What you do, what you eat, and what you expose yourself to

Tips for a healthy life

Healthy skin doesn't just depend on the cosmetics you use; the skin is the largest organ of the human body, and therefore, everything you do and don't do, what you eat and don't eat, and everything you are exposed to is reflected in the health of your skin.

We know you are confident that you are using natural and organic cosmetics, but what else are you doing for your skin? You may not know it yet, but there is much more you can do. Are you ready to get started?

What do you do?

There are several lifestyle factors that are affecting your skin. Pollution, stress, tiredness... Small changes can become big steps, and honestly, you will notice the improvement not only in your skin but in your health in general.

• Daily cleansing of your skin, or even more than once a day, can prevent dull, clogged, and ultimately weakened skin. You can carry Herbera micellar water in your bag and apply it at noon before touching up your makeup. But it is not just the skin on your face; the hygiene of your hands is much more important than you think.
• Once a week, go out into the countryside; contact with nature will help you reconnect with yourself and breathe air that is a bit purer, and it will do you a world of good. Your skin will notice it; it will be able to oxygenate and fill itself with energy.
• Sleep at least 8 hours a day. Rest is fundamental; move your mobile phone and any other type of item that could disrupt your sleep away, don't leave the heating on, and don't leave the air conditioning on in summer; let your body regulate its temperature. If you have trouble falling asleep, you can do relaxation exercises; there are many available on the internet. Resting is as important as breathing; don't forget that.
• Move. Doing sports is essential; your skin gets oxygenated, eliminates toxins, and you generate endorphins that will make you feel much happier. Did you know that exercising is one of the most effective activities against depression?
• Time for yourself. Find hobbies and pursue them. There are no excuses about a lack of time; anyone has one hour a week. Time spent doing something we truly like is the best-spent time, and the smile it gives you will be the best beauty treatment.

What do you eat?

We know it full well: diet is key, including for your skin. You should avoid ultra-processed foods. The fresher what you eat is, the better; the fewer processes it has undergone, the better; and of course, the more natural its packaging, the better. Why? Because ultra-processed foods lose beneficial properties and, conversely, usually contain more sugar and salt than we need. In addition to preservatives, colorings, fats, etc., which provide nothing good for our organism.

Of course, an excess of sugar and salt in your diet won't bring you anything good either, and you should also be careful with stimulants (coffee, tea) and dairy products, which cause many acne outbreaks. If you want to delve into foods prohibited for healthy skin, we remind you of our post: https://www.cosmeticsherbera.com/blog/alimentos-prohibidos-para-una-piel-sana/

What should you encourage?

• Organic vegetables and fruits. Pesticide-free, not packaged in plastics, which we already know can provide us with endocrine disruptors.
• Lots of water. Your skin is crying out for it, but be careful about reusing plastic bottles; it is better to use glass bottles.
• Organic cereals, legumes, and seeds. They are trendy, yes, but many of them are truly superfoods that provide us with a large amount of nutrients and antioxidants that are very beneficial for health and that, of course, your skin will notice.

What are you exposed to?

In our day-to-day lives, there are many elements that harm our health and, of course, that of our skin. There are things we cannot avoid, such as pesticides used in public gardens or car exhaust fumes. However, we can try to avoid many other things we are exposed to.

• Avoid plastics in food and drinks. Refuse, above all, type 7 (polycarbonate) large water bottles found in some companies and public agencies. Cash register receipts are the biggest source of bisphenol-A (an endocrine disruptor); if they are not necessary for you, don't take them.
• Certified organic food and cosmetics. You always ensure that it meets minimum standards and that it is not exposing you to any toxin harmful to your health.
• Look at the labels. Don't be fooled by names like "light" or "natural." Always check the labeling of everything you consume.
• Public transport. Whenever you can, let's all try to make the air purer. And if you choose a bicycle, even better!
• Promote sustainable and fair trade. It is in your hands to choose where you shop and what type of trade we want in the future. If we want a better planet, we have to start with small gestures in our daily lives.

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