Good skin doesn\u2019t start with the number of expensive serums and retinol you have in your cabinet. Rather, it starts with how you treat your mind, body, and soul.<\/p>\n
\u201cSkin care is health care. When you take care of your skin, you\u2019re taking care of your overall health,\u201d says\u00a0Dr. Murad, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Murad<\/a>. Ahead, Dr. Murad shares tips on how to love and nourish the skin you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n Look beyond good products<\/strong> Do things that make you happy<\/strong> Take preventative measures<\/strong> Embrace the aging process xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n Psst! Have you signed up for FabFitFun yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products, access to exclusive fitness and cooking content on\u00a0FabFitFunTV<\/a>, members-only sales, and more.\u00a0Use code\u00a0METAMORPHOSIS<\/a>\u00a0at checkout for 10% off your first box. #yourewelcome<\/p>\n
\nYour expensive skin care products won’t be as effective if you’re not treating your actual body with care. “Skin is affected by what we eat, how well we sleep, how we manage stress, and how much we exercise. It’s all connected,” says Dr. Murad. \u201cA robust skin care routine is wonderful, but it needs the support of nutrients and hydration from food, oxygenated blood from exercise, and reduced cortisol from better stress management.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nLoving and appreciating your skin begins with finding happiness within yourself first. The skin is the body’s window to wellness, so if you’re happy, it shows on your skin too. \u201cIf the body isn’t well because of the effects of stress, it can show on the skin as breakouts, inflammation, dark under-eye circles and puffiness, expression lines or frown lines, and dullness and dehydration.” Dr. Murad advises eating (yes, eating!) your water in the form of fruits and veggies, being kind to your mind, nourishing your skin, and awakening the body. “I call them the ‘Four Pillars of Wellness,’ and they\u2019re different for everyone. Find healthy ways of living that make you happy, and it will be easier to stick with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nJust as you stay ahead of your overall health with regular exercise or supplements, it’s important to stay ahead of your skin’s health as well. Collagen is one ingredient Dr. Murad recommends incorporating early on into your skin care routine.\u201cWithout collagen, we couldn\u2019t exist. Collagen makes up our tendons and ligaments as well as the dermis of our skin. The Murad Rapid Collagen Infusion<\/a> has the benefits of a filler-like plumping effect without an injection. And it works fast \u2013 plumper skin with fewer lines shows in little as two hours.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>It’s important to remind yourself that aging is a natural part of life and everybody goes through it. \u201c[Understand] that you do have control over how well your skin ages. Yes, you\u2019re going to get wrinkles as you age. But if you\u2019re not sleeping well, chronically stressed, and not eating a balanced diet, your chances of lines, wrinkles, and skin issues increase.\u201d<\/p>\n