At The Organic Esthetician, we're always talking healthy skin – but what does healthy skin look like? On any given day we can see thousands ads that showcase women with smooth- poreless skin. With all this exposure, it can be hard to know what genuinely healthy skin looks like. It's unrealistic to have perfect poreless skin. Healthy skin varies from person to person. Here are five signs of what healthy skin looks like.
#1. Healthy Skin Is Calm. How does your skin react when you touch it? If your skin doesn’t do anything, that is a good sign. Some people with susceptible skin avoid touching it because it will turn red immediately or cause a tingling sensation. Sometimes addressing internal inflammation may help reduce this hypersensitivity. Feeling tight or dry can be caused by using the wrong skin care products. Skin care products with a high pH or harmful ingredients can strip the skin of its healthy moisture levels. This also compromises the skin’s protective microbiome barrier and leaves skin susceptible to dryness and irritation. To help soothe and hydrate skin, use a pH-balanced skincare line like the skin hero kit
#2. Healthy Skin Looks and Feels Smooth Healthy skin looks and feels smooth. However, it is normal to have some texture. Skin that is flawless as glass is not achievable, despite what marketing may want you to believe. Most people have texture on their skin because of hair follicles. Sometimes excess texture can be caused by a buildup of dead skin cells. It may appear scaly or flaky. It is important to exfoliate regularly to avoid the build-up of dry skin. Gentle exfoliation using soft, circular motions once or twice a week can help you maintain smooth skin. If your skin is extra sensitive, start by only exfoliating once every other week—I love Green Envee papaya exfoliating wash and rejuvenating peel.
#3. Healthy Skin Is Unbroken Healthy skin does not have breaks on its surface. Sometimes cracks and breaks occur from dryness, vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or other skin issues. For example, eczema and acne can also cause broken skin. If you have persistent cracks or breaks in your skin, it is essential to get to the root cause. If you have minor cuts or scrapes on your skin, you can use topicals to help heal skin naturally, like comfrey and vitamin E. For open wounds, clean them thoroughly and seek medical attention if they don’t heal or you develop redness that spreads. Oral vitamin C and zinc can help speed up wound healing.
#4. Healthy Skin Has Consistent Color No matter what skin tone, healthy skin will have a consistent color and even skin tone. Sometimes skin discoloration is caused by hormonal imbalances or nutritional deficiencies – and it can be embarrassing to deal with hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, age spots, or melasma.
#5. Healthy Skin Is Hydrated Adequate hydration is vital for your largest organ – your skin. If you are not drinking enough water, it will show up externally. Your skin may appear dull and dry. Plus, fine lines and wrinkles might be more exaggerated. Hydrated skin will appear more smooth and supple and shine slightly in natural light. It is not oily and dry and may bounce to it when you touch it. Healthy Skin Looks Different On Everyone It’s important to recognize when your skin hints that something is going on below the surface.
The skin is a mirror of what’s going on inside and can provide valuable clues about our health. Get up close and personal with your skin and look for those clues. Then you can make lifestyle changes to support healthy and radiant skin from the inside out. One of the easiest ways to promote skin health is by drinking enough water, exercising regularly, and eating a nutritious diet – especially when you make changes to support your body moving through the seasons.
It can be overwhelming and confusing especially with all the products to choose from not to mention claims to clear, tighten and lighten overnight. It's important to consider more than what you see. Schedule a video consultation with me and I'll help you take a natural approach. I've got you!
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K Colleen-The Organic Esthetician
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