In this article, we have prepared for you a new series of skin beauty rituals, which you can turn into a routine over time. And now is the perfect time to start. Beauty flows from within outwards.
Physical beauty is all the more attractive when paired with inner harmony and peace. Regardless of your environment, try to set aside 10 – 15 minutes for a daily meditation to maintain your inner balance. Close your eyes and take a few nice deep breaths through your nose. Breathing through the nose is greatly beneficial for the overall health of your body, as it improves your circulation and promotes your relaxation.
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Take digital detox breaks as frequently as possible throughout the day
As important as it is to stay informed, be sure to disconnect from all electronic devices and global anxiety to regain your inner peace. You could start with 30 minutes and increase the time gradually. In this way, you would also limit the harmful effects of blue light on your skin. Emitted by phones, tablets, laptops and all other digital devices, it penetrates deeper than the ultraviolet light. It disrupts and slows the production of collagen and elastin, it leads to the appearance of lines and wrinkles and it accelerates the aging of the skin.
Be mindful of your salt and sugar intake
The combination of physical inactivity and salty food consumption can increase the swellings on the face, especially in the area around the eyes. And sugary foods can trigger acne and increase the appearance of blackheads.
Drink hot water
Apart from the importance of eating greener and fresher food for the attainment of a youthful skin, we also highly recommend drinking hot water to accomplish the same result. It produces a beneficial effect both on the skin of the face and the body, as well as on the spirit. The water boosts the vitality, the energy levels, the concentration and the stamina, and it renders calmness, as well. Generally, water facilitates the energy flow throughout the body, and hot water does even more so. When we drink hot water, the body relaxes, the blood circulation improves, and this enhances the skin complexion and quality. A good skin metabolism leads to the production of a greater number of new cells. However, as we age, our skin metabolism slows down. Therefore, in order to maintain it and accelerate it, a good circulation is of key importance. A better circulation means a greater flow of oxygen and an easier access of nutrients to the topmost layer of the skin. When the skin is supplied with the appropriate nutrients, the result is a brighter, softer and more beautiful radiance. And this is exactly the effect achieved by the intake of hot water – we increase the microcirculation to stimulate the cell division and the full absorption of the nutrients by the dermis.
Splash your face with icy water in the morning and in the evening
Do you know why our face is slightly puffy in the morning, right after we get out of bed? This is so because when we sleep our cells regenerate; therefore, the pores expand and our faces look a little puffy. And this is the reason why washing your face with cold water renders magical effects, especially in the morning. The experts advise 100 splashes of cold to icy water every morning. Another advantage of washing your face with cold refreshing water is that the pores shrink. Furthermore, icy water works great as an anti-wrinkle cream. It tones the skin and makes it look fresh and younger. This ritual also slows down the aging process and helps fill in the wrinkles on the face. And in combination with good homecare cosmetics – the effect is beyond remarkable. You can also add ice cubes to the water.
Perform facial massages
Facial massages also increase the microcirculation and they can help to lift and firm the skin, as they reduce the appearance of puffiness and wrinkles. An additional benefit of a good facial massage is that it also reduces stress. Before you begin, wash your hands thoroughly with disinfectant soap and warm water. Start with a massage of your lymph node areas – under the ears and on the sides of the neck. Run your fingertips in circular motions over the skin for 1 minute without pressing. Massage along your jawline, past the corners of your mouth, up to your nostrils and over your cheekbones. Push your skin up and outwards, never downwards, as this may lead to sagging.
Establish and adhere to a bedtime and wake-up routine
As difficult as it may be, try to go to bed earlier, so as to stimulate the regenerative processes of your skin and your release of growth hormones. More than 8 hours of sleep can have the opposite effect, so stick to sleep in moderate doses.
In order to establish an effective bedtime and wake-up routine for yourself, it is advisable that you stick to a strict sleep time schedule that takes into account the most suitable time frame for sleeping according to your natural melatonin synthesis cycle and level spike time slot (23:00 PM – 00:00 AM) – between 22:30 PM and 07:00-08:00 AM in the morning.
Thus, your biological clock and your brain adjust to the routine of going to sleep at the same time every evening, which produces a number of health benefits. These include making it easier for you to build and maintain healthy habits, to optimise your time, to achieve your goals and maintain your mental wellbeing, as well as to enjoy a peace of mind and boost your creativity and productivity.
As a result, your body will become accustomed to its most natural sleeping pattern, which will also achieve the quality of sleep necessary for its optimal health and functioning.