6 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Read on as we tell you about 6 tips to protect your skin from the inside out, prevent skin cancer and achieve truly healthy skin.

Unlike the other body systems, your skin is always exposed to the environment, which includes pollution, germs, oils, heat and other potentially harmful substances. Skin is incredibly complex with multiple layers of tissues, collagens and glands. Which is why your lifestyle is the biggest factor that influences your skin. Read on as we tell you about 6 tips to protect your skin from the inside out, prevent skin cancer and achieve truly healthy skin.

1.Stick to a healthy diet.

Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits should be included in your daily diet – google image

Your body’s ability to repair damage comes from the inside, and that starts with an overall healthy lifestyle. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and high in antioxidants is good not only for your skin, but also for your entire body. Avoid processed foods and make sure dark green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and kale, as well as citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits are included in your daily diet. These foods contain nutrients that can help to reduce your risk of skin cancer by up to 50 percent and leave you with glowing, healthy skin. A British study found that people were less susceptible to sunburn after eating 1/4 cup of tomato sauce daily for 12 weeks.

2.Supplement with vitamin B3 (nicotinamide).

Vitamin B3, or nicotinamide, is good for the skin and can actually help prevent skin cancer. A recent study found that patients who have been previously diagnosed with basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers see enhanced DNA repair and decreased risk of future skin cancers by taking 500 milligrams of vitamin B3 twice daily. If you are already taking important steps to ensure you lead a healthy lifestyle, it makes sense to add vitamin B3 to your daily regimen to boost your skin’s DNA repair process while also potentially reducing your risk for skin cancer.

3. Choose skin care with DNA repair enzymes.

Sun exposure, pollution and the natural aging process damage our skin’s DNA on a daily basis, and this damage can eventually lead to pre-skin cancers or skin cancer. Luckily, you have repair mechanisms built into your body. When you get a mild sunburn, your body works to naturally heal itself with DNA repair enzymes. However, those repair enzymes only have so much capacity, and you slowly lose the ability to self-heal as you age. The good news is that you can boost your natural repair process with topical skin care that contains DNA repair enzymes derived from natural materials, such as algae and plankton. Using these products can help reverse damage to skin.

4.Wear sunscreen—always.

Early prevention is the key to avoid signs of aging and skin cancers – google image

Early—and easy—prevention is the key to avoid signs of aging and skin cancers. Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher on all exposed skin. Zinc- and titanium-based sunscreens offer superior protection to chemical formulas because they protect against both UVA and UVB. However, chemical sunscreens are sometimes more elegant in their formulations and still offer effective sun protection. Find one you like and enjoy wearing—it should be a pleasure, not a burden. Additional good sun protection habits include seeking out shade when outdoors and wearing SPF-protective clothing and hats.

5.Clean Up After Workout

Exercise is awesome! Not only for your body but also for your skin. Exercise improves blood circulation and helps bring the toxins to the surface. This makes your glow. But just don’t forget to shower or wash your face after a good workout. This will ensure that germs and dead skin cells don’t clog your pores. This is highly important, so make sure you do this when you are done with your exercises.

6. Beauty Sleep

Sleep for at least eight hours a day – google image

Sleep for at least eight hours a day to give your body enough strength and time to repair and regenerate skin cells. This will ensure that your skin looks young and fresh. Your skin will thank you in future!

With 6 tips to protect your skin from the inside out, I hope that you will have a beautiful and healthy skin.

Source: eatingwell, dermstore, bebeautiful