Did you know that skin is the body’s largest organ? In fact, the average person has roughly 21 square feet of skin, which renews itself every 28 days! What?! This often overlooked organ is responsible for many functions, including keeping the body at the right operating temperature as well as being a front-line indicator of potential health issues. Taking care of your skin in all seasons is important not only for skin health but overall good health and well-being. Here are some tips on maintaining healthy skin.
Hydration – Skin needs to be hydrated in order to function properly. One walk down a retail store aisle will give you a plethora of options for lotions, balms, and all kinds of products designed specifically for skin. Two key elements are hydrating skin from the inside and outside. Inside, drinking water can have a lasting impact on skin function – so drink up! Most of us drink too little water and range from mildly to moderately dehydrated. If you’re active outdoors, you need to drink even more water.
Dry air and hot sun can have long-term negative impacts on skin health. Wear sunscreen, and use Wanae Move, a balm utilizing our farm-to-shelf hemp plants to provide optimal hydration and targeted relief for itchy areas. Hemp plants, used to create CBD oil, can support skin health — especially for those who may experience itchy dry spots or bothersome inflammation.
Cleansing - In order for the skin to maintain healthy growth, old skin needs to come off. And what better place than in the shower or bath! Exfoliating and properly cleansing the skin can help your body purify and produce appropriate oil to maintain health and elasticity. Turn down the hot water in the shower or bath, though. Too-hot showers can remove healthy oils on the skin that help to fight infection and germs. Cleansing and exfoliating on a regular basis can help your skin to look new and soft. It is important to follow up a cleansing routine with proper moisturizers and hydration.
Diet - Of course, diet can play a huge role in how our skin looks and feels. One of the biggest culprits of skin conditions is too much processed sugar and refined carbs in our diet. Processed sugar not only has a dehydrating effect on our skin but it also binds to the proteins that we need in order to maintain beautiful skin. When this binding occurs, the protein becomes weak, resulting in skin that has a lackluster complexion.
Lesson for the day? Take care of your skin! Whether it is applying sunscreen during the summer or slathering on lotion during the winter. Make skin a priority in your self-care routine year round.