Self-Care Includes Taking Great Care of Your Skin

We live in the self-care generation. Taking care of oneself to preserve mental and physical wellness is on everyone’s radar. Now more than ever, people understand how longevity and personal happiness are tied to how well we care for ourselves. From taking time to exercise, getting a massage, or unplugging from electronics, there are plenty of ways to engage in self-care. Sometimes making the optimal choices in our daily routine is a form of self-care. From choosing healthy foods, to drinking plenty of water, examples of self-care can be as simple as the choices we make each day.

Your Skin is Very Important

Self-care Includes taking great care of your skin. Your skin may be more important than you realize. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It protects your muscles, bones, internal organs, and essentially keeps everything in your body in place. It’s also a barrier against outside pollutants, germs, and toxins. Your skin helps regulate your body temperature and has the remarkable ability to heal itself from minor injuries. The flexible, water-resistant properties of skin are quite remarkable but left unprotected, skin can show signs of aging and become vulnerable to diseases.

Beauty Isn’t Just Skin Deep

We’ve all heard the phrase, beauty is only skin deep. That may be true when it comes to someone’s character, but our inner beauty can be expressed through the health of our skin. When we take care of  ourselves and engage in best practices for health and wellness, our inner health radiates outward. When it comes to skin, self-care is evident by having glowing, soft, radiant skin.

Healthy Skin is More Than Vanity

Having healthy skin that glows isn’t just about looking good. Healthy skin is required for protecting the body against harmful pathogens and toxins. While preventing signs of aging may be a primary goal and motivation for skin care, the most important benefit of healthy skin is prevention of disease.

Taking Care of Your Skin Happens Inside and Out

Taking great care of your skin topically and internally matters. Moisturizing you skin is vital. It safeguards your body from premature aging which helps your skin do its job as long as possible. Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays from the sun is also extremely important to prevent issues like cancer.  Your diet also impacts your skin health. Proper nutrition and hydration help fight diseases, pollutants, toxins, and some dermatological issues.

When it comes to self-care, it’s important to add skin care to the list. Being intentional about skin health can help avoid wrinkles, illness, and ultimately help you live a healthier, happier life. 

Stay tuned for more posts in this series on skin health.