- Avoid chewing gum
- don't smoke
- reduce sugar intake
- Avoid alcohol based product: anti-acne wash
- don’t avoid sunscreen
- don’t forget lips
- avoid very hot water in the shower, use warm water
- Clean and moisturize skin twice daily
- Gentle ex foliation helps, harsh products damages skin protective barrier
- avoid cranking up home heating – dehydrates you skin
- avoid picking & scratching itchy skin – can cause scarring and discolouration
- over-washing causes dry cracked skin
- minimal make up
Best foods for your skin:
- olive oil
- tomatoes
- dark chocolate
- oatmeal
- sardines
- green tea
- kale
- walnuts
- orange peel
- rosemary
- almond milk
- water
- soy
- oysters
- coffee
- kiwi fruit
- eggs
- pumpkins
- red wine
- sunflower seeds
- carrots
- mackerel
- chickpeas