We all live our lives differently, which means that depending on our schedules, some of us may have more time for our skin care than others. Depending the way we live affects the way our skin reacts to certain situations, such as sleep deprivation, or too much junk food, and so on. Knowing what causes your skin to get blemishes or dark spots is important to not only prevent further blemishes, but it helps knowing how it affects your skin, but your body as well. By knowing the consequences of certain lifestyles or daily routines, you’ll be able to speed up the process in achieving clearer skin.

1. Lifestyles and Skin: Part I
Noemi Iniguez

2. We all live our lives differently, which
means that depending on our
schedules, some of us may have more
time for our skin care than others.
Depending the way we live affects the
way our skin reacts to certain
situations, such as sleep deprivation,
or too much junk food, and so on.
Knowing what causes your skin to get
blemishes or dark spots is important to
not only prevent further blemishes,
but it helps knowing how it affects
your skin, and your body as well. By
knowing the consequences of certain
lifestyles or daily routines, you’ll be
able to speed up the process in
achieving clearer skin.

3. Staying up and doing “all nighters”
or simply not sleeping comfortably
may produce more cortisol (a type
of hormone) which causes more
stress, and what does stress lead to?
Acne. While you’re dreaming, your
body is basically rehydrating itself,
from your skin all the way down to
your internal organs, so if you don’t
get enough sleep, then your body
becomes imbalance. You could
possibly lose that radiant glow on
your face and giving you puffy eye
bags, paleness, dark circles, and
even wrinkles. And even if you use
our Clear Essence Platinum Line
Skin Lightening Serum for your dark
circles, you won’t be able to see
results unless you make changes to
your schedule!
Sleep

4. Cosmopolitan even emphasizes the need for
sleep as not only a nourishment for your face
and body, but for your brain as well.
Cardellino even mentions that your cellphone
also is not only a distraction for getting your
proper beauty sleep, but even on low light,
your cellphone is damaging your skin, stating
that the light that gives off, reenergizes your
skin and eyes, because it’s the same light that
comes from the sun and EverydayHealth also
offers these tips in helping you get the proper
sleep you deserve:

5. Don't eat a big meal too late in the day.
Drink plenty of water throughout the
day, but not late at night.
Sleep under a warm blanket in a cool,
dark, quiet room.
Keep electronics out of the bedroom.
Use breathable cotton sheets and wash
them regularly, so they don't collect dust
mites and bacteria.
Use laundry detergents that don't have
strong fragrances, which can be irritating
to skin.

6. According to ELLE, “One of the biggest mistakes
women make is not properly cleansing and
removing makeup at night. This clogs oil glands
and impacts your makeup into your pores,
which makes them appear larger. When your
collagen levels decline as you get older, your
pores will not snap back after becoming
enlarged. Additionally, leftover makeup can lead
to inflammation, which can generate free
radicals and lead to breakouts.” It’s also
recommended to invest in makeup remover
wipes, not just to use before you cleanse, but if
you don’t have time to wash your face, then at
least use a wipe so you won’t sleep with loads of
make up on. Try using the Clear Essence
Platinum Line Medicated Cleansing Bar, which
not only helps clean your face from bacteria and
oils from clogging up, but it’s a simple routine to
use daily and is good for all skin types. It’s so
simple to use, that you’ll never go to bed with
makeup again!
Makeup

7. Another note to add is that the application of
makeup may also affect your skin’s pores and
blemish control. For starters, you want to make sure
that you are applying the thinnest products first and
then work your way to the thicker products. By
doing so, you’re letting your make up set right and
this tip also goes for your beauty regime, so that
pores won’t stay clogged. In order to prevent
dryness and uneven skin tone, you must apply
sunscreen before your make up—always. In fact,
even if you don’t wear makeup, you should still be
wearing sunscreen regardless. You also want to
make sure that using beauty products that are old
should be thrown out. This can be tricky since
makeup industries never seem to have clear
expiration dates on their products, but here’s a
guide by MAKEUP.com which perfectly sums up
how long we should be using certain products:

8. Mascara—3 Months
Liquid liners—6 Months
Foundation—6 Months
Lipgloss—1 Year
Concealer—1 Year
Nail Polish—2 Years
Lipstick—2 Years
Powders—2 Years
Eye Shadow/ Bronzer/ Blush—2
years

9. Eating healthy can also help support your skin during the
summer where not only is sunscreen even more required,
but high temperatures, means dry skin, so eat food that
will reduce dryness and prevent aging. If you already have
dry skin, then not only will changing your diet help, but
using our Clear Essence Platinum Line Beautifying Milk
helps dryness, and even out your skin tone, leaving you
with an even toned glow! But clear skin starts from the
inside out, so knowing what your skin relies heavily on
should help you get started on how to protect your skin—
with water. Our skin is mostly made up of water, so the
more water you drink, the more hydrated your skin stays,
plus it helps flush away any toxins. Another basic necessity
that should be in your diet is fruit and vegetables. Though
there may be a lot to choose from, certain fruits and
veggies help your skin differently. Fitness Magazine offers
a list on the specifics of what certain foods help your skin
such as:
Diet

10. Get Glowing Skin with Chocolate
Cocoa not only gives you a nice glow, but eating dark chocolate
has a high level of antioxidants, where if you were to apply it on
your face, it temporarily reduces puffiness.
Yogurt Prevents Wrinkles
To be specific, Greek yogurt helps skin stay firm which helps
prevent lines on the face.
Protect Your Face with Pomegranate
Pomegranate has polyphenol antioxidants which help regulate
blood flow in the skin giving it that natural blush. You can also
use this fruit as a moisturizer and helps focus on reducing
wrinkles.
Get Soft Skin with Walnuts
Walnuts help even out skin texture and helps produce more
collagen production.
Use Peppers for Crow’s Feet
Not only can you use bell peppers, but specifically green and
yellow veggies help prevent wrinkles, especially around the eyes.
Eating these types of veggies also help sensitive skin with sun
exposure.

11. Eat Sunflower Seeds for a Brighter Complexion
Sunflower seed help you protect your skin from the sun because
of the Vitamin E the seeds contain.
Eat Kidney Beans to Fade Blemishes
Kidney beans have a high amount of zinc, which helps prevent
blemishes. Zinc contain sources that help heal skin.
Get Even Skin Tone with Soy
Soy contains protein that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, so
substitute your cup of milk with soy milk or eat edamame!
Stay Young with Oatmeal
Oatmeal requires less processing which means most of the
vitamins stay in the oatmeal and go into your body, which helps
keep blood sugar stable. Keeping your blood sugar stable helps
prevent the creation of excess hormones which can lead to
wrinkles.
Use Green Tea to Reduce Redness
Green tea has antioxidants that not only help reduce redness,
but you can also apply it to your face to calm eye puffiness.

12. So remember, if you do stay up
late, don’t forget to wash your
face! Leaving make up on
overnight will instantly be
regretted later when your pores
clog up and blemishes appear!
Just like how you brush your
teeth at night, you should be
washing your face. Lastly, you are
in control of what you eat, so if
you want to stop seeing
blemishes, start with what you
eat! Your body is a temple and
should be taken care of, start with
the inside and work your way
out! These lifestyles not only
affect your energy, but your
energy also affects your
confidence within your own
temple. Take charge of your body
and let the real you shine
through! The difference will be
clear.

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