Here at DrThaj we believe your health and fitness are key to having flawless makeup. What you put into your body is even more important than what you put on it. Everyone always asks how to achieve a smooth, flawless makeup application and the secret is simple! Take care of your body! Drink lots of water, eat your fruits and veggies, and at the very least do a little cardio for 30 minutes a few times a week.
What type of diet is good for my oily skin?
For good skin all around, whether you have oily, combination, or dry, I love to make sure I’m getting the right nutrients into my body. I drink green tea every morning, make sure I’m eating healthy fats like olive oil, walnuts, and fish but most importantly, I always drink a lot of water.
What kind of foods should I be eating if I have dry skin?
I truly don’t believe that there is a difference in what you put into your body depending on your skin type. For both types, you want to drink a lot of water. This keeps skin plump and healthy and is, of course, also great for your body.
*If you are very dry, try eating fruits and veggies with high concentrations of water in them like cucumbers or celery. These will add water to your precious body in addition to the 73/100 ounces you should already be consuming.
How can exercise affect my skin?
Exercise is great for your skin! It increases blood flow and circulation which allows oxygen to move throughout the body not only leaving you healthy on the inside, but keeping skin healthy and vibrant on the outside.
Are there certain types of workouts I could be doing to prevent breakouts?
Whatever works for you! There are so many different ways to work out and break a sweat. Exercise helps to stimulate blood flow which helps move waste and toxins out of the body.
Does sweat cause more breakouts?
Depends. Sweating itself does not cause breakouts, but if you don’t shower right after the gym, sweat can sometimes clog pores causing breakouts or congestion within the skin.
Additional Tips & Tricks:
Breakouts are mainly caused by your hormones. For me, I never realized why I broke out, but then my dermatologist told me that stress is a key factor and directly affects our hormones. I personally try my best to find ways to relax throughout the day or at the very least once a week- watch a movie, take a bath, read a book, get a massage or pedicure, etc.
Properly cleaning our faces is also an extremely important step in keeping our skin healthy. I have 3 steps to cleaning makeup off of my face:
- Using an oil-based makeup remover to breakdown the makeup then wiping it off with a makeup wipe.
- Cleansing my face with any cleanser and exfoliating once a week.
- This last step is super important because it gets all that leftover makeup and dirt off that you can’t see: using a toner/astringent/witch hazel. This has been around for years and years and is basically a cleansing water. Some are stronger than others; use whichever is best for your skin.