Every day, people are engaging in activities and habits that can make their skin and overall health suffer, aging them in the process. From the food you eat to the way you wash your face, these seemingly minor decisions can end up making you look years older than your actual age.
Some of the main causes of premature skin aging include:
The good news? While cosmetic treatments such as facials and Botox are certainly effective in keeping your skin youthful, there are certain steps you can take right from the comfort of your own home to keep your skin glowing and healthy, and prevent those pesky wrinkles and fine lines.
Do you have a question about the health of your skin? Do you want to book a future skin rejuvenation, facial, or Botox appointment for when normal life resumes? At Glo Skin and Medspa, our beauty team is just a phone call away!
During this time, our modified services are as follows:
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At our Edmonton medical spa, we offer a wide range of beauty treatments, including Botox and facials to keep you looking healthy and vibrant. However, during this difficult time when you may have to forego such treatments temporarily, there are some steps you can take at home to care for your skin and keep the wrinkles at bay.
These include:
1. Staying hydrated. Drinking an adequate amount of water throughout the day can keep your skin looking healthy and youthful. Not drinking enough can result in an increased appearance of wrinkles and lines, and it may make your skin dry and dull. By ensuring you drink at least 2 litres of water, you can keep a healthy and dewy appearance.
2. Get enough sleep. Sleep is one of the most important physiological processes, and while you are sleeping, your body is detoxifying and repairing your skin. Adequate sleep also improves circulation around the eyes, decreasing puffiness and dryness.
3. Be careful about sun exposure. While it’s important to get out in the fresh air during this time of social distancing, you must take precautions when outside. Overexposure to the sun has been shown to age the skin faster and even increase the risk of skin cancer. So make sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing.
4. Wash your face after a workout. Washing your face post workout can help keep dead skin and other grime from settling into your pores, making them look larger, which is a sure sign of aging. Make sure to wash your face twice daily, especially after sweating heavily following a workout.
5. Quit smoking. It probably comes as no surprise that smoking is bad for your health, but you may not realize what a major impact it can have on your appearance. Tobacco can have a profound effect on your skin as nicotine starves your cells of oxygen and nutrition.
6. Increase your antioxidant intake. Adding antioxidants to your diet, through fresh fruits and vegetables, or supplements, can make your skin healthier and more resilient, having you look younger in no time.
At our Edmonton medical spa, our team of beauty and skin experts are only a phone call away! If you have any questions about the health of your skin, need some advice on how to take care of your appearance while at home, or you want to book a future appointment, you can contact us by using any of the methods below.
Call us at (780) 481-9772 or fill out our online contact form.
