Dermatologists Share 9 Personal Secrets to Make Your Skin Healthier Than Ever
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Ah, skincare. The most talked about and yet the most neglected aspect of self-care there is. Everyone wants to have great healthy, glowing skin, but there are very few that know how to get it and even fewer who end up getting the desired results!
The skin, of course, is the largest organ of the human body, and it, therefore, deserves special care and attention. Even when we try our best to ensure that we give it the best care, we often end up making mistakes, or we miss out on certain things that are essential to meet our skincare goals.
Today, we’re going to share with you nine personal secrets of dermatologists, which can make your skin healthier and more vibrant than ever!
1. Clean Your Skin Carefully!
Dermatologists recommend that you clean your skin carefully and avoid using harsh and aggressive products, as they could have a detrimental effect on your skin instead of helping it.
Products that contain ‘ceramides’ allow moisture to be retained within your skin cells, and are thus considered highly effective for skincare (1).
2. More Is Better
It is always better to use “slightly more” than what’s required of the skincare product you’re using instead of using a lesser quantity. Different skin types, absorption rates, and other factors could result in the “recommended” amounts of skincare products seem less.
So go ahead and apply some more of that sunscreen! It’s important to ensure optimal and complete coverage instead of trying to save some for another day.
3. Treating Dry Skin With Thermal Water
Thermal water has been used to treat skin conditions since ancient times, and modern medical research has backed it up as well! According to studies, thermal water is effective in treating conditions such as dry skin as well as other inflammatory skin conditions (2).
Selenium is found in thermal water, and it protects the human skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays. Thermal water also contains calcium, iron, copper, etc., all helpful in their own ways for your skin. So go ahead and opt for a thermal water spray, for your dry skin. You might get surprised with the results!
4. Less Is Better
Moments ago, we told you how “more” was better. You might be confused as to how we’re now giving you the exact opposite advice! Well, the context of the statement is slightly different here.
When you buy skincare products that are recently packed, the effectiveness of their ingredients is at its’ peak, with exposure to air, and with the aging of these ingredients in general, the effectiveness of the product might become lesser and lesser over time.
It is thus recommended by dermatologists that you buy smaller quantities of skincare products, to keep them in as fresh a state as possible, so your application of them could get you the desired “magical” results!
5. Yoga Helps!
Yoga has long been touted by not only skincare but health experts in general, as an incredibly effective mode of ensuring optimal health. Scientific studies have now suggested that doing yoga on a regular basis could make your skin healthier and better (3).
The insulin regulation and glucose control aspects of yoga are said to be helpful for skin care, and there are a lot of ongoing studies that may end up proving even more of the age-old claims behind yoga ensuring great skin.
Be on the safer side, and incorporate some yoga into your daily regimen! You (and your skin) certainly won’t be disappointed.
6. Pay Attention To Your Pillow!
If you have a pillowcase that is made of cotton, then chances are that you’re inadvertently causing your skin a lot of trouble. Cotton pillowcases could encourage allergic reactions, absorb your skin and hairs’ natural moisture, and could even harbor bacteria in their folds.
Silk pillowcases, on the other hand, are smooth and wrinkle-free, have anti-allergic properties and help your skin and hair retain their moisture, making you less prone to cracks and wrinkles in the long term (4). So do yourself a favor and switch out those cotton pillowcases for silk ones today!
7. Complete Care Is Important
There are quite a few people who use a small selection of skincare products, thinking that they wouldn’t need any more than the bare minimum. This notion is flawed, as different skin care products are important for different times of the day.
Sunscreen products, for instance, are best used during the day, 15-20 minutes before the skin is exposed to the sun (5). ‘Retinoids’, on the other hand, as recommended by dermatologists, are to be used at night for best results (6).
8. Different Products For Different Seasons
If you’re serious about your skincare, avoid using the same products throughout the year. Instead, opt for a more season-based approach to the products that you purchase and apply on your skin.
For instance, during fall, avoid using any gels and opt for thicker creams rich in vitamins C and E instead. During winter times, it’s important to keep your skin moisturized and when summer comes around, use organic oils such as apricot, olive oil, shea butter etc. to loosen up your skin!
9. Coconut Magic!
If you’re yet unaware of the nearly magical properties of coconut for skincare, you’re missing out! Coconut oil, either directly applied or consumed in coconut milk, can have several health benefits.
Research has shown coconut oil to be an incredible moisturizer, helping with skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis (eczema) and xerosis (7). Coconut oil is also said to have anti-aging properties.
So those were nine personal secrets shared by dermatologists and researchers that could help you make your skin healthier than ever!
If you follow the tips and guidelines here ardently, we do not doubt that you’ll experience marked improvement in your skin condition. Maintain a good diet, take care of what you apply to your skin, and live a happy, stress-free life. We wish you the best!
