The condition of your skin usually paints a pretty good picture of your overall health. Poor diet, a non-existent skincare routine, or a generally unhealthy lifestyle will usually affect its overall appearance.
Radiant skin can make look younger and healthier, which in turn can give you a huge confidence boost. If you have dull and lifeless skin and want to give it a healthy, vibrant glow, there are lots of things you can do to help. Here are 3 things that can help improve skin health.
Keep Your Skin Hydrated
When you are dehydrated, skin can become itchy, dull in appearance, and fine lines can become more apparent, which can result in premature aging. Drinking 2-3 liters of water a day will make a massive difference to your skin health.
Fine lines will be plumped, and your skin will develop a natural, healthy glow. Your body loses a lot of water during the day, so you must keep it topped up.
Excessive washing can also contribute to skin dehydration so, where possible, keep showers to around 5 – 10 minutes maximum. If you enjoy having a long hot soak in the bath, avoid using bath products that could dry out your skin and apply a good moisturizer afterward.
Use CBD oil to promote healthy skin
CBD (short for cannabidiol), is one of over 100 cannabinoids extracted from the leaves, stalks, and flowers of hemp plants then mixed with a carrier oil for easier intake. CBD oil provides a wide range of uses and benefits, one of which is its positive effects on the skin.
CBD is not only packed with antioxidants which help to reduce cell damage, but also contains fatty acids such as Omegas 3 & 6 that are used in many anti-aging skincare products. These assist with collagen production, which can make the skin feel tighter and look healthier.
CBD oil can also help to accelerate the repair of dry skin and is known to reduce sebum production, which can help with more complex skin conditions such as acne. CBD oil is administered by placing a few drops on the tongue and is also available in various other forms, such as gummies or capsules.
Avoid excessive sun exposure
Who doesn’t love relaxing the sunshine? The sun beating down on you can make you feel positive and calm, and is effectively a free-of-charge mood enhancer. On the flip side, it can have adverse effects on your skin. Sun exposure can cause the skin to lose elasticity and become more wrinkled and is also one of the main causes of skin cancer.
To protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays when sunbathing, apply a high protection sunscreen regularly throughout the day. Using a moisturizer or foundation with a built-in SPF is a great way to protect your face and will minimize the risk of premature aging. If you are desperate for a bit of added color, applying fake tan and spending a good amount of time in the shade is a far healthier way to go about it.