Sip On Some Green Tea
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Complexions are all over the place, but many people tend to have complexions that are red or blotchy. In those kinds of events, tea provides some anti-inflammatory properties that help in soothing skin. This information came from Andrea Cambio, a dermatologist in Cape Coral, Florida.
She also encourages iced tea being the best due to hot beverages having a chance to worsen redness and other symptoms of rosacea. Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels on your face.
Beyond that, green tea has also been helpful in preventing collagen destruction that is a byproduct of causing wrinkles. It also prevents sun-induced DNA damage of the skin. If you’re a coffee drinker, our suggestion is to drink more green tea instead if you’re worried about your skin.
Manage Your Stress
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Stress is something that happens all in your head of course, but it’s not always something that can’t be helped. We all get to experience stress at various points in our lives.
But one thing you might have not known until reading this article is that stress can affect our skin.
A study conducted by Stanford University found that during exam seasons, students who felt stressed out more started to have acne breakouts, compared to those who were more relaxed and calm.
The reason for that was to do with the reactions of body during moments of stress. When you’re stressed, its production of hormones rises. One such hormone is cortisol, which causes skin to be oilier. As a result, the ability to fight off acne decreases, since acne is caused by bacteria in the air.
So instead of feeling stressed out all the time, you need to find healthy ways to manage your stress. Experts suggest things like yoga, deep breathing, and meditation to be helpful to those experiencing stress. Furthermore, those practices can also keep off psoriasis, rosacea, and seborrhea too.
Make Sure You Get More Fresh Air
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If you care about the condition of your skin, you need to be mindful of the areas you spend your time in. In general, you want to avoid smoky environments if you can help it. Being around smoke overall can lead to the release of free radicals that can damage skin and speed up your aging. This information comes from Diane S. Berson, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology from Weill Medical College of Cornell University, in New York City.
But this stretches beyond smoke in public areas. You also have to be mindful of your indoors as well. Indoor pollutants can also affect your skin in a big way. As such, you want to ensure that the air quality is optimal. If you have a furnace, make sure the air filter is changed regularly. If you cook using oil, use the built-in fan.
The other thing to note is dry indoor air that can also dehydrate your skin and make facial lines more noticeable. One way to mitigate that is through a humidifier.
