As the largest organ of your body, your skin can reflect your general health and also reveals a lot about your overall health. Your skin works hard over the course of a lifetime so it is important to care for it to ensure it is hydrated and healthy all year long. And while the products you use and the treatments you undergo contribute significantly to the health of your skin, so do a few other habits that may surprise you.

Timeless Tips for Healthy Skin

1. Wear sunscreen year-round
   Most of us know the importance of wearing sunscreen in the summer months to avoid sunburn and damage, but it really should be a year-round preventive health measure. Among our favorites are SKINMEDICA’S TOTAL DEFENSE & REPAIR and COLORSCIENCE’S SUNFORGETTABLE TOTAL PROTECTION BRUSH-ON SHIELD.
2. Eat a healthy diet
   While no one food can get rid of crow’s feet or erase laugh lines, maintaining a balanced diet full of anti-aging foods can boost your immunity, improve the quality of your skin, and give you the energy you need.
3. Wear lip balm with SPF
   While many people understand the importance of using sunscreen year-round, the lips are often forgotten or neglected. Just like facial skin, the skin on your lips loses collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid as you age. And, unfortunately, skin cancer can be particularly dangerous in this area. SKIN MEDICA’S HA5 LIP PLUMP visibly enhances your lips’ rosiness and plumpness, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, and improves the overall condition.
4. Relax and manage your stress
   Beauty starts from within, and external skin issues can be a telltale sign of the stress you are feeling inside. The increased jump in cortisol caused by stress can cause a hormonal imbalance, resulting in anything from an outbreak of hives to those fine lines and wrinkles. The best way to relax, according to Timeless’ Medical Director, Dr. Erin Olah? Spend time with friends!
5. Stay hydrated and moisturized
   If you are dealing with skin that’s dry, red, and scaly, your skin’s moisture barrier probably needs a little extra attention. Be sure to give your body what it needs to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and limiting your intake of caffeine and alcohol (no comment). As a busy mom of three, Jessica Ropp, FNP-C, understands she can only take care of her family if she takes care of herself. That’s why she focuses on drinking lots of water throughout the day.As for your skincare products, we recommend SKINMEDICA HA5 REJUVENATING HYDRATOR as our favorite hydrator and a nice emollient moisturizer like OBAGI HYDRATE LUX or SKINMEDICA TNS CERAMIDE TREATMENT CREAM on top to lock in the hydration.
6. Get the proper amount of sleep
   Getting a good night’s rest is critical for your overall health and well-being, but it also turns out there’s some scientific truth to the notion of beauty sleep. Think about it, while you are in dreamland, your skin is not susceptible to those ultraviolet rays or the blue light from your computer screen and there is no dynamic muscle movements that contribute to those fine lines and wrinkles. While you get the rest you need, so does your skin.

Our team at Timeless Skin Solutions is here to help guide you through all aspects of your skincare journey. Request a consultation to receive a customized treatment plan perfectly suited for you and for assistance in determining which skincare products are right for your skin needs.