How to get healthy skin blog

As we start to put away our summer clothes and get the winter warmers out, let’s not forget to prepare our skin for the autumn winds as well.

At this time of year our skin will retain a lot less moisture because of the cooler, drier air. Our skin is also being sapped of moisture indoors as the central heating goes on for prolonged periods of time. Key symptoms of “autumn skin” include dryness, fine lines, dull and sallow skin tone, sun and age spots. Some minor adjustments in our skincare routine can help keep our skin looking as fresh and vibrant as it did in the summer.

Exfoliate the face and body with a gentle scrub to prevent the build up of dead cells which gives our skin that dull, lifeless look. For your face, try AD skin synergy’s Essential Cleansing Balm along with the muslin face cloth. This will gently give your skin a thorough cleansing which will keep your complexion radiant.

With all the elements that will dry out our skin, using a good moisturiser and drinking lots of water are vital to keep it hydrated. Both the Radiant Skin Moisturiser and the Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil are excellent at keeping the skin nourished and well moisturised. These are great to use on your body too.

Also if you can, try and have a steam sauna. Steaming your skin is a highly effective way of helping to keep your skin healthy. Amongst other benefits, this is a great way to improve your blood circulation, enhance detoxification processes and deep clean and rejuvenate your skin.

If there is one thing every woman wants it’s great looking skin. A flawless, radiant complexion is what we all aspire to, Skincare rich in vitamins and minerals such as AD skin synergy is essential as well as a diet rich in vitamins and minerals are the best ways to get beautiful looking skin.

Vitamins

Vitamins C and E are fantastic for countering the effects of sun exposure, with vitamin E being especially beneficial in reducing photo damage, wrinkles and improving skin texture.  To get more vitamin C, eat citrus fruits and vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens and Vitamin E is found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus.

Vitamin A: this is vital for the maintenance and repair of the skin tissue; without it your skin will appear dry and flaky. Food sources for vitamin A include beef and lamb liver, cod liver oil, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and spinach.

Vitamin B Complex: the B vitamin Biotin is a nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail, and hair cells. This complex gives the skin a healthy glow, while improving its overall tone. Vitamin B is found in many foods, including bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and rice.

Vitamin K works to improve the appearance of wrinkles and creams that contain this are great for reducing dark circles under the eyes. Foods that contain vitamin K are spinach, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, celery, okra, lettuce and cabbage.

Minerals

Selenium: helps protect skin from sun damage. The best sources of selenium include whole-grain cereals, seafood, garlic and eggs.

Copper: Together with vitamin C and zinc, it helps to develop elastin, the fibers that support skin structure from underneath. It is found in meat, fish, oysters, brazil and cashew nuts, poppy and sunflower seeds.

Zinc: this works to keep the skin clear and helps fight acne. Sources of zinc include oysters, lean meat, and poultry.

While getting ready to go to bed after a hard day’s work, does your routine include cleansing your face, or are you happy to wake up in the morning with panda eyes and lipstick on your pillow??

Our skin takes a battering every day; in addition to dealing with the sun, wind and rain, it is also affected by central heating and air conditioning. Over time these elements play a large part in drying out our skin and making it look older, so a daily cleansing routine is a must as this will keep our skin looking young and blemish-free for longer.
Taking care of your skin may sound like a lot of hard work but a good cleansing routine doesn’t need to take any longer than a few minutes. Traditionally we have been taught to cleanse, tone and moisturise; while some women discard toning because they feel it makes no difference, the general consensus is that two key elements of any skin care routine are cleansing and moisturising.

Whatever you do, use products that work in harmony with the PH balance of your skin. Try AD skin synergy’s Essential Cleansing Balm which not only cleanses your skin, but thoroughly glides away stubborn make up too!

Radiant Skin moisturiser in the day time which, in addition to nourishing the skin, helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines. For night, check out the award winning Nourishing Night Treatment Facial Oil; this will keep the skin hydrated and nourished as you sleep.If you have never really paid attention to your skin before, start now. In short while you will start to notice that your skin looks and feels better; a few minutes invested in looking after your skin are a few minutes well spent!

While the heat and a little extra colour makes us feel great, staying out in the sun too long can wreak havoc on our skin. Excessive exposure to the sun is one of the major causes of premature skin ageing.

If you stayed out a little too long in the heat this summer, don’t fret. There are some very practical things you can do to help repair damage the sun may have caused. Keeping the skin well hydrated in the weeks following sun exposure is the best way to restore it back to health and keep it looking fresh and radiant.

Your moisturiser should contain vitamin E and rosehip oil of some kind as minimum; vitamin E is great for helping repair the skin after sun exposure including minor sun burn, and rose hip oil has excellent skin regeneration properties and is used to fight wrinkles, restore firmness and as a remedy for sun damaged skin.

AD skin synergy’s award-winning Nourishing Night Treatment facial oil is great as an after sun, as it keeps the skin nourished for 24 hours and the skin’s hydration increases by over 60% just 30 minutes after it is applied!

While this takes care of nourishing the skin from the outside, you can assist in the healing process from within. Drink lots of water on a daily basis to help retain that dewy, fresh faced look.