How to Get Clear, Glowing Skin
Are you struggling with acne and not sure how to clear up your skin?
You’ve probably tried a lot of different treatments, one leaving you more disappointed than the other.
It can be difficult to find an effective regimen for healing your acne or the right combination of products and home care that will show results not just in theory, but in your specific case as well.
And after you’ve been trying for so long, it can get draining. And disheartening.
But smooth, healthy, and vibrant skin is not impossible to achieve. With the right approach, you can slowly begin to rebuild your skin’s barrier and heal from the inside out. It takes patience and determination, but it’s possible and still within your reach to get the results you want.
You’d never take clear skin for granted. So, in this article, we’d like to share with you some must-know tips on how to get it.
Let’s begin.
Take good care of your body
Although it’s a myth that acne is caused by poor hygiene, more and more research has shown that diet and skin issues are definitely linked.
While it’s important to also use high-quality products that are a smart choice for your type of acne, it can be helpful to also supplement your treatment with self-care routines that soothe your skin and leave it feeling as smooth and healthy as it can be.
If you want clear skin (and to be able to maintain it long-term), you need to look after your body. This boils down to 3 key components: nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
When it comes to diet, here are some main guidelines you should be following:
Minimize saturated and trans fats as much as possible. (this includes fast food and products high in fat like dairy)
Avoid starchy foods (refined carbs) like white bread, pasta and sugar.
Incorporate a lot of heart-healthy fats into your diet like nuts, seeds, and avocados.
Binge on foods rich in antioxidants like blueberries, goji berries, spinach, strawberries, and dark chocolate. (this is especially helpful if you’re dealing with stubborn acne scars)
Stay hydrated throughout the day (aim for 8 glasses of water by the end of the night).
Focus your daily meals on staple foods that help fight acne and reduce flare-ups like whole-grain bread, carrots, brown rice, kale, sweet potatoes, and legumes.
While nutrition can be the cornerstone to long-term healthy skin, you shouldn’t overlook other lifestyle aspects that might be contributing to breakouts. So make sure you’re also getting enough sleep (aim for 8 hours of rest each night) and exercising regularly (at least 3 times per week).
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s move on to our next point.
Know which products are good for you (and which you should stay away from)
This is one of the most important pieces of advice to remember when struggling with acne.
Using the right products will help heal your skin, and repeatedly using pore-clogging, harsh products will only delay your progress.
You need to find the highest quality for your daily products, with active ingredients that work towards and not against repairing your skin’s healthy barrier. This means making an effort to read labels, learning about toxins that can trigger breakouts or asking for guidance from a professional.
Important note: the FDA does not regulate terms like non-comedogenic. So just because a label says the product doesn’t clog your pores doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. This is why it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the ingredients and choose carefully.