5 Ways To Improve Skin Health In Dubai
Your skin is the mirror to your health and age. Lined, acne-marked skin gives the impression of you being an older person in frail health. On the other hand, skin that is soft and plump tells the story of inner health and fitness. Which one would you rather have?
If you choose the latter, then you must take immediate steps to make your skin healthy and beautiful. The harsh weather in Dubai may have robbed some of your skin’s beauty – but here are a few tips to try:
#1 Restore the skin’s collagen content.
Collagen is the protein that builds the skin’s membranes and restores tissue health. Lack of collagen results in aging, lined and acne-ridden skin. Collagen content in the skin may reduce due to poor diet, poor skin hygiene, low cellular repair rate, environment factors (such as the dry weather in Dubai), inadequate sleep, hormonal imbalances, etc. It is important for the skin to have its requisite amount of collagen to ensure elasticity and softness. Getting regular facials and using collagen boosting products can help, but a more effective method is to undergo a derma roller treatment. The derma roller uses a set of thin needles in targeted areas of the skin, which cause surface punctures. This causes minor trauma that the skin rushes to cure, by infusing a blood clot at the site. This produces collagen at the site of the trauma to repair the wound – and the pocked and scarred skin is repaired naturally with the infusion of required collagen. The derma roller treatment is quite popular in Dubai – but enlist the help of an experienced doctor for it.
#2 Stay away from the sunlight.
The harsh sunlight in Dubai robs the skin of its youthful radiance. Harmful UV rays cause dryness, acne, aging, oiliness, fine lines and wrinkles. It is always best to keep the skin away from direct sunlight, or to create a barrier with a layer of sunblock (SPF 30 or higher). It is not advisable to step outside between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm, when the sunlight is strong. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before stepping out, and reapply every three hours.
#3 Drink a lot of water.
Water is a wonderful substance for overall good health. It helps in the transport of nutrients, aids toxin and waste removal, and regulates skin temperature. The higher your intake of water every day, the more hydrated your skin will be. Hydrated skin retains its fresh youthful radiance and is able to stave off signs of aging, tanning and other skin ailments. Aim to drink at least one litre of water every day, if not more, especially if you are in airconditioned spaces all day. Water consumed via homemade soup, green/ginger/chamomile tea and low fat dairy products is also acceptable. However, stay away from fizzy colas and sugary drinks and food – these aggravate existing skin conditions and age the skin much faster.
#4 Maintain a daily cleansing and moisturising routine.
Your skin benefits greatly if it is clear of grime and dead skin cells. The uppermost layer of the skin has a profusion of dead cells, dried oil and moisture, and also dust from the atmosphere. These can clog the skin’s pores and cause excessive oiliness, acne and pimples. Take care to remove these impurities from your skin to enjoy its youthful radiance. Start and maintain a daily cleansing-toning-moisturising routine for your skin. Start the day by cleansing the skin of dirt and dead skin cells, then following up with a toner to massage and close enlarged pores. End with a light moisturiser to add moisture to the skin’s inner layers.
#5 Eat fresh fruit and vegetables.
What you eat greatly influences not just your body weight, but also your skin and hair health. A diet lacking in essential nutrients and water results in poor skin and scalp health. On the other hand, eating fresh fruit and vegetables, consuming less sugar and salt and staying away from junk food all enhance skin health. Eat your greens as a salad or make a healthy smoothie for breakfast. Snack on fresh fruit in between meals instead of fried food or sweets.
We hope these tips help you achieve healthy, radiant skin that you always dreamed of.
