Wellness Mama Queen

About 15 percent of your body weight is skin. If that seems like a lot, remember that skin is your largest organ. And one of your most important. Understanding your skin’s structure is the first step to maintaining the health of your armor against the outside world. The Purpose of Your Skin Your skin comprises a large portion of the integumentary system. This organ system also contains hair, nails, and glands that produce sweat and oil. The three main functions of the integumentary system are protection, regulation, and sensation. Skin’s primary function in this system is to act as a barrier. It provides protection from various environmental elements—temperature, bacteria, chemicals, the sun, and more. But the blood vessels in the skin also help it regulate your body temperature. And skin is where your body uses sunlight to manufacture vitamin D. Layers of the Skin Your skin performs a lot of important functions, and each of its three layers play a role. Epidermis The epidermis is the ...

Life is busy enough. Add a trip—even if it’s   a vacation you need—or the scramble to get kids ready for back-to-school, and the busy-ness of life leaves you short on time. But that doesn’t mean you should skimp on one of the most important habits for your well-being:   proper skincare. You always hear about the many, many steps of a skincare routine—like it’s a race to add more complexity. That doesn’t always fit with your busy life. But believe it or not, there is such a thing as a simple skincare routine. If you find yourself too hurried to make skincare a priority, try implementing these five tips to make a routine that can keep up with you. 1. Care for Your Skin from the Inside The top skincare tip for busy people is to feed your glow from the inside. The better care you take of   your hydration  and nutrition, the fewer products you’ll need to use to make up for it later. The golden rule for good-looking skin—especially if you’re traveling or spending a lot of ...

  Myth 2: You only need skincare for your face. That skin barrier we discussed above? It covers and protects the skin all over your body. That means the rest of it needs just as much care and attention as the skin on your face. To baby the delicate skin you’re in and pamper those often-neglected body parts: Take cooler, shorter showers. Prolonged exposure to heat can cause damage to your moisture barrier, which can lead to dryness, redness, and irritation. Pat, don’t rub, yourself dry with a towel. Excessive rubbing can tug at your skin, which can cause immediate irritation and a loss of elasticity in the skin over time. Moisturize daily, at minimum, to lock in the hydration your moisture barrier needs. Use a quality body lotion after showering, and use a facial moisturizer after cleansing both day and night. Gently exfoliate all over once to twice a week, especially concentrating on the rougher spots like elbows, knees, ankles, and heels. Use a loofah with a creamy, hydrating body...

  Boosting the quality of your diet checks a lot of boxes for your health. Weight, energy, and proper fuel come to mind first. The   health of your skin   should be added to that list. Nutritional skincare illuminates the natural radiance of your skin through a proper diet. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. And its health is easily influenced by what you eat. Skin goes through many cycles of renewal and repair. Proper nutrition supplies your skin with the materials it needs to maintain its beauty and strength. That means eating a variety of healthy, whole foods that include a wide range of vitamins, minerals,   antioxidants , lean proteins, and omega-3 fatty acids. Below, you’ll read about some of the foods rich in important nutrients for your skin. Make nutritional skincare a priority and ensure these nutrients are in your diet. Vitamin C Healthy skin requires a good supply of the protein collagen. This peptide is the most abundant protein in your body an...