HEALTHY SKINCARE HABITS Despite what TV and magazines would have us believe, there is no miracle cream that will instantly stop breakouts and leave you with soft, glowing skin. A healthy lifestyle, plenty of exercise and water, and a few good habits can make a bigger difference to your skin than any serum ever will. These are just a few habits we can adopt that can help improve acne and reduce serious breakouts. Stop touching your face Every time you touch your face, you’re transmitting whatever is on your hands directly onto your skin. You might be surprised, once you start paying attention, just how often you touch your face. When sitting at a computer all day, it’s easy to rest your face in your hands, transmitting bacteria from the keyboard, and anything else you’ve touched, right onto the problemarea. Your phone is another thing you put onto your face, without much thought for the bacteria that could be on it. Make the most of the loudspeaker function, or invest in a good pair of headphones with an in-built mic to keep your phone off your face and remember to wipe it down often. Drink enough water Maintaining hydration is essential for glowing skin, especially when trying to reduce acne. Increase water intake and you’ll see an almost immediate improvement in skin health. Skin will appear fuller, brighter, and more elastic. Work out, and wash your face Exercising enough to sweat is great to flush out toxins in the skin. Always remove all makeup before a workout, and be sure to shower, or at least wash your face, as soon as possible after working up a sweat. Take care of your pillows Always remove all makeup, wash your face before bed, andwash your pillowcases at least once a week. Bacteria will build up on pillowcases over time, through hair, skin, sweat, environment and makeup.
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