Did you know that majority of headaches are caused by lack of water intake? 50%-60%of the human body is made of water and when running low on it- there could be serious consequences like head aches, unconsciousness, and in some cases death. There is a detailed Biological explanation to why and what causes dehydration but to put it in simple terms basically the cells shrivel up due to lack of water while the body is trying to circulate water to the cells but cannot do so because there isn't enough water; therefore, causing the human body to work harder than normal and its the hard work of the body that causes head aches. To prevent from skin cells from shriveling or better understood as drying and severe wrinkling, you must hydrate your skin.
Hydration is important inside out. If you want to have smooth, silky, radiant, and desirable skin then you must hydrate it! Take charge and give your skin the look
it deserves--healthy, with the help of the tips below.
Hydrate From Within
Skin is like a banana. You can tell that a banana is not ripe and not ready to eat by it's skin color (green) and you also know that it is ready and ripe when the skin color is yellow. Just like that, one can tell if your skin is dying on the inside because it shows on the outside as wrinkles or dryness no matter how much lotion you use. It is pointless to put lotion on the outside when the body is quenching for hydration on the inside.
Drink lots and lots of water. I like to add lemon slice or orange slice to my water because it adds hint of Vitamin C (which is good for skin). Make your cells happy
by satisfying their thirst. Don't leave them sad and thirsty.
Olive Oil Treatment
Have you ever wondered why the Greek and Italian people have the prettiest, silkiest, smoothest skin? Its not simply because they live in a mediterranean climate but also because they use what is available to them-OLIVE OIL.
Olive Oil treatment is my favorite. It is hypoallergenic, 100% natural, and it consistently works.
Take about 3-4 table spoons of olive oil in a small bowl or a cup and heat it up. (You don't have to heat it unless preferred by you) CAUTION: Warm it up mildly. Hot Oil can harm your skin so use your discretion. The Serenity Walk is not responsible for any injuries.
Take the oil and apply it on your skin after a bath or a shower.
This will be little sticky but worth it. I recommend you do this at night so that your body will have time to soak the oil as well as it will keep away from the dirt and pollution outside.
Benefits of Using Olive Oil:
100% Natural ; chemical-free
Cost effective. It is not expensive and available
Prevents skin from premature aging or aging further or delay wrinkling
Hydrates the skin cells
Gives skin a radiant glow
hypoallergenic
LOTION TREATMENT
Must know about lotions:
*Expensive lotion doesn't necessarily mean they will work on your skin or do what they say
*Inexpensive doesn't mean they are not effective
*First ingredient under the "INGREDIENTS" should ALWAYS say "WATER" (This means that it does what it is suppose to do: hydrate your skin. There is no hydration without water)
Usually face, neck, and body lotion are more effective
*It is not always easy to find a lotion that works for you so be patient! =)
Below are few that I recommend and it is also favorite choices of mine, my closest girl friends and celebrities in Hollywood.
I use this lotion every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week after showering. This lotion keeps my skin moisturized for hours (even when I am out and about walking in the cold air of October), and has shown significant change in my skin tone. It is more even now than it was before. I love Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lotion because it smells good, effective on my skin the way it says it is effect (love the integrity of this product), and inexpensive. I bought it for under $5 at Target!
I use this lotion on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. This is a light lotion that keeps me hydrated all day long. If you have stretch marks, this helps eliminates stretch marks. =) I bought Queen Helen's Cocoa Butter from Longs Drugs Pharmacy for $3.95!
Vaseline body gel (oil) is hydrating but sticky, it is stickier than olive oil treatment! I like to use this before I go out because it makes my legs and arms look shiny and makes my skin smooth as well. Have you ever seen some celebrities on the Red Carpet with shiny, radiant, and healthy looking skin? If so then let me tell you one of their few skin care secrets. They use this oil to have a shinny look and it is very noticeable in pictures, on t.v. and some magazines.
I use this oil every other sunday and switch with olive oil.
NOTE: Try your best to apply moisturizer everyday and do it after you shower. This is because your pores are open the most after showering and by lotion instantly on your skin will allow your skin to trap the water in the open pores, thus, keeping your skin hydrated, shiny, radiant, and glowing all day!
xx, Sonia
Do you use any moisturizers that you love and have proven to work for you?
