#HealthBytes: For golden glowing skin, follow these 5 simple hacks
Cliche as it sounds, everyone wants to have a beautiful, healthy skin. But so much pollution and extended exposure to sun can badly impact one's skin cells, and thus ruin skin's health. There are certain measures that you can take so as to get a healthy and beautiful looking skin. Here we list 5 simple techniques you can follow for glowing skin.
Drink plenty of water for great skin health
For more reasons than one, staying dehydrated is a bad idea. Amongst other things, it is extremely bad for your skin. So, make sure you drink plenty of water for beautiful, glowing, and healthy skin. Doctors usually recommend a daily intake of 8 to 12 glasses for your overall good health. And come to think of it, this is one of the easiest hacks.
Get rid of stress for better skin health
A Stanford University study suggested that students who feel more tensed during exam time have more severe acne-breakouts than the ones who are stress-free. Stress releases certain hormones in body, like cortisol, that are responsible for making skin oilier and can reduce its ability to fight-off acne causing bacteria. To keep stress at bay, try recreational activities like going for walks, running, meditation, yoga.
Keep your exposure to sun in check
It's a no-brainer to minimize your sun exposure if you want a healthier skin. But mind it, sun can enter your space in more ways than you expect. Sometimes, indoor sun-rays trespassing like at home, in office, or in cars can also damage your skin health. We suggest you to use a sun-screen, wear full-sleeve clothing to reduce your indoor sun-exposure.
Sound, full night's sleep is imperative for skin care
Research finds not getting enough sleep can cause acne and other skin problems. This is because lack of sleep induces stress, and stress, as mentioned, releases coritsol and other hormones, that are ultimately going to ruin your skin. So, while easier said than done, we suggest you to make it a habit to get a satisfying, sound 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
Opt for natural skin care products
Certain unnatural and packaged skin and hair care products, ie. conditioners, creams etc. can block the pores on your skin and cause acne, and other issues. A general piece of advice would be to avoid the products that contain wax or oil in them, and opt for more natural product options ie. water-based products.
