Improve your skin and your well-being: four key goals for 2024
While we often fail to keep all of our resolutions, there is something irresistible about making that list and starting the year off on the right foot.
That’s why we share with you the keys to achieving it and We present four solutions that will not only improve your overall health and well-being.but they will also benefit your skin. Let’s walk together into this new beginning!
Why are we celebrating?
We celebrate another year full of adventures, new opportunities and moments that will forever remain in your memory. Like any journey, you have had your ups and downs, but each of these moments has been a valuable lesson.
On this holiday, we recognize the importance of small gestures: a sweet smile, a kind deed, or the impact of words. We honor our skin, that shield that accompanies us every step and every experience.
And above all, we celebrate the 365 new opportunities that open up before us with a constant commitment to caring for and loving ourselves in every way possible.
Here we present how you can make the most of each of them:
1. Take time for yourself
With the daily hustle and bustle of the world around us, it is important to take time to take care of yourself. Whether in the morning, before bed or during a break while working.
Subtract 10 minutes a day from the time you spend on your phone and dedicate it to yourself. Realizing that we spend a lot of time looking at our phones without realizing it, these minutes can turn into moments for activities you actually enjoy. Start by reducing your cell phone use by 10 minutes a day and spend it pampering yourself: painting your nails, calmly applying serums and creams, or immersing yourself in a book. Do something you’ve been wanting to do and give yourself that space.
Once you get into the habit and feel the benefits, you can increase this time to 20, 30 minutes, or whatever your body and mind need.
These moments are not only a gift for your overall well-being, but also have a positive effect on your skin. Slowing down and relaxing has a direct impact on your appearance, greatly improving your condition. Your skin reflects your inner well-being, and when you are relaxed and happy, it simply radiates with radiance.
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When you relax, levels of hormones such as oxytocin increase and cortisol decreases. Simply put, this hormonal balance promotes more radiant, healthier skin.
2. Adopt a healthier diet
You probably already know all the benefits of improving your diet, which is why this resolution is so common on New Year’s lists. Our main suggestion is that you don’t feel overwhelmed. Improving your eating habits involves making healthy changes in a sustainable way over time.
A great way to start is to think about what healthy foods you can add to your diet: try adding a new healthy food every month.
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The benefits for your skin are noticeable. Did you know that diet can affect the formation of wrinkles? A balanced diet enriched with antioxidant foods such as vitamins A, B, C and minerals can help delay the signs of skin aging.
You can also include more foods that are high in water content, such as fruits and vegetables, as they help improve skin hydration, resulting in softer, healthier skin. Another option is to include foods rich in collagen and elastin in your diet to improve your skin’s natural elasticity.
3. A year dedicated to sports
Another classic resolution on New Year’s lists is to include more physical activity, and it’s no surprise since exercise brings countless benefits to our well-being, elevating our mood and improving skin health.
Setting aside one day a week to exercise can be a big help. You can decide to walk or run on Sunday mornings, take a spin class on Fridays after work, or tailor your plan around your preferences and schedule.
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Don’t be discouraged: there are many sports out there, and you don’t have to like them. This year, encourage trying, experimenting, and finding your favorite activity. Also, start gradually. In the first month, spend 15 minutes; in the next – 20; then 30… Gradually increase the duration until you reach a weekly routine that you are completely happy with.
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This article was created with the help of artificial intelligence, which uses machine learning to create informative texts. In addition, it was reviewed by a journalist from the Avangardia online section.