Our skin experiences challenges like sun exposure, dust, pollution, humidity, and many other things. It would not be wrong that the skin is the most sensitive part of the body. Some skin problems are persistent, we must pay attention to the treatment and the symptoms. Our skin needs the right care to fight off damage from external factors. The food that we eat and our lifestyle management are reflected by our bodies and skin. For maintaining healthy skin, proper nutrients are required by the skin cells to promote cell division, growth of new cells, and repair of damaged cells. For maintaining a healthy glow on the skin and to reverse the aging process various measures such as enough sleep, performing yoga and exercise, intake of anti-oxidants rich food items, and adopting a healthy lifestyle must be performed. Dr. Shikha Aggarwal, our skin specialist in Ludhiana practicing at Bliss Laser Skin Clinic shares some easy yet highly beneficial tips for keeping the skin healthy. 

1.Get enough vitamins and eat healthy fat
 

Intake of vitamin C produces more collagen in the skin which leads to fewer wrinkles. Fatty acids are very crucial for the skin to look youthful as it maintains plumpness providing contours to the face. 
 

2.Drink more water and flush out toxins
 

Lack of water in the skin cells makes the skin dehydrated and it makes the skin dry, hard, and flaky. Dry skin is more prone to wrinkle formation. It is highly advised by our skin doctor in Ludhiana to drink 8 glasses of water a day to help the body get rid of toxins and excess salt. One must follow this for a few weeks or months (in some cases) to identify a change in the skin in form of improved texture and tone. Also, one must know that drinking enough water every day adds glow to the skin and keeps the skin acne-free. 
 

3.Exercise and sleep well
 

Physical activities and exercise increase blood circulation and it also promotes the intake of more oxygen and nutrients. Also, our body and skin both require proper rest and sleep to perform skin rejuvenation and repair the damage. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is generally released when one is deprived of sleep. This hormone causes stress and inflammation and it also affects skin quality. 
 

4.Use natural skin products and use sunscreen without fail
 

Skincare products and cosmetics may contain harsh chemicals, so it is essential to check the ingredients to confirm their safety. The sun's rays provide us with Vitamin D which is essential for our body but it also provides harmful UV rays. This causes tanning, dark spots, DNA deformation, and even skin cancer. Hence, a good sunscreen as recommended by a dermatologist is a must whether it’s sunny or cloudy. Most people don’t know that UV rays still reach the earth even when it is cloudy. Additionally, our electronic gadgets such as laptops and mobile emit blue radiation which affects the skin. Using sunscreen protects the skin against it. Therefore, even if one has limited sun exposure, wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 & PA +++ is highly recommended. 
 

The use of heavy cosmetic products, pollution, chemicals, genetics, UV rays, and free radicals leads to various skin problems such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infection, melasma, freckles, lichen planus, genital warts, and pathogen infection. All these skin conditions require immediate medical attention and ignorance can lead to the cause of another chronic disease. 
 

Dr. Shikha Aggarwal is considered the best dermatologist in Ludhiana because of the personalized skin regimens that she suggests to her patients to achieve long-lasting benefits.