How to Maintain Healthy Skin

By an eHow Contributing Writer
Have skin this healthy
Your skin; it covers you, you wash it
and ,sometimes, it can be one of the
most attractive parts of your body.
You want to keep your skin looking
its best don't you? Reading this
article will teach you how to
maintain good skin health.
Difficulty:
Easy
Instructions
1. Avoid smoking. Smoking has a
lot of negative health effects
on the body, including heart
disease and lung cancer
among many. However, what
most people may not know is
that the nicotine in cigarette
smoke can cause skin
discoloration and, in some
cases, acne. In order to
maintain good skin health,
quit smoking.
2. Consider vitamins A and E. As
humans get older, skin begins
to lose its firmness because the
skin cells, collagen and elastin
begin to breakdown, resulting
in wrinkles and other skin
deteriorations. Taking a
vitamin A or E supplement
(such as one that contains
collagen and elastin) can help
protect against this
deterioration. Vitamins A or E
along with a few other natural
minerals have been proven to
strengthen the cells of the skin,
thus improving the overall
appearance of your skin.
However, you should never
consume dietary supplements
before consulting your doctor,
especially if you are taking
other medications.
3. Avoid the use of oil-based
substances on the skin. Oil-
based substances clog pores
and cause acne. Acne can
cause ugly scars, thus taking
away from overall skin
appearance. When using
beauty creams, shop for ones
that have no oil and also
consider looking at ones that
have low or no fragrance to
them. If you need further
assistance on choosing skin
care products, ask your
dermatologist for help.
Tips & Warnings
Your skin tells a lot about you.
You should take care of it in any
way you can. If you need
additional tips on taking care of
your skin, ask your doctor about
prescriptions that may be
available.