In today’s age, where stress and pollution are the order of the day, having healthy skin is a rarity. Yet, there are certain men who boast of an extremely healthy complexion. How? Sure modern day skincare has evolved, with tons of come-of-age products facilitating the process; however, they can only take you so far. What will really give your skin the boost are these daily habits that are oh so healthy. MensXP lists down 5 for you.
They Fear the Sun
They make it a point to protect themselves from the sun because they know the primary source of skin damage is the harmful sun's rays. Although it’s not a difficult task, you've to be regular with the upkeep. Apply sunscreen daily with minimum SPF 15. Secondly, during the afternoon when the sun’s rays are most powerful, try staying indoors.
They Don’t Smoke Cigarettes
If you want to have healthy skin, QUIT smoking. You can see the difference between the skin of a smoker and a non-smoker. Cigarettes give you early wrinkles and make your skin look older. They also narrow the blood vessels, thereby decreasing blood flow and depriving your skin of oxygen and other nutrients, which are vital for healthy skin.
They Know the Rules of the Game
They know that healthy skin does not come from better products, but better habits. They use face wash for cleaning their face as opposed to soaps. They don’t have long showers because prolong exposure to hot water also damage your skin. They always shave in the direction of the hair growth and never against it, and they always apply a light-weight moisturiser after shaving.
They Don’t Eat Crap
They eat healthy and maintain a balanced diet throughout. In fact acne, which is the bane of mankind, is primarily caused because of the intake of unhealthy fast food. Lean proteins, vegetables, fruits and cereals are all healthy food for skin. To get a detailed list of food items that you should include in your daily diet, check this and this.
They Don’t Stress Out
Often, a stressful mind can trigger breakouts and eruptions on the surface of the skin, which is why you've to keep a check on your stress levels. In fact, a healthy and stress-free mind will reflect on healthy skin. We tell you 10 ways in which you can beat stress
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