7 ways to look after your summer skin

DATE
23 Dec 2015
AUTHOR
Blackmores
TIME TO READ
2 mins
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Dreading the thought of how the upcoming Australian summer will affect your skin?

These 7 tips can help you to keep your skin healthy during the hottest months of the year and may help to reduce the risk of damaging effects from the sun.

1.Cover up

Tanning, even in its slightest form, is essentially sun damage. If you’re serious about looking after your skin as you age, wear sunscreen, keep your face out of the sun, wear a hat if you do go in the sun, and don’t lie in the sun. Also, aim to get out of the sun during the peak UV times.

2. Eat lean protein

A diet containing lean protein like fish and chicken will provide your skin with essential amino acids important for collagen and elastin production.

3. Eat more nutrients

Eat a varied fresh fruit and vegetable dominant diet with some fish to ensure you are getting enough nutrients that may help to support skin health include antioxidants vitamins A and C, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. Know that what you don’t eat is just as important as what you do eat - avoid processed foods, sugary drinks, alcohol and foods high in saturated fat.

4. Get enough rest

They don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing. Aim for 8 hours of sleep every night to stay refreshed and feel rejuvenated.

5. Exercise regularly

The simple act of working out gets your blood pumping faster which helps to improve your circulation and give your skin a healthy glow.

6. Reduce your stress levels

As well as affecting your emotional health, stress can negatively impact your skin. Stress may aggravate skin conditions that cause rashes, itching, acne and irritated skin.

Feeling anxious and irritable may also impact your sleep quality and duration - which can also affect your skin health, as mentioned above. B-vitamins are thought to help reduce stress.