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5 Easy and Affordable Things You Can Do to Support Your Skin

People spend hundreds of dollars each month purchasing products to put on their skin to make it look better. I admit that I have fallen victim to trying some pretty expensive creams and other products in the search for good looking skin. For me, in the end it all comes down to some pretty basic steps and they don’t cost much at all!

This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Stay hydrated

One winter, my skin was particularly dry and my face felt like it was two sizes too small. I bought every facial moisturizer in the cosmetics section of the drug store and even had humidifiers going in all the rooms in my house. Nothing seemed to help and I was ready to give up until I realized I probably wasn’t drinking nearly enough water. I upped my water intake and almost immediately saw an improvement. This was probably my big ah-ha moment that what I put into my body affects my skin more than what I put on it.

Get enough sleep

I look back at pictures when Josh was an infant and I can’t get over how old I look. Fast forward to when he was two, and suddenly I am looking more like myself. This alone is a huge indication of how much sleep can contribute to looking our best. There’s lots of science behind how sleep affects our hormones and overall well being but nothing illustrates that like pictures from those early sleep deprived days.

Remove makeup at night

It can be tempting to just roll into bed when you are really tired. I’ve often fought that little voice that asks “What difference will it make if you wait and take it off in the morning?” But it really does make a difference. Your skin repairs itself at night while you are sleeping, and having pore-clogging makeup on can interfere with that process. It also leaves you more prone to breakouts which do nothing to improve the look of your skin!

Use sunscreen

When I say “use sunscreen”, I don’t just mean when you go to the beach. Use sunscreen every day – even in the winter, even when it’s cloudy, even when you don’t think you will be going outside. Just put it on in the morning as part of your routine. Photoaging is caused by UVA rays and breaks down the skin’s ability to hold it’s shape, resulting in sagging and wrinkles.

Feed your body well

When looking to support your skin from the inside, a nutritious diet full of a variety of healthy foods is always best. This is probably the area where I struggle the most (just slightly above the whole “get enough sleep” thing!) and I know many busy moms are in the same boat. I depend on healthy supplements to help pick up some of the slack from my less than stellar eating days. I’ve talked before about how much I love Nature Made® supplements and have added a new one to my routine to help support my skin – Glow by Naure Made®!

Glow by Nature Made® – Skin Moisture is a line of supplements that are formulated to help skin stay moisturized from the inside out. This supplement helps with skin smoothness, suppleness, and firmness by supporting skin hydration in as little as 15 days. *,¥,† I found Glow by Nature Made® – Skin Moisture in the vitamin/supplement aisle at my local Target. At a suggested price of $13.99, it’s a total bargain. (Right now receive 10% off Target.com (online only) with promo code: GLOW until 5/27.)

There are two other formulations you might want to check out:

  • Glow by Nature Made® – Skin Moisture + Sleep:
    • Melatonin helps support sleep†
  • Glow by Nature Made® – Skin Moisture + Hair and Nails:
    • Biotin may help support healthy hair, skin, and nails‡

 

*For adults with dry skin. ¥ 70 mg of Ceramosides®    ‡Biotin may help support healthy hair, skin and nails in those that are biotin deficient.†These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease.

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  1. robin rue says

    May 9, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I seriously need to get more sleep. If only my husband would stop snoring so that I could….LOL.

    Reply
    • Maureen Fitzgerald says

      May 18, 2017 at 7:53 am

      I feel you 100% on that one!!

      Reply
  2. Catherine Sargent says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:30 am

    Thanks for the great tips. I need to get more sleep and drink more water.

    Reply
  3. Vera Sweeney says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Water and sleep are two big, big biggies. Getting enough water and sleep can help your skin more than almost anything else.

    Reply
  4. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:49 am

    These are SUCH great tips! My oldest daughter is just starting up with makeup, and I am on her constantly about washing it off at night!

    Reply
    • Maureen Fitzgerald says

      May 18, 2017 at 7:54 am

      It helps to get good habits going early!

      Reply
  5. Pam says

    May 9, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    These are great tips for keeping your skin healthy. Sunblock is so important for your skin.

    Reply
  6. Marcie W. says

    May 9, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    I’ll admit that I slack in more than one of these areas and my skin does suffer. I think a skin supplement could be extremely beneficial.

    Reply
  7. Rosey says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    I am so bad at removing makeup before I go to bed. I always have been. It’s really time I support my skin better.

    Reply
  8. Rachel Ferrucci says

    May 10, 2017 at 1:42 am

    All such great tips and I love the Glow by Nature Made. It has really made a difference for me.

    Reply
  9. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    May 10, 2017 at 7:51 am

    I love all your tips here! I will definitely start with these healthy habits for my skin. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Jeanine says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:18 am

    I think my issue is lack of sleep. I really need to try to get more sleep at night, you can tell my skin needs it!

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    May 10, 2017 at 9:37 am

    Great tips and more common sense .than anything else to keep your skin healthy and your body too. I love Nature Made vitamins so I am sure I will love this when I get it.

    Reply
  12. Brianne says

    May 10, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    I’m loving this post because I do not take care of my skin the way i should! So trying this!

    Reply
  13. Michelle Waller says

    May 10, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    These are all amazing tips to supporting your skin. I always forget to take my makeup off at night, and need to get into a better habit of doing that.

    Reply
  14. Wendy Polisi says

    May 10, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    Water is my main thing. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin in connection with how much water I drink.

    Reply
  15. Louise Bishop says

    May 10, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    These are amazing tips. It depends on what I eat for my skin to be at its best.

    Reply
  16. Our Family World says

    May 10, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    Staying hydrated and taking supplements are the things I do to care for my skin. It is best to nourish the skin from the inside out. Sunscreens are important too, especially during the bright and sunny summer months.

    Reply
  17. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    May 11, 2017 at 9:18 am

    I take supplements. I may not be able to get enough sleep everyday, but I do make sure that I keep myself hydrated throughout my waking hours.

    Reply
  18. Carol Cassara says

    May 11, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Water is definitely key when it comes to our skin. Staying hydrated will keep our skin healthy and soft. These other tips will definitely help as well.

    Reply

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