Improve your skin and your well-being, four essential goals for 2024

Although we often fail to complete all of our resolutions, there’s something compelling about making a list and starting the year off on the right foot.

So, we share with you the keys to achieve it and We present four resolutions that will not only improve your general health and well-beingBut they will also benefit your skin. Let’s jump into this new beginning together!

Why do we celebrate?

We celebrate another year full of adventures, new opportunities and moments that are indelibly etched in your memory. Like any journey, you will experience ups and downs, but each of these moments is a valuable lesson.

In this celebration, we recognize the importance of small gestures: a sweet smile, a kind act or the impact of words. We honor our skin, the shield that accompanies us through every step and experience.

And above all, we celebrate the 365 new opportunities that unfold before us, with an ongoing commitment to self-care and love in every way imaginable.

Here we present how you can get the most out of each of them:

1. Make time for yourself

Amidst the daily demands and fast pace of the world around us, it’s important to take time to take care of yourself. Whether in the morning, before bed or as a break during work.

Subtract 10 minutes a day from the time you spend on your phone and dedicate it to yourself. Be aware that we spend so much time looking at our phones regardless, those minutes can turn into moments for activities you actually enjoy. Start by reducing your cell phone use to 10 minutes a day and spend it pampering yourself: painting your nails, quietly applying serums and creams, or immersing yourself in reading a book. Do what you have wanted to do for a long time and give yourself that space.

Once you make it a habit and experience the benefits, you can increase this time to 20, 30 minutes, or whatever your body and mind like.

These moments are not only a gift for your general well-being, but they also have a positive effect on your skin. Slowing down and relaxing has a direct impact on your appearance, significantly improving your condition. Your skin reflects your inner well-being and, when you are relaxed and happy, it simply radiates radiance.

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When you rest, levels of hormones like oxytocin increase, while cortisol decreases. Simply put, this hormonal balance promotes more radiant and healthy skin.

2. Adopt a healthy dietNo

Surely you’re already aware of all the benefits of improving your diet, which is why it’s such a recurring resolution on New Year’s lists. Our main suggestion is that you don’t feel overwhelmed. Improving your eating habits involves making sustainable healthy changes over time.

A great way to start is to think about what healthy foods you can add to your diet: try adding one new healthy food each month.

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The benefits for your skin are significant. Did you know that diet can affect the formation of wrinkles? A balanced diet rich in antioxidant foods like vitamins A, B, C and minerals can help delay the appearance of signs of aging on the skin.

You can also include more foods with high water content, such as fruits and vegetables, as they promote better skin hydration, resulting in softer and healthier skin. Another option is to include foods rich in collagen and elastin to improve the skin’s natural elasticity.

3. A year with more games

Another classic resolution on the New Year’s list is to incorporate more physical activity, and it’s no surprise, since sports offer numerous benefits to our well-being, elevating our mood and improving the health of our skin.

Establishing a day a week to start a sports routine can help a lot. You can decide to walk or run on Sunday mornings, join a spin class on Fridays after work, or tailor your plan to suit your preferences and schedule.

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Don’t be overwhelmed, there are a variety of games out there, and you don’t have to like them all. This year, be encouraged to try, experiment and discover your favorite activity. Also, start slowly. In the first month, invest 15 minutes; in the next, 20; Then 30… gradually increase the duration until you achieve a weekly routine that you thoroughly enjoy.

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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 reporter from the Vanguardia web section.