4 Ways Reducing Inflammation gets you Healthier Skin

Here at Lee Cosmetic Acupuncture, we love helping our patients look and feel their best with our cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling services. We often get asked by our patients what they can do at home to maintain their beautiful skin between sessions. Our answer is always the same: eat right and minimize inflammation. 

Listed below are our top recommendations for reducing and even eliminating some of the most common skin inflammatory factors.

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Stay away from or use very sparingly: 
Smoking or vaping, even marijuana: dries out the body and the skin cells. Contributes to premature wrinkling of the skin, deteriorates cells and causes premature cell death. 

Alcohol: alcohol breaks down the cell membrane and causes inflammation not only in the digestional tract and liver, but everywhere in the body. Reducing inflammation also includes reducing how much you're drinking. 

Sugar: Sugar is one of the most inflammatory substances that we consume. It affects the body on a global scale. For the skin, it contributes to the breakdown of collagen and leads to deep wrinkles and premature aging. 

Minimize Sun Exposure: Always wear a hat, or use an umbrella while in the sun. Use sunscreen to minimize sun damage, prevent premature cell death to keep your skin looking healthy and young.

If your skin isn't looking as well as you'd like, it may be necessary to look at other areas of your life that may be impacting your health.

The following areas may need a closer look to help your skin improve:

• hormonal issues
• emotional issues
• lack of sleep 
• dietary issues

Please let us know at your next session or give us a call to discuss any additional concerns.
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