50 Tips for Healthier Skin at Any Age

It’s important to remember that your skin is a giant organ, and just like the heart or lungs, you need to take care of your skin to ensure it performs at it’s peak. When your skin is healthy, you feel better and look younger. You also work to prevent more serious illnesses such as skin cancer. The fifty tips below will help you improve your skin and keep it healthy no matter if you are fifteen or sixty-five.

Protection from the Sun

Surely everyone has heard of the damaging effects the sun has on skin. The next time you walk outside, keep in mind that whether it’s cloudy or sunny, the sun is reaching your skin. Follow these steps to make sure you keep your skin safe and healthy.

1. Sunscreen. Protect your skin from the sun. Apply sunscreen every time you go out in the sun, even in the winter. Find a good quality sunscreen that will not add unnecessary oils to your skin.
2. Lips. Don’t forget your lips, too. Lipstick or balm with SPF will keep your lips in good shape, especially if it is of the glossy variety.
3. Cover up. Cover your arms and legs with lightweight clothes in the summer, and remember to apply sunscreen underneath. Also, find some fun hats to wear. Not only will you be protecting your skin, but you can make a fashion statement as well.
4. Stay in. Stay out of direct sunlight from 10 am to 3 pm. This is when the sunlight is at it’s peak and can do the most damage to your skin.
5. Sunglasses. The skin around our eyes is very sensitive. That’s where crow’s feet begin to show, too. Wear sunglasses when you go outside for added protection to that sensitive area.
6. Head. Your scalp gets a direct hit from the sun all the time. If putting sunscreen on it isn’t an option, then wear some type of covering like a wide-brimmed hat or scarf to protect it from the sun.
7. After-sun care. Just in case you forgot to protect your skin and got a little too much sun, be sure to apply an after-sun product to your skin. Something as simple as aloe vera straight from the plant will do, or get creative and make one of these soothing lavender after-sun ointments.
8. Tanning beds. Keep in mind that tanning beds emit the same UV light that the sun does, so they are not a safer alternative to being in the sun. If you feel you must use a tanning bed, then apply sun screen just as you would if you planned to be in the sun.