How to have a healthy diet routine for healthy skin by Sunny Nguyen

There are a lot of reasons you are not feeling healthy and the first and fore most is your diet. Health and Beauty are interrelated. If you want to have healthy looking skin, then you need to follow a good hygiene as well as a discipline in your diet. 

By consistently practice and adjust your habits with high commitment and discipline, you can get the look you want be it feeling healthy or fit. 

At first, it needs a lot of attention to stay healthy. As times goes by, it will gradually become a habit, a daily routine that you just do unconsciously.

1. Start from your shopping habit

Every time you buy food at a supermarket or go to a restaurant for a night out or attend a party with friends, always remember to choose a healthier option!

At supermarket: instead of buying packaged and processed food, purchase whole food and fresh vegetables instead. Try to stay away from the areas that display those kind of products. And never store snacks, candies and sweeten food in your house. Never please.

When there are healthy food around you all the time, chances that you eat unhealthy food are extremely low.

At restaurant or parties: practice your mind to choose healthier dishes. It can be a salmon salad over a fried chicken, a pumpkin soup over fried potatoes. If you pay enough attention, there are always healthier option on every table.

2. Learn how to cook

You are never too busy to be able to prepare your meals.

You can either wake up a bit earlier or leave office a bit sooner,… It depends on your jobs and your schedule to decide when you can spend time for cooking. Or if you stay with family, there maybe your spouse, your parent or your maid cook for you.

Whatever circumstances, try to have meal at home as much as possible.

Cooking is actually really fun and stress - released. Try!

 

3. Eat mindfully

I have seen many people eating while looking constantly on their phones or eating while working or eating real fast just to do something else.

You know, we are never too busy to spend at least 15 minutes for having a meal. The thing is that we think we are too busy to eat. And we could never really EAT. We just try to put food in our mouth, then to our stomach. That’s it.

So, whether it is a 15 - minute snack time or a 30 - minute breakfast, focus on your food only during that time, no phone or other electronic devices. Enjoy the taste and the feeling to eat good food. Or you can have a conversation with friends, co-workers or family during that delicious meal.

“Eat mindfully” helps you enjoy the happiness while taking food, control the quantity of food you eat, and slowly digest them which makes your stomach work more efficiently.

4. Do not starve yourself or eat too much at the same time

It’s simple. You just have to follow the way a baby eats.

Eat when you feel slight hungry and stop when you feel a bit full.

Do not eat when you’re so full or do not starve yourself.

Eat just enough.

It doesn’t matter if you have two meals or five meals a day. It does matter that you take enough food that your body needs, not too little or not too much.

If you are eating too much at the same time, try to put all the food you should take on a plate and stand up when you finish that plate. No more.

If you’re too busy and too lazy to eat, put some kind of bean on your working desks: almond, cashew or walnut,… They are healthy and convenient to use.

5. No food and drinks at least 3 hours before your bedtime

It’s important to follow this rule.

If you eat or drink too late and too much, you will definitely can’t have a good sleep because your stomach has to overwork while it should take rest.

When you can’t sleep well, you already knew what would happen the next day. And if this kind of thing happens frequently, you would not be healthy at all, for sure.

Small tip: brush your teeth at least 3 hours before bedtime, you would no longer feel like to have food.

6. Have your own “cheat day”

YOLO - we only live once. That’s why we should not be so hard on ourselves, all the time. Eating fast food and junk food or drinking alcohol and sweeten tea every now and then is completely fine. For example, you can save a whole Sunday eating whatever you want or spend a Friday night out drinking and having whatever you like.

Absolutely fine! Just don’t let them happen so often.

7. Educate yourself

What kind of food is good for you, what kind of eating habit is good for you, …. Those question should be answered by you only. You can ask help from expert or self - educate.

There are various diet out there. You can choose whatever as long as it help you stay healthy and happy.

Teach yourself wisely what is actually healthy and unhealthy options. Because many people still have wrong conception about what is a good product.

For example: organic processed packaged food is actually not a healthy option, sweeten healthy juices and tea sold at coffee shops are actually not a healthy option at all,….

It’s not complicated at all, you just have to pay a little attention

There is no such thing called “best diet”. You just have to choose what suit you the best. Usually, it’s a combination of different formula.

Do remember that diet is not only for losing weight but also for long - term health which leads to a qualified life in overall.

It’s not easy at first to apply such “bothering rules” to your daily life. But don’t worry, it will become your natural routine after a while putting consistent effort.

Last but not least, IT’S WORTH!.

Author - Sunny Nguyen

Summer is Coming, See how you can protect your skin

Summer is Coming! Though it is the sun that gives life to all the organisms but we cannot deny that in summers if we ignore our skin care then it can become ugly fast. This is why in summertime, special attention should be given to skin care.

During summertime, our skin is more exposed to the harmful rays of the sun rather than winters where we are covered with a layer of clothes. Summertime can also lead to increase in skin impurities which is because of increased sebum production and blocking of pores. Other than that the UV rays are the most harmful in this period and damages your skin which can take a long time to repair.

Use the below tips to save yourself in summer time. 

Apply sunscreen religiously. It’s a surefire way of protecting your skin. Always apply sunscreen 20 minutes prior to allow time for the product to absorb into the skin; re-apply every few hours or as needed. Look for sunscreens that offer protection for both UVA and UVB rays – keep in mind that a high SPF number is no longer enough.

Use a cleanser with salicylic or glycolic acid. Dry, combination, and/or sensitive skin should completely avoid this and instead opt for one of Mario Badescu’s cream soaps. Combination/oily to oily skin types are more suitable for cleansers containing one of the two acids. Both loosen dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover, in effect helping shed damage while keeping the complexion clean to prevent future breakouts. Do note, however, that salicylic acid increases sensitivity to the sun. Save these cleansers for use at nighttime, and moisturize during the day with extra SPF protection.

Moisturize with SPF. Applying moisturizer with SPF is essential regardless of the season. With the onset of warmer weather, however, consider switching your current moisturizer for another with higher SPF and lighter formulation to prevent sun spots, freckles, and early signs of aging.

… and just moisturize, period. Summer sun – in combination with the heat, humidity, and air conditioning – will wreak havoc on your skin. Moisturize with SPF before sun, and use a richer lotion after sun, after bath, and before bed to keep skin hydrated, soft, and smooth.

Don’t skimp on eye creams and lip protection. Sun exposure will gradually thin skin and cause wrinkles. Protect the delicate areas of your face with appropriate creams and balms. Continue to use an eye cream, but if your usual cream feels too heavy for summer, replace your current product with a lighter formulation or use only at night. Apply and liberally re-apply a lip balm with SPF, like Mario Badescu’s Lip Wax with SPF 15.

Protect your hands and feet too. Your neck, chest, and hands are an instant giveaway to your true age. After moisturizing your face with the Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 30, bring it down to your neck as well. Be sure to apply sunscreen to your chest area as it is one of the areas of your body more susceptible to sunburn. Invest in a hand cream that offers SPF protection, and apply it at least 20 minutes before driving – keep in mind that two-thirds of all sun damage is purely incidental.

Also, with summer comes open-toed shoes and sandals, so be sure to exfoliate, moisturize, and protect exposed feet as well. Take into account that sunscreen will rub off faster than it would from the rest of your body from rubbing against the straps of your shoes and abrasive sand. Thus, it is recommended to re-apply more frequently to prevent burnt feet.

Boost your block with antioxidants. Skincare products containing antioxidants like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and green tea can help reverse sun damage. Try serums such as our Vitamin C Serum, suitable for all skin types to help boost your block.

Keep hydrated. Drink water throughout the day. If you’re on the go, try bringing a bottle and a container of fresh fruit on the go to prevent dehydration and heat stroke.

Exfoliate. Depending on your skin type, exfoliate either 1-2 times a week if you’re dry and 2-3 times a week if you’re oily to help shed dead skin buildup and slough off previous sun damage. Doing so helps rejuvenate skin, leaving it soft and brighter.

Make the healthy switch. As tempting as it is to lie in a tanning bed or sunbathe to get the ever-covetable summer skin, make the switch to self-tanners to achieve that color without yielding yourself to the dangers of overexposure. Try a sun-less tan like our Self Tanning Lotion SPF 15 to build color gradually and, most importantly, healthily. (Beauty Tip: Our faces will always be a shade or two lighter than our body; to build color on your face as well, alternate between a tinted moisturizer and a facial self-tanner to achieve an even wash of sun-kissed color).

Essential skin care tips, you must follow this summer

Summer Skin Care Tip cannot be started without adding water to the list. Staying hydrated is the number one thing that should be on your mind when you are thinking of moving around in summers. Healthy skin is the one of the best things you can have and staying hydrated helps in this. Make sure to drink atleast 2 litres of water everyday, you can increase it based on the activity levels throughout the day. There are many other summer skin care tips which I will be talking about in a moment but if you are looking for an all natural summer skin care tip, that is simply keeping yourself hydrated with water. 

Besides that some essential skin care tips , that you should follow in summers are below.

• Use a proper summer face wash - As we move from winter to summers , it is really important to switch to a summer face wash which has skin friendly summer ingridients in them .
• Include Antioxidents in your skin care routine - Invest in a good antioxidant serum during the summer. Not only does an antioxidant serum hydrate your skin, but it can also protect your skin from environmental damage. It helps to boost collagen production, and will scavenge harmful free radicals to prevent skin damage.
• Keep your skin hydrated - Always remember to use good moisturizer for your skin , drink 3 litres of water daily .
• Wear Sunscreen - This is the most essential part of skin care , as Uv rays of sun can damage the skin issues and can lead to skin tanning and other skin problems . So always use a sunscreen , weather you are at home or going out . Do not skip this part.
• Cut down on Makeup - IN summers we all gets sweaty easily , So wearing heavy makeup daily is not a good idea . Instead wear very light makeup that suits your needs.
• Use a Refreshing Toner- Using a good toner can help you close open pores. This is essential in summer to prevent oil accumulation in the open pores.
• . Remember the Value of Natural Remedies- Natural remedies such as face masks at home , by aloevera , turmeric , lemon , cucumber , honey , raw milk etc helps to keep skin healthy.

Hope these tips helps .

Stay heathy and beautiful.

How to take care of your skin in summers

Summers are the time when you have to take extra care of your skin as the UV rays are the most harmful in this period. Normally in winters you are covered with full clothes and even the UV rays are not that harmful but that changes in the summers. 

There are many ways you can take care of your skin in summers. Be it exfoliating, keeping well hydrated with water, wearing clothes with cover your body while you are in sun or using a sunscreen.  

As you prepare to point out more skin, prepare to face the sun's rays with our top 6 summer skin tips!

1. Exfoliate for clearer, smoother skin

What it does: Exfoliation removes dead, dulling skin debris to stop congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.

When: Perform within the mornings before toner, moisturizer, SPF and make-up application. Tip: Make-up will last longer on an flaked skin!

Don’t forget: After you exfoliate, follow with a hydrating body cream to lock in moisture, and always shield freshly exfoliated skin with an SPF (as recommended by the FDA).

Recommended: Daily Microfoliant®, Body Hydrating Cream.

2. Keep skin hydrated

How: Up your regimen’s level of hydration with intensive masques, perfect to be used one to 2 times every week . Boosters are an excellent fit, working best when layered underneath a moisturizer. Toners are a regenerative moisturizer prep, working to even out skin porosity. Tip: Refresh with a revitalizing toner spritz at your desk, within the car, at the gym, on the plane!

Recommended: Antioxidant HydraMist, Skin Hydrating Booster, Skin Hydrating Masque.

3. Make friends with H20

Why: Higher temperatures and longer outdoors results in internal dehydration, which may end in headaches and dizzy spells!

What you'll do: Eight 8-ounce glasses of plain, filtered water a day help maintain critical moisture balance of the body and skin, and assist in detoxification. Tip: If you drink caffeinated beverages, you want to triple the quantity of water you drink!

Recommended: Plain and pure water

4. When unsure , apply (and reapply!)

Why: It’s not enough to only apply sunscreen.: you want to apply enough, and apply frequently. Studies indicate that the majority people don't apply nearly the maximum amount daylight protection as they ought to .

How much: A teaspoon for the face. For the body, about the maximum amount as would fill an attempt glass.

How often: Re-apply every two hours. Tip: Stay out of the midday sun from mid-morning to late afternoon whenever you'll .

Bonus: Today’s sophisticated formulas and technology allow you to select sun protection that works together with your skin condition. meaning you'll choose oil-free, mattifying formulas, extra emollient formulas for dry skin, or chemical free formulas for sensitized, reactive skin.

Recommended: Oil Free Matte SPF30.

5. Soothe over-exposed skin

What: You forgot the sunscreen, didn’t apply enough, or got caught during a sunny spell.

What’s next: Unfortunately, the damage is completed , but you don’t need to suffer in pain! Super-soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness and inflammation.

How: Apply cooling balms generously over-exposed skin, preferably at the primary sight of a pink glow.

Prevent: One blistering sunburn doubles your risk of melanoma -- remember to urge a yearly skin exam by a doctor and perform a self-examination once a month to detect early warning signs of carcinomas and melanoma . search for a replacement growth or any skin change.

Recommended: After Sun Repair

6. Repair and treat sun damage

What causes skin damage: UV light causes photoaging within the sort of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, whether you've got burned your skin or not. When sunlight comes in touch with skin a cascade of injury results (including the stripping of barrier lipids) causing inflammation, production of reactive oxygen molecules that affect healthy cell growth, and stimulation of collagen destructing enzymes.

What to do: A tan could also be a well-liked summer look, but it indicates damage. Bombard your skin with age-fighting ingredients to assist undo any damage which will occur, and to further protect it from the aging effects of UV.

Recommendation: Power Rich™, MultiVitamin Power Recovery® Masque, MAP-15 Regenerator.

Top 5 benefits of using charcoal mask in skin care routine

Everyone loves to see how they look and if you are like most of the persons then you must also prefer looking the best version of yourself, most of the times or when you are in public. A skin care routine is essential for this to work and what better than to include a charcoal mask in your skin care routine. A part from that, regular care of the skin like healthy eating, detox one in a while and things like that will make your face glow like a charming sunrise. 

We all love our skin so much and we always try lots of things to make our skin looks more glowing and beautiful. Everyone wants there skin free from dirt, oil, acne and many other issues. For this, we try lots of creams and facials which can make our skin glowing but we can’t get our expected results. But charcoal can help you to get your expected results. Activated charcoal helps to treat blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and also helps to make it glowing. Here are some benefits you can get from a charcoal mask.

Clears Acne, scars, and brightens the skin

Acne and scars one of the most problematic issues for our skin. It makes you uncomfortable in many places. As we know acne and pimples can pop up at any time and they usually pop up at the inconvenient times. We can use a charcoal mask to get rid of this skin issue. Charcoal is a natural cleanser which can help you to get rid of acne

and tone down your scars. It also helps to remove the dust and impurities from your skin that’s why it helps you to brighten the skin.

Makes your skin oil free

Many of us face an issue of oily skin which might be very irritating many times. Even we take bath every day after some hours we will face the same issue. Using a charcoal mask can be a good solution for this issue. Charcoal helps to balance the oil secretion on the skin. It will be more essential while summer times because at this time oil secretion is more than usual.

Makes your skin smooth

Everyone has not similar skin we all have different skin with different and unique issues. Many of us also have rough and coarse skin due to dryness and some other reasons. The charcoal face mask can also be effective for this issue. The Charcoal mask knockouts your dead skin cell and hydrates your skin which helps to make our skin more smooth.

Removes blackheads

The reason that charcoal mask works because it helps to pull out the blackheads from our skin. They not only pull out the blackheads they also clean the proses as well which can reduce the risk of new blackhead forming.

How does a charcoal mask really work?

So, I thought of using charcoal mask but the question that popped up in my mind was do these work? I mean so many people are posting videos on youtube and instagram that this works as they remove dirt filled mask layer but I was skeptical. So, I thought of trying it for myself and then see if it really works or not.  

Charcoal face masks are one of the latest trends in skincare. You may have seen videos online of people peeling off a thick black mask to show clear, glowing skin. The goal of these masks is to suck out blackheads from your pores and clear your skin of toxins.

How does a charcoal mask really work?

Activated charcoal draws bacteria, toxins, dirt and oil from the skin. If it’s a peel-off mask, it also works as an excellent exfoliator, ridding the skin of dead cells. The end result is skin that is clean and clear.

#1 Helps in brightening your skin
A charcoal mask rids the skin of impurities and dust settled on it. Once, you wash off the mask, you will notice how bright your skin looks. So, use this mask to give your skin an instant boost.

#2 Helps exfoliate your skin
In addition to brightening your skin, a charcoal mask also exfoliates it, thanks to its coarse texture. If effective eliminates dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking bright and beautiful!

#3 No more oily skinA charcoal mask balances the oil secretion on the skin. So, it’s perfect if you have oily, acne-prone skin. This mask is also beneficial in the hot summer months when the oil secretion on your face is more than usual.

This is how the charcoal mask works. Also, I am sharing my personal experience.

I’m using the Charcoal face mask by positive that helps my skin get rid of all the nastiness! used. Once applied on the face, the mask strips away pore-clogging particles, removes excess oil and bacteria.
It also helps get rid of tan, sebum, dirt and dead skin. Instantly brightens up your skin!