Holistic Skin Care Treatments
Author: Fiona Shearer-Hann
Source: articledashboard.com
Going by the number of skin care treatments on the market today, it could be assumed that everyone should have perfect skin! After all, there are products for just about every form of skin imperfection imaginable. Many products (particularly those with high price tags) promise fantastic results and show you the before and after pictures to prove it. But the truth is, most of these products treat the surface of the skin only, and many of our sin problems lie much deeper.
In reality, few people are truly happy with their skin, and many spend hundred or even thousands of dollars a year in an attempt to change the appearance of their skin, most without success. No matter how good a beauty product is, if the inside of the body isn’t treated as well as the outside, fantastic results simply won’t occur. With holistic skin care, the body is treated from the inside out, as well as the outside in.
For most women, premature aging stands out as the most distressing skin problem. No one wants to look old before their time. However, years spent trying to perfect a tan, or neglect due to the time constraints imposed by a young family, can have devastating effects. With the introduction of a holistic skin care system, it’s possible to counter aging that has already occurred, and in turn, prevent the further development of wrinkling and other signs of premature aging.
For starters, the most important thing you need to do is start wearing a moisturiser with sunscreen every day (even in winter). Although this won’t reverse years of damage, it will serve to halt further sun damage as much as possible. Also, get in the habit of wearing a hat whenever you are outdoors, even if you’ve already applied sunscreen.
The next step is to look at diet. Many people nowadays consume a truly atrocious diet, full of oxidising chemicals and elements which wreak havoc on the skin, no matter how much time is put into its outward appearance. To balance this, it’s important to include as many fresh colorful vegetables as possible. If necessary, also begin taking some vitamin supplements, especially those with high quality antioxidants. Also, bear in mind that sufficient hydration helps plump out the skin, minimizing wrinkles, so be sure to drink adequate water every day, and beware fizzy drinks and those with diuretic properties.
Another aspect of holistic skin care is ensuring that your body gets adequate rest each night. If you’re routinely sleeping less than eight hours a night, you’re doing your skin a disservice. If you’re a smoker, you’ll probably have noticed the signs of aging even earlier than your non-smoking counterparts. The only answer for that is to stop now! The number of chemicals found in commercial cigarettes is mind boggling, and most are dangerous poisons. It’s no wonder smokers’ skin ages quickly. If you’re having a hard time quitting, try using some nicotine patches, or see your doctor for help.
Simply by looking after ourselves from the inside, and protecting our skin from the outside, we can take years off our appearance, and can expect youthful skin well into our forties and even beyond. Much of the damage to our skin is preventable, if not reversible, so it’s never too soon to start investing in some holistic skin care.