1) Smoking. You should quit. Do we even need to explain this? Besides the obvious (lung and mouth cancer not to mention emphysema!) it makes your hair brittle, your nails yellow, your skin smell and causes premature wrinkles. Gross! Make a pact with a friend, get the gum or the patch, throw out your cigarettes and force yourself to quit such a damaging habit.
2) Drinking. Who doesn't like relaxing at the end of a long work day with a glass of wine? Or two? Or three? Alcohol dehydrates the skin, causes lethargy, nasty hang overs and puffy eyes. It also takes a toll on your liver and other organs. Take it easy on the drinking and make sure you're drinking a glass of water for every glass of alcohol you have to keep your hydrated.
3) Poor diet. Eating junk food, skipping veggies or having an irregular eating schedule throws your body out of equilibrium. Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is probably one of the hardest things to do with the amount of convenience food and snack options available. If you're finding it difficult to get all your servings of fruits and veggies, investing in vitamins to supplement your diet is a good way to kick-start your road to balanced meals.
4) Being inactive. Nobody likes a couch potato! Exercise is great for boosting the metabolism, increasing energy levels, working off excess steam and sweating out toxins. Get a gym-buddy or join some classes.
5) Not detoxing or eliminating properly. Even those of us who eat relatively healthy and exercise build up toxins that can cause bloating, irritability, irregular bowel movements and fatigue... to name a few. GliSODin Skin Nutrients has an amazing Detoxification formula (laxative free!) that'll help you feeling great. Lipomassage and our new Universal Contour Wraps are also great ways to release toxins from the inside out!
6) Poor or non-existent skincare routine. Whether you're forgetting to cleanse your face or exfoliating too much, you're doing your skin a disservice. The delicate skin on your face must be taken care of properly to maintain elasticity, tone and radiance. Visiting your skincare professional is an easy way to find out how best to care for your unique skin -- at Skindulgence we offer complimentary skincare consultations!
