Skin Care Tips

Water

Drink plenty of fresh water – every day. Fill a jug each morning with 1-2 litres so you monitor the amount you drink during the day and evening. Water is a very cheap, easy beauty treatment as it helps keep skin hydrated and smooth.

Diet

A well balanced diet will show on your body in lots of ways. Many skin conditions react positively to a change in diet after a short time. Eat as much unprocessed food as possible, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Fresh salads without fatty dressings are filling and great for the body. Add flavour with a drizzle of olive oil and one of the many delicious vinegars on the shelves i.e. balsamic, red or white wine.

Dark green leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower) are highly nutritious and have properties that skin love. Think about foods as being rainbow food. The greater variety of colours, the more vitamins and minerals represented.

Include fish in your diet 3 times a week. Salmon is a wonderful skin food. There are some great varieties in tins for sandwiches too.

Rockmelon is a skin friendly fruit, available most of the year. Two serves of fruit a day are recommended. Oatmeal, preferably not the quick cook variety (they are more refined), is still an excellent way to start the day. It has a low GI (glycemic index) and will stick with you through the morning.

Eating wholesome fresh foods will show on your face within a short time, not to mention the scales. There are a number of books which target skin improvement available in book stores. The side benefits of following the type of diet discussed in these books are an improved body shape and glowing skin, so how can you lose?

Exercise

Something as simple as a regular 30 minute walk will improve fitness levels, blood circulation and therefore skin condition. Park further from your destination (even at a shopping centre) regularly, to add a few extra steps to daily regimes. It all adds up.

Facial Exercises

Consider this: we exercise the rest of our body even to a small extent by daily living chores. The face has many muscles too but unless they are activated with facial exercise they become weak and the face droops and ages more than it has to. Muscle forms a base for the skin so keep it in good condition and look years younger. Seek information on books demonstrating facial exercise.

The Sun

The sun is a wrinkle maker. Always use sunscreen when outdoors. We do not add sun screen to the Mismo range because our products are designed to penetrate the skin deeply. Sunscreen is a barrier for protection of the outer layers of skin.

NOTE: Always apply MiSMo products BEFORE sunscreen. The sunscreen needs to be on the surface of the skin.

Cold Sores

Caused by the herpes simplex virus, cold sores can be a painful misery. They generally come up when you are run down, after a virus, after sun and wind exposure or if lips are allowed to dry out. Prevention is the best cure, but if you feel one starting, immediately apply MiSMo Cell Soother and continue to do so every hour or two and you will be very pleasantly surprised. I have found a huge reduction in swelling, pain and the length of time they last. The first two days seem to be the most important time for really frequent use of Cell Soother. Continue to use Cell Soother but when the scab is drying use one of the MiSMo moisturisers as well. Please Note: This is not intended to be medical advice just a hint from someone who suffers from the nasty things and has had great relief. The last few I’ve had have not even developed properly.

Exfoliation

Babies and young children have beautiful dewy clear skin due to the rapid turnover of skin cells. Until our 20’s the skin cells renew in a cycle of about 28 days. This cycle increases to around 40 days in our 40’s and 50’s and can extend even more in later years. It is most important to remove the dead cells regularly. They are often responsible for dull, lifeless complexions and acne.

Showers

Long hot showers may feel luxurious but they take a toll on the skin, washing away precious natural oils on the skin surface. Shorter, warm showers are much more skin friendly. Never let the shower run directly on your face. This can contribute to broken capillaries. Splash the water on your face from your cupped hands or use a clean soft cloth. Apply body lotion while your skin is still warm and moist so the nutrients are absorbed fully.

Make-up

Never go to bed wearing make-up. It may clog the pores of your skin. Skin needs to be clean and nourished while you sleep so nature can rejuvenate and regenerate. When cleansing, use your MiSMo cleanser twice if wearing make-up.

MSM

Take a dose of MSM crystals every day to help soften skin from the inside out! It’s fantastic and there are many other benefits. Hair and nails will grow stronger and in better condition. Ask at your local health food shop. Most are very knowledgeable about MSM and its amazing results. If you have a few aches and pains you may be very pleasantly surprised.