Basic Skincare Tips: Glowing Healthy Skin

Let’s be real - skin care starts with taking a good look at the skin on your face. Forget the layers of makeup and skincare for a moment. What’s beneath? The bare skin in the mirror reflects how you care for yourself. Let’s talk basic skincare tips to help that face of yours glow with freshness, vitality, and confidence.

Hands Off, Please.

First things first - always wash your hands before touching your face. If you don’t, you’re transferring dirt, oils, and germs right onto your skin. No wonder it feels dull, lifeless, or even breaks out. Clean hands = clean skin. Simple, but vital.

 

Don’t Fidget with Your Face

Touching your face constantly? Big no-no. It’s one of the quickest ways to break out, develop blackheads, and create a greasy, spotty mess. If you really must, use a tissue, wet wipe, or, even better, leave it alone. Your skin will thank you.

 

Never Sleep with a Dirty Face

Heading to bed without washing or cleansing your face? That’s a fast track to dull, tired-looking skin. Make sure to wash off the grime of the day and apply a basic moisturizer before bed. Your skin is your reflection - let it shine even when you sleep.

 

Sleep It Off

You can load up on the best skincare products, but if you’re not getting enough sleep, don’t expect your skin to glow. Lack of sleep leads to dark circles, puffy eyes, and a tired, irritated complexion. So, get those beauty zzz’s to wake up looking refreshed.

Happiness Shows on Your Face

Have you ever noticed how emotions like jealousy, envy, or constantly putting others down seem to manifest on a person’s face? The same goes for those who are perpetually stressed or angry with themselves. Your mood and mental state are written all over your skin. Inner peace, happiness, and confidence naturally lead to a glowing complexion. Take care of your emotional health – it truly reflects on your face.

 

Blood Flow = Glowing Skin

If your blood circulation is sluggish, it’s written all over your face - pale, tired, and even raccoon-like. Get moving. Exercise and yoga, especially, are your best friends when it comes to boosting circulation and giving your skin that healthy, radiant glow.

Breathe Your Way to Better Skin
Deep breathing is a game-changer for skin health. Oxygen is a vital player in cell regeneration and repair, and when you breathe right, you’re giving your skin the fuel it needs to thrive. Yoga and pranayama (breathwork) can help expel toxins and fill your body (and face) with life-giving oxygen.

 

Reality Check: How’s Your Skin Feeling?

Take a moment to check in. How does your skin look now? It’s time for some self-care. Start with the basics, and soon, you’ll notice a difference - not just in your skin, but in how you feel about yourself. So, let’s get to work.

(Ms. Nava is a Zen entrepreneur who founded Nava's Zen at 58 and is now in her 60s. She is a certified yoga instructor, coach, and counselor. With over 22 years of lecturing experience, including 13 years in the Curtin University Australia Degree Twinning Program, she shares her passion for Zenfulness through the small steps we take towards aging gracefully and fostering personal growth).