Everyone knows the expression your eyes are the window to your soul, but did you know that your skin, especially the skin on your face, is the portal to your overall health? It\u2019s true. Think about it. Your skin is your largest organ, occupying approximately 18.5 square feet from head to toe. So when you sit outside under the blazing sun without sunscreen or chain smoke ciggies on girls night out, your face pays the burnt, wrinkly, dull-looking price. Considering it\u2019s your body\u2019s thermostat, contains four touch receptors and is what keeps your Bumble profile in circulation, here are seven don\u2019ts to keep in mind.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t Yo-yo Diet <\/strong> Don\u2019t Pour a Second Cup of Coffee<\/strong> Don\u2019t Neglect Your Under Eyes <\/strong> Don\u2019t Eat Too Much Salt <\/strong> Don\u2019t Scrub Off Makeup<\/strong> Don\u2019t Pick <\/strong> Don\u2019t Be a Lip Licker <\/strong> Everyone knows the expression your eyes are the window to your soul, but did you know that your skin, especially the skin on your face, is the portal to your overall health? It\u2019s true. Think about it. Your skin is your largest organ, occupying approximately 18.5 square feet from head to toe. So when you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84351,"featured_media":116460,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64585],"tags":[83292,81720],"class_list":["post-116459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty","tag-top-story","tag-topstory"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nYo-yo dieting is a big no-no for your face…and your sanity. For starters, inconsistent or inadequate nutrition that has your body mass and weight moving up and down the scale can contribute to decreased elasticity and reduced collagen in your skin. \u201cThis is part of the reason why specialists will recommend a two-pound maximum weight loss goal per week because your skin needs time to adapt to the loss of mass,\u201d explains Dr. Manish Shah, a plastic surgeon in Denver. \u201cYour skin needs to be nourished from the inside many of the trend diets like Keto and Paleo focus on one group of food and though it can help keep a caloric deficit, it can also create a deficit of the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to keep your skin looking healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cExcessive amounts of caffeine can increase the levels of insulin and cortisol in the system,\u201d explains Dr. Shah.\u00a0 Particularly when your coffee isn\u2019t organic. (Tip: organic coffee contains less acidity than regular coffee, so is the better choice considering acidity increases inflammation in your body.) Insulin increases inflammation and cortisol, a.k.a: the stress hormone, can mix up your sleeping habits and contribute to continued stress which can lead to sleep deprivation. \u201cSleep deprivation prevents that regenerative rest our skin and mind need to stay healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nYou think you can get away with using your face cream as your under-eye cream but you can\u2019t. You need a specific under-eye cream to protect and ward off crow\u2019s feet, bags and dehydration. “The skin around your eyes is the thinnest and has very few oil glands,” says Dr. Shah, who recommends opting for one with peptides to boost your epidermis\u2019 collagen levels. \u201cThey work to stimulate collagen production and prevent fine lines,\u201d adds Dr. Shah. \u201cOther notable ingredients are caffeine and nicotinic acid (a form of the B vitamin niacin), to reduce puffiness, lines, wrinkles and under eye circles.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThere are more reasons than one to put down the extra-large bag of salt and vinegar chips, but when it comes to your epidermis, we\u2019re focusing on dehydration and bloating. \u201cAn excess of salt in your diet is detrimental to your kidneys, your cardiovascular health and your skin,\u201d affirms Dr. Shah. \u201cSalt absorbs moisture and it can aid in making your skin look dry and less vibrant.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nYour face already goes through enough 24\/7 so don\u2019t add extra wear and tear to it by vigorously rubbing your eyes and skin to remove the day\u2019s makeup. Being gentle is key. According to Dr. Shah, demonstrating patience while removing makeup from the eye area is crucial. He recommends using cotton or another soft product, coated well with your favorite makeup removing solution, and holding over the eye area first to break the products down, before slowly wiping the makeup away.<\/p>\n
\nYes, it\u2019s one part tempting, another part frustrating, but don\u2019t pick your pimples or anything else on your face. You’re not a dermatologist or licensed aesthetician. It’s one of the biggest assaults against your skin and can have permanent effects. “The more people press and manipulate blemishes, the more inflammation they create underneath,” explains Dr. Shah. “The result is scars, pockmarks, and discoloration that can become permanent.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s a myth that you can become addicted to your lip balm, but it\u2019s still no reason to lick your lips, you\u2019re actually making them dryer because the water in your saliva evaporates, leaving your lips dry and cracked. “Saliva can contain bacteria and irritants, so you can end up with a rash around the lips as well,” says Dr. Shah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"