7 Skin Health Tips Everyone Should Know

Are you doing all you can to protect your skin and keep it healthy? Our skin is one of the most important organs of the body — it’s the largest and is unique because it forms the basis of our physical expression and appearance. So it makes sense we’d want to keep it healthy and youthful-looking!

Here are seven skin health tips you should definitely include in your daily routine:

1. Wear sunscreen
   While this one may seem like a no-brainer, you’d be surprised how few people pay attention. Even if you don’t live in a sunny environment, UV rays are present, even on a cloudy day.
2. Eat almonds
   The fatty acids in this “super food” help decrease inflammation, which, in turn, can stave off wrinkles, sagging skin, and discoloration. Fatty acids can also be found in fish, like salmon and tuna.
   
3. Avoid high-impact activities
   It may sound silly, but high-impact cardio exercises pull on the skin and can accelerate sagging and skin stress. Make sure to mix in low-impact activities, like the elliptical or biking.
   
4. Drink water
   Toxins and waste can get trapped underneath your skin. The best way to flush it all away? Drink plenty of water! Staying hydrated helps keep your skin toxin-free and maintains elasticity and moisture levels. Need a water-drinking tip? Have a glass of water with every meal and snack.
5. Get some sleep
   They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing! Lack of sleep can lead to pale, puffy skin and dark circles under the eyes. Maintaining a healthy seven to eight hours of sleep a night is a great way to keep your skin fresh. Tip: Sleeping on your back can help prevent wrinkles and sagging.
6. Don’t over-exfoliate
   Exfoliating your skin helps clear away dead skin cells, cleans pores, and can leave your skin looking fresh and clean. However, if you over-exfoliate, you can scrape away too much of the natural oils in your skin, leading to dryness and redness. Without its natural protection, exposed pores can become clogged, increasing your chances of breakouts. Here’s a tip: Green tea extract is a soothing solution, just in case you scrubbed a little too hard.
7. Take Heliocare®
   Heliocare is an oral dietary supplement that contains Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE). PLE features powerful antioxidant properties that help maintain your skin’s ability to protect itself from the harmful effects of free radicals.* It also helps your skin maintain resilience, and a healthy, more youthful-looking appearance.*

Are you already including some of these tips in your daily routine? Plan to add a few new ones?

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