.Skin care: 5 skin-healthy tips

1. Sun protection is essential.

Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important ways to care for it. Sun exposure over a lifetime can cause wrinkles, age spots, and other skin issues, as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.

To get the most comprehensive sun protection:

Apply sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15. Apply sunscreen liberally and reapply every two hours — or more frequently if you're swimming or sweating.

Seek out some shade. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when its rays are at their strongest.

Put on protective clothing. Wear tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats to protect your skin. Consider laundry additives, which give clothing an extra boost of colour.

2. Avoid smoking.

Smoking ages your skin and contributes to wrinkles. Smoking constricts the tiny blood vessels in the skin's outermost layers, reducing blood flow and making the skin paler. This also depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients, both of which are essential for skin health.

Cigarette smoking also harms collagen and elastin, the fibres that give your skin strength and elasticity. Furthermore, smoking-related repetitive facial expressions, such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep smoke out, can contribute to wrinkles.Furthermore, smoking increases your chances of developing squamous cell skin cancer. Quitting smoking is the best way to protect your skin. Consult your doctor for smoking cessation advice or treatments.

3. Be gentle with your skin.

Daily cleansing and shaving can harm your skin. To remain gentle:

 Limit your bath time. Long showers or baths with hot water remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or shower time and use warm, not hot, water.

Strong soaps should be avoided. Strong soaps and detergents can strip your skin of its natural oils. Instead, use gentle cleansers.

Shave with caution. Apply shaving cream, lotion, or gel before shaving to protect and lubricate your skin. Use a clean, sharp razor for the closest shave possible. Shave in the direction of hair growth rather than against it.

Allow to air dry. After washing or bathing, pat or blot your skin dry gently with a towel, leaving some moisture on your skin.

Hydrate dry skin. If your skin is dry, use a moisturiser that is appropriate for your skin type. Consider a for daily use.

4. Maintain a healthy diet

A healthy diet can assist you in looking and feeling your best. Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. The link between diet and acne is not well understood, but some research suggests that a diet high in fish oil or fish oil supplements and low in unhealthy fats and processed or refined carbohydrates may promote younger-looking skin. Keeping your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

5. Deal with stress

Uncontrolled stress can cause your skin to become more sensitive, resulting in acne breakouts and other skin problems. Take steps to manage your stress to promote healthy skin — and a healthy state of mind. Get enough sleep, set reasonable limits, reduce your to-do list, and make time for things you enjoy. The outcomes may be more dramatic than you expect.