Effect of Toxins on Skin and Prevention
Effect of toxin on your skin is not only from, it absorbs, what you touch, but also from environmental pollution and chemicals present in the air. Many skin care products have dangerous chemicals that may have adverse effect on your skin so you must be careful while selecting skin care products. The chemicals present in the cosmetics are transported to blood stream through the skin and from there to rest of the body. These chemicals are not only threat to your health but may also cause many skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
Toxins are also present in tobacco and smoking can weaken the core function of skin and you may feel rapid dermis aging. It may also hamper the production of collagen that may cause faster appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Alcohol is another culprit that not only causes many health conditions like lever problem, kidney problem, and osteoporosis but also damages your skin especially when you get older. Consumption of alcohol beyond the reasonable limit also causes premature aging and accelerates skin aging. Alcohol also damages the skin cells and makes skin dry that looks flaky and dull.
Intense ultra violet rays of harsh sun light, environmental pollution, global warming, dryness caused by air conditioners in the atmosphere and thinning of ozone layer speed up the aging process and you may feel adverse effect on your skin. These factors may many skin and health related issues.
Following skincare tips and precautions may help to prevent and reverse the bad effects of toxins on skin:
1. Avoid smoking, use of tobacco and limit the intake of alcohol.
2. Avoid going out in summer season between 10.00AM to 3.00 PM. Always apply sunscreen half an hour before going out.
3. Avoid caffeine and soda in your diet as these things contribute to constrict the blood vessels. You can substitute them with fruit juices preferably rich in vitamin C to repair the damaged tissues of skin.
4. Detoxify your body. Drink sufficient quantity of water, fruit juices and green tea to flush out toxins form your body. Green tea is rich in anti-oxidants that lessen the appearance of bad effects of toxins on skin.
5. Always check the ingredients of skin and hair care products before use to save your skin and hair from harmful chemicals. Always do the patch test before use any new products to save your skin from allergic reaction of the product.
6. Clean and rinse your face more frequently.
7. Always remove the makeup before going to bed and apply night cream before sleeping.
8. Use the skin care products prepared with FDA approved ingredients or use homemade recipes for your day to day skincare needs as all the gradients are known to you and safe. You can prepare skic care recipes at home with the help of Natural skincare Guide.
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