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W
e have many
expressions for skin, our
largest organ and according
to Chinese herbal medicine
our third lung. Many of us
claim to have developed a thick
skin when it concerns criticism.
When we say that we try to get
inside someone’s skin, we acti-
vate compassion. An artist might
want his work of art to get under
your skin, so that you continue
to process it. The basic truth
about achieving beautiful skin is
to feel comfortable in your own
skin.
All the beauty products out there
ranging from natural (fruits and
vegetables) to laboratory synthet-
ics cannot make your skin glow
if you are: Stressed, eating junk
food, sleep-deprived and seden-
tary. Your skin tells your life story.
Skin care is inside out. It is crucial
to reduce the inflammatory response.
Simply put: Stress ages and depletes
vitality. Instead of radiating happiness
and positivism, you appear negative
as you secrete toxins.
Don’t force your beauty. Enhance
it. Avoid harsh chemicals and treat-
ments. Avoid drastic changes and a
lot of makeup. Simplify with a more
natural approach. Express who you
are — not some artificial ideal. Don’t
mask the real you. Living the truth of
who you are is gor-
geous!
Know your skin type to maximize your self-care:
1- Oily to normal – shiny skin especially on the forehead,
nose and chin
2- Oily – shiny all over most of the time
3- Dry to normal – feels tight and gets dehydrated after a
few hours
4- Dry – especially around the cheek area and usually
feels and looks dehydrated
5- Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. The Mediterrane-
an diet is great for skin. Salmon and foods rich in omega
3’s make a positive impact. When it concerns your skin,
you are what you eat. Note: Sugar is inflammatory.
6- Keep your skin clean and moisturize dry skin; derma-
tologists recommend moisturizing dry skin twice a day
and overnight.
7- For oily skin use toner or natural fruit acids.
8- A little sun is healthy and mood-elevating. However,
protect your face by wearing a sunscreen.
9- Green tea is anti-inflammatory and in the lab has been
shown to heal skin.
10- Drink water to clean out toxins.
11- Exercise to shed stress hormones and improve circu-
lation.
12- Get your beauty sleep; skin regenerates and hor-
mones balance.
13- Don’t smoke and stay away from second hand smoke
and other obvious pollutants.
14- Aim for good health. When you are healthy, you look
more youthful and act that way. Illness weighs you down
and saps your energy.
15- Smile and you will look younger and prettier.
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