TIPS TO NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL SKIN

We all want to look good. And looking good starts with the very basics-your skin. Believe it or not  what you eat has just as much of an effect if not more than the products that you use on your face, so we decided to go to Blackdoctor.org to find out how you can eat your way to and maintain healthy skin:

Food:

• Eat fruits and vegetables that contain vitamin A, C and E. They help with blocking pollutants from penetrating the skin.
• Carrots and cabbage are rich in Vitamin A helps with dryness
• Spinach, raw nuts, and seeds have Vitamin E keeps the skin smooth
• Oranges and lemons contain Vitamin C, which keeps the skin firm, unlined and youthful. 
• Seafood and turkey is loaded with Zinc, which helps maintain collagen and elastic fibers to give skin its firmness, helping to prevent sagging and wrinkles. 
• Water is essential to maintaining your skin’s elasticity and suppleness. 
  

OK, so now that you know what to eat to get your healthy skin, now you need to know how to maintain it. Here is what Blackdoctors.org reccommends:

STEAM-try doing this right before bed. That was you can get all the dirt and the grime of the day off of your face.  This is easy just soak a cotton washcloth with warm water, wring lightly and gently place on your entire face. Steam your face for two minutes.

CLEANSE-With your pores open, next splash warm water on your face and neck. Using an all-natural cleanser (always try to use a cleanser specially formulated for cleansing the face), massage onto your wet face with a soft complexion brush, or your fingertips, in a circular motion for about 40 seconds, including your neck area. Be careful to avoid the skin around your eyes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water.

TONE Dampen cotton ball with toner and gently wipe your entire face and neck area. This lifts away any residue that you might have missed, plus closes your pores, preparing your skin for moisturizing. Note: Always use Alcohol-free toners.

MOISTURIZE In an upward, circular motion, apply a small amount of your favorite moisturizer to your face and neck areas. Moisturizers work to condition, moisten and protect your complexion.

EXFOLIATE (Once a week) Moisten your face with water.Use exfoliating gloves or a natural scrubbing brush designed for the face.
Rub your face in circular motions. Avoid scrubbing under the eyes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Apply a moisturizer containing alpha or beta hydroxy acids. These acids will continue the exfoliating process, because acids cause additional dead skin cells to slough off.
Now go get your glow on!