An All-Natural Way to Anti-Aging

Are you looking to appear younger? By looking after your skin you will naturally keep a youthful appearance by avoiding the premature effects of the sun and other chemicals. One of the best ways to avoid these chemicals is to take an organic approach to skin care. In the article below Joelle Applebe goes through some of the ways to look after you skin in a natural way.

All-Natural Skin Care Methods
by Joelle Applebe

Natural skin care is simply the act of caring for your skin in a natural, chemical-free way. With natural skin care you are enabling the skin to care for itself, without the assistance (or hindrance) of synthetic materials and chemicals. It's all about using good habits as you go through your daily routine. Most natural skin care methods are merely extensions of how we care for our bodies in general.

There are several effective natural skin care methods that may be followed every day:

The most important first step to organic skin care is drinking plenty of water. Water helps to naturally flush away the toxins from your body. It helps to maintain the general upkeep of your body and promotes good health for all organs, including the skin. You should drink several glasses of water every day. However, keep in mind that the eight glasses of water "rule" is not based on actual research, and there are no facts to back it up. The actual amount of water that you should drink will depend on the other water sources that you take in on a daily basis. These water sources can include certain foods, including fruits and vegetables.

Your general daily cleanliness is another inexpensive aspect of natural skin care. Wearing clean clothes, sleeping on clean linens and bathing every day are all important to your good hygiene. If you suffer with problem skin, remember that clean skin is paramount in keeping problems at bay.

The next thing to consider is regular physical exercise. When you exercise, your circulation of blood is naturally increased, your body is naturally cleansed of toxins, and you are healthier. Physical exercise also helps to decrease stress, which is the greatest obstacle to your good health.

Healthy food and eating habits are recommended for natural skin care as well. Some kinds of food (e.g. oily food) are known to cause acne and should be avoided as much as possible. Your diet should be a healthy mix of various nutritious foods. Raw fruits and vegetables are thought to provide freshness to your body and to help in getting rid of body toxins.

Good sleep is beneficial in maintaining good health and overcoming stress. As an organic skin care measure, adequate sleep is helpful in preventing slacking of the skin.

Reducing the amount of stress is another method of natural skin care. Stress leads to overall damage to body and health. Drinking a lot of water, getting a sound sleep and exercising have already been mentioned as stress reducers. Indulging in a warm bubble bath, listening to music and playing your favorite sport are also effective ways of beating stress. Yoga is an additional technique of beating stress; it is fast gaining popularity around the world.

Try to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. For natural sun protection, wear long-sleeved clothing and a hat, and use an umbrella. Using sunscreen is also highly recommended to protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays.

There are many traditional and homemade organic skin care products and measures that are also considered to be very effective. These natural, easy to follow measures are usually inexpensive as well.

It's also easy to find natural skin care products in the commercial market. There are natural products that include lavender oil, aloe vera and many more organic ingredients. They provide natural beauty without nasty side effects.

Columnist Joelle Applebe is a freelancer for several popular Internet magazines, on beauty product and alternative health care themes.
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You can look after your skin without using the harsh chemicals that can be found in some anti-aging creams. By following the simple ideas that Joelle outlines you should be able to keep your skin looking younger for longer.