Lifestyles and Skin

Lifestyles and Skin: Part I Noemi Iniguez

We all live our lives differently, which means that depending on our schedules, some of us may have more time for our skin care than others. Depending the way we live affects the way our skin reacts to certain situations, such as sleep deprivation, or too much junk food, and so on. Knowing what causes your skin to get blemishes or dark spots is important to not only prevent further blemishes, but it helps knowing how it affects your skin, but your body as well. By knowing the consequences of certain lifestyles or daily routines, you’ll be able to speed up the process in achieving clearer skin.

Sleep

There’s nothing like having a good night’s rest that will not only make you feel more relaxed the next day, but also having your skin rejuvenate.

According to EverydayHealth, “A good night's sleep can mean good skin health because when you’re sleep-deprived, your body makes more of the stress hormone cortisol. Elevated levels of cortisol can lead to increased stress and inflammation in the body, hurting your skin’s quality.” In other words, staying up and doing “all nighters” or simply not sleeping comfortably may produce more cortisol which causes more stress, and what does stress lead to? Acne.

While you’re dreaming, your body is basically rehydrating itself, from your skin all the way down to your internal organs, so if you don’t get enough sleep, then your body becomes inmbalance. You could possibly lose that radiant glow on your face and giving you puffy eye bags, paleness, dark circles, and even wrinkles. And even if you use our Clear Essence Platinum Line Skin Lightening Serum for your dark circles, you won’t be able to see results unless you make changes to your sleep schedule!

Cosmopolitan even emphasizes the need for sleep as not only a nourishment for your face and body, but for your brain as well. Cardellino states, “Sleep is food for your brain, body, and skin, and if you don't get enough, you deprive each of its nourishment.

‘During a good night's rest, your body works to remove dead blood cells and dead brain cells, and clears the pathways for new synapses to take place so that new blood and brain cells can replace old ones,’ says sleep expert Rebecca S. Robbins, M.D., Ph.D., researcher at Cornell University, and author of Sleep for Success!. ‘Your brain also gets rid of 60 percent more toxins when you get the proper amount of sleep,’ she adds. Overall, this helps you feel more refreshed when you get up, able to think more clearly, and gives your skin that I-woke-up-like-this #glowing look.” Cardellino continues to go down the list and even mentions that your cellphone also is not only a distraction for getting your proper beauty sleep, but even on low light, your cellphone is damaging your skin, stating that the light that gives off, reenergizes your skin and eyes, because it’s the same light that comes from the sun and EverydayHealth also offers these tips in helping you get the proper sleep you deserve:

Don't eat a big meal too late in the day.  Drink plenty of water throughout the day, but not late at night.  Sleep under a warm blanket in a cool, dark, quiet room.  Keep electronics out of the bedroom.  Use breathable cotton sheets and wash them regularly, so they don't collect dust mites and bacteria.  Use laundry detergents that don't have strong fragrances, which can be irritating to skin. 

Let’s face it, after coming home from a fun night, or from work we’re sometimes too tired to do anything, even removing our make up before bed. But, if you’re able to brush your teeth, then you’re able to remove your make up. According to ELLE, “One of the biggest mistakes women make is not properly cleansing and removing makeup at night. This clogs oil glands and impacts your makeup into your pores, which makes them appear larger. When your collagen levels decline as you get older, your pores will not snap back after becoming enlarged. Additionally, leftover makeup can lead to inflammation, which can generate free radicals and lead to breakouts.”

It’s also recommended to invest in makeup remover wipes, not just to use before you cleanse, but if you don’t have time to wash your face, then at least use a wipe so you won’t sleep with loads of make up on. Try using the Clear Essence Platinum Line Medicated Cleansing Bar, which not only helps clean your face from bacteria and oils from clogging up, but it’s a simple routine to use daily and is good for all skin types.

It’s so simple to use, that you’ll never go to bed with makeup again!

Makeup

Another note to add is that the application of makeup may also affect your skin’s pores and blemish control. For starters, you want to make sure that you are applying the thinnest products first and then work your way to the thicker products. By doing so, you’re letting your make up set right and this tip also goes for your beauty regime, so that pores won’t stay clogged. In order to prevent dryness and uneven skin tone, you must apply sunscreen before your make up—always. In fact, even if you don’t wear makeup, you should still be wearing sunscreen regardless. You also want to make sure that using beauty products that are old should be thrown out. This can be tricky since makeup industries never seem to have clear expiration dates on their products, but here’s a guide by MAKEUP.com which perfectly sums up how long we should be using certain products:

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Mascara—3 Months

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Liquid liners—6 Months

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Foundation—6 Months

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Lipgloss—1 Year

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Concealer—1 Year

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Nail Polish—2 Years

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Lipstick—2 Years

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Powders—2 Years

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Eye Shadow/ Bronzer/ Blush—2 years

Diet

If you wish to seek clearer and healthier skin then step away from the junk food! Like sleep deprivation and makeup, excessive junk food may lead to acne prone skin to react to the toxins by breaking out even more! Mayo Clinic states, “A diet high in processed or refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats promotes skin aging.” Try adding more foods that are healthy for your skin which not only will give you a nice glow, but it also helps support your skin in protecting and fighting off bacteria from entering into your body when you get cuts or blemishes.

Eating healthy can also help support your skin during the summer where not only is sunscreen even more required, but high temperatures, means dry skin, so eat food that will reduce dryness and prevent aging. If you already have dry skin, then not only will changing your diet help, but using our Clear Essence Platinum Line Beautifying Milk will help not only with dryness, but even out your skin tone, leaving you with an even toned glow! But clear skin starts from the inside out, so knowing what your skin relies heavily on should help you get started on how to protect your skin—with water. Our skin is mostly made up of water, so the more water you drink, the more hydrated your skin stays, plus it helps flush away any toxins, so drink up! Another basic necessity that should be in your diet is fruit and vegetables.

Though there may be a lot to choose from, certain fruits and veggies help your skin differently. Fitness Magazine offers a list on the specifics of what certain foods help your skin such as:

Get Glowing Skin with Chocolate Cocoa not only gives you a nice glow, but eating dark chocolate has a high level of antioxidants, where if you were to apply it on your face, it temporarily reduces puffiness. Yogurt Prevents Wrinkles To be specific, Greek yogurt helps skin stay firm which helps prevent lines on the face. Protect Your Face with Pomegranate Pomegranate has polyphenol antioxidants which help regulate blood flow in the skin giving it that natural blush. You can also use this fruit as a moisturizer and helps focus on reducing wrinkles. Get Soft Skin with Walnuts Walnuts help even out skin texture and helps produce more collagen production. Use Peppers for Crow’s Feet Not only can you use bell peppers, but specifically green and yellow veggies help prevent wrinkles, especially around the eyes. Eating these types of veggies also help sensitive skin with sun exposure.

Eat Sunflower Seeds for a Brighter Complexion Sunflower seed help you protect your skin from the sun because of the Vitamin E the seeds contain. Eat Kidney Beans to Fade Blemishes Kidney beans have a high amount of zinc, which helps prevent blemishes. Zinc contain sources that help heal skin. Get Even Skin Tone with Soy Soy contains protein that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, so substitute your cup of milk with soy milk or eat edamame!

Stay Young with Oatmeal Oatmeal requires less processing which means most of the vitamins stay in the oatmeal and go into your body, which helps keep blood sugar stable. Keeping your blood sugar stable helps prevent the creation of excess hormones which can lead to wrinkles. Use Green Tea to Reduce Redness Green tea has antioxidants that not only help reduce redness, but you can also apply it to your face to calm eye puffiness.

When it comes to taking care of your skin, your skin reacts to certain lifestyle choices. Of course there will be days where you fall asleep late because of studying exams, sometimes it has to be done. But know that not only doing “all nighters” on a daily basis harmful to your skin, but it can also throw off your body physically and mentally. Moderation is the key to not only perfect skin but a lifestyle that will help stay glowing physically and internally. If you do stay up late, don’t forget to wash your face! Remember, leaving make up overnight will instantly be regretted later when your pores clog up and blemishes appear! Just like how you brush your teeth at night, you should be washing your face. Lastly, you are in control of what you eat, so if you want to stop seeing blemishes, start with what you eat! Your body is a temple and should be taken care of, start with the inside and work your way out! These lifestyles not only affect your energy, but your energy also affects your confidence within your own temple. Take charge of your body and let the real you shine through! The difference will be clear.

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