Many people dream about perfect, flawless skin and wonder why healthy skin is so difficult to get. In this article, Calypso Cavallo tells your everything you need to know to reach your dream skin!
Healthy skin starts with healthy body!
The skin is not wrapping paper around our body; it is its largest organ and the one that reflects health the most. Many internal conditions cause skin problems.
The best way to have healthy skin is to be healthy overall. It is crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet. Abuses are the enemy of healthy skin. Smoking, drinking large amounts of alcohol, consuming too much junk food, not staying hydrated… All those bad habits ruin the skin. Even the best skincare products won’t be efficient if there is no effort to be healthy.
Stay hydrated!
The best ally of healthy skin is proper hydration! Increasing daily water intake can do wonders for the skin and helps to clear it. Most people don’t drink enough water and do not know it affects their skin and overall health.
Calypso Cavallo has a fantastic tip for those who have trouble drinking enough water throughout the day. “I don’t like plain water and used to drink barely, which caused me health problems. It all changed when I got myself one of those big plastic glasses with a straw and added a bag of fruit tea, making myself a sugar-free iced tea to sip all day. Get yourself a cute-looking water bottle or glass you keep with you all day long, and you will end up sipping it without even noticing!” she said.
While having a drink to celebrate is fine, abusing alcohol cause dehydration and poor-looking skin. Swap that second margarita for a virgin one!
You are what you eat!
Diet is essential for healthy skin. Many foods trigger skin conditions such as acne. Junk food contains everything to avoid to get radiant skin: too much grease, salt, and sugar. The best foods to eat for glowing skin are fresh fruits and veggies.
“While you cannot sustain on raw veggies and fruits alone, consuming plenty of those foods daily is beneficial for your skin,” Calypso Cavallo says.
Skincare is crucial
Eating well and staying hydrated is essential to having healthy skin. However, never underestimate the importance of skincare!
Skincare is crucial as it cleans and protects the skin. A proper skincare routine helps to get and keep radiant skin.
Wash your face!
Everyone has heard someone giving this advice “if you have acne or clogged pores, wash your face daily.” It is not an old wives’ tale! Washing our faces twice a day helps eliminate dirt and oil excess and avoid those elements from clogging pores and causing breakouts.
“While it is not necessary to spend tons of money on a face cleanser, using an efficient one every day makes the difference in getting healthy skin,” Calypso Cavallo says.
Moisturize and protect
Dry or irritated skin is never pretty. Use moisturizers adapted to your skin type twice daily to get healthy and radiant skin.
“If you can afford several products, the best is to get a high-quality serum you will use at night, as serum delivers the active ingredients deeper into the skin than creams or gel,” Calypso Cavallo says. “For the day, use a cream with an SPF or add a good layer of sunscreen before you head out. UV light fastens skin aging,” she adds.
Avoid nasty ingredients!
When shopping for beauty products, it is essential to check the ingredient list to ensure they do not contain any harmful ones. Some shady skincare ingredients can cause issues ranging from rash to cancer. Check this article to learn more about nasty ingredients in skincare.