Secrets To Make Your Skin Healthy And Shiny

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There's no doubt about it, getting glowing skin is the number one priority on everyone's summer beauty to-do list. But right now, you might be worried that you don't have particularly healthy skin and want to do something about it. Sound familiar?

If this is you, you've probably trawled the internet countless times to find out exactly how to get glowing skin but had little or no luck. That's where Team WH comes in: with our complete guide on how to get healthy skin, you needn't panic on that front.

Scroll through our tips for glowing skin to ensure you've got that healthy look all year round. From what to eat to the best skincare to buy, you'll know how to make your skin glow in no time.

#2 Olive Oil

Researchers in one study examined the visible signs of aging in 1,264 women and 1,655 men between 45 and 60 years old. Using a “6-grade scale illustrated by photographs”, researchers noticed fewer signs of photoaging in participants who reported eating the highest amounts of olive oil.

The antioxidant properties of the polyphenols in olive oil have been considered serious free radical fighters.

#3 Give your face a steam massage in the shower

Skin clinics are down every block in South Korea, where you can get a facial massage as easy as a budget manicure. I recommend not only using circular motions with your fingers, but also tapping in rotating motions—starting on the forehead, then the cheekbones, cheeks, and working down to the jawbone. Massaging increases circulation and creates a dewy complexion. For added benefit use an oil cleanser to maximize hydration.

#4 Sleep well

“Many people don’t realize what a large role sleep plays in the anti-aging realm. Sleep is important for your skin. Physiologically, the skin has a lot to do during the day including metabolism, fending off UV radiation, protecting the body from pathogens and regulating body temperature. But once asleep, the skin does its most significant repair work including production of collagen and elastin, the skin’s connective tissue responsible for firmness, tone and elasticity.” —Dr. Ava Shamban, dermatologist and founder of Ava MD Skincare

#5 Detox your body

The outside of your body reflects what's going on inside of it. Skin conditions develop when the skin can't do its job of eliminating toxins efficiently, which happens because the other eliminative organs are overloaded as well. Talk to a natural health care professional to find a detox program that works for you, or take a load off your system and benefit your skin by doing the following:

1.Drink warm lemon water each day to help flush toxins from the body.

2.Cut out sugar and alcohol for a few days (at least five) to give your body and skin a break.

3.Up your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to boost the amount of skin-saving nutrients you're getting.

4.Limit salty snacks, which can cause swelling and water retention.

#6 Hydrate yourself

Drink lots of water daily, at least 8 glasses if not more. Also, eats fruits and vegetables that have a high water content such as watermelon, cucumber, orange, strawberry, grapefruit and cantaloupe.

Ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad recommends to “drink water from a blue coloured bottle”, since it has a cooling effect.

#7 Almonds

As if you needed another reason to love those amazing almonds, go ahead and add healthy skin to your list of benefits.

One ounce of almonds has 6.9 mg of vitamin E, which equals 35% of your DV

#8 Wear your veggies

Frozen peas help soothe itchy, irritated eyes for Jeanine Downie, M.D., a derm in Montclair, NJ. "Once I get home from work, I remove my makeup and put a bag of frozen peas on my lids for about 5 minutes." The cold helps reduce swelling and pigmentation, a side effect of repeated irritation from her eczema. Unlike inflexible ice packs, a bag of peas easily conforms to the shape of the eyes for a faster effect.

#9 Coconut oil

Coconut oil has the ability to restore and rejuvenate damaged skin. It heals, repairs and leaves your skin radiant. Coconut oil has excellent antioxidant properties and helps to destroy free radicals. It also can even out your skin tone, giving it a more healthy-looking texture and a subtle glow.

#10 Drink barley tea

Ever gone to a Korean restaurant and gotten a nutty tasting tea? It's probably roasted barely tea, which is what is served to Korean babies from birth to fortify their skin and overall well-being.

Barley tea is rich in anti-oxidants and one study showed that drinking it can improve blood circulation. Some suggest it may even double as a weight loss drink. You just can't go wrong!

#11 Watermelon

Adding a lycopene-rich food, such as this juicy pink treat, "helps reduce damage and redness caused from sun exposure, prevents future wrinkling and possibly even lowers skin cancer risk," says Elizabeth Somer, nutritionist and author of Eat Your Way to Sexy.

Aim for one cup each day by tossing it in salads, salsas, and smoothies. Or try her recipe for refreshing ice cubes: Purée watermelon, sweeten with concentrated apple juice, pour into an ice tray, and freeze. Then add cubes to water (fizzy or still) for a refreshing, healthy skin saving mocktail.