EXERCISE AND THE SECRET TO A YOUNGER, SMOOTHER LOOKING SKIN

I’m sure we all know by now that what you put in and on your body can obviously affect your skin, but also, so can the way you move your body. While a proper healthy diet and access to very good skincare products and treatments can help to give that age-defying look and glowing skin, there’s another common factor that can help a lot as well, and that is Exercise. And here are some of the reasons why;

Now the muscles in our body are made up of 70% water whereas fat is only 10% water, so the more muscle mass you build up the more water is stored in your body, contributing to overall hydration. Dr. Howard Murad, a certified dermatologist and founder of Murad skincare is quoted as saying; “Those who exercise regularly tend to have clearer, more hydrated and youthful-looking skin. It is important to understand that every cell in the human body is connected and by improving our overall health, the health of the skin will improve also”.

Exercise also releases a flood of endorphins that can last hours or even days, helping improve one’s mood and reducing Stress, which is a known culprit and catalyst for pimple breakouts, wrinkles and premature aging.

Another bonus of Exercise is that it also nourishes the skin with oxygen, fresh blood and nutrients, while the sweating done during and after exercise helps to flush out toxins from the body. This is because your circulation is increased during sweating, and many of the toxins and impurities are able to exit your body by way of your open pores. Hence, sweating regularly, if followed by proper cleansing, will help you to achieve a softer and smoother skin.

Regular exercise also has an anti-aging effect. One of the reasons for this is that exercise builds muscle, which subsequently attracts water to our cells as stated above. And as we age, our skin becomes more dehydrated and fragile and starts to sag. So that extra water that is attracted to our cells during exercise will help keep our cells more hydrated, which will lead to a firmer and smoother skin even as we age.

The best part of it all is that almost any type of workout or exercise will have these results and effects. Yoga, jogging and walking are some of the more recommended and have great ways of not only exercising your body, but also calming your mind and spirit, which plays a big part in skincare and overall health. Our skin is truly a reflection of how we live our lives, so let us be always conscious of how well we treat it.

Until next times folks have a lovely week and GBF!!!! Always…….

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