Sun causes 90% of skin ageing and skin cancer, especially on lighter skin. Outside, seek shade.
Sleeping with wrinkles is OK. Side sleepers may rub their faces against their pillows, causing friction. Long sleep causes wrinkles.
All body systems, not just skin, benefit from water.Improves kidney function (which lightens dark circles) and may help psoriasis and eczema.
Skin lags behind how we feel or what we ate last week. Added sugar and refined carbs can damage skin.
Squeezing a pimple can damage skin. Friction causes acne mechanica by pushing oil and bacteria into pores.
Hot water "melts" waxy sebum, removing moisture.Lukewarm water cleanses without stripping oils. 1-minute cleanser massage.
Makeup brushes collect bacteria, oil, dust, and sweat. Makeup smears dirt on your face. Acne, clogged pores, and inflammation result.
Stress releases cortisol. This hormone triggers fight-or-flight (which is good). Stress overrides this reaction (yep, a bad thing).
Body and skin benefit from sweating.Blood circulates during movement, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells. This brightens and heals skin.
Nicotine damages DNA. Collagen and elastin degradation. Constriction depletes oxygen, vitamins, and nutrients. Toxic mouth and cheek blackheads.
Beautiful sleep! Sleep regenerates cells.Cortisol causes discoloration and stretch marks. Sleep boosts the skin-cancer-fighting antioxidant melatonin.