nutrients, minerals and vitamins antioxidants make your skin beautiful, radiant and younger. Give preference to orange and red berries, vegetables and fruits. Avoid junk food, simple carbs and unhealthy fats. Drink plenty of water and cut back on alcohol and sodas.