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5 Tips for Having a Skin-Boosting Home

our home is the center of your universe, and, as such, it has a big impact on, well, just about every aspect of your life. 

In the best-case scenario, your property will have a positive impact on your finances, your relationships, your happiness, and, yes, even the appearance of your skin. So if you’re looking for a quick, easy, and long-term way to give your skin a boost, then it’s worthwhile looking inside your four walls. In this post, we’ll run through a few handy strategies for having a home that gives you a healthy glow all year round. 

Invest in Your Kitchen

The quality of your skin depends, in part, on what you put into it. Eating fresh, healthy meals is essential for giving your body the nutrients and minerals it needs for its skin to thrive. 

And you’ll be much more likely to take the time to prepare those meals if you have a kitchen that you love spending time in. If your kitchen is currently a little uninspiring and you often find yourself ordering food instead of making it yourself, then look at making some changes. Undertaking a small decor refresh project will cost around $1000, but it’ll be worth the expense; not only will you have a kitchen that boosts your skin, but you’ll also be keeping your property’s value in check, too. 

In the Bathroom

Your bathroom can harm or help your skin depending on a simple detail: the quality of the water you’re using during showering. Hard water can dry the skin (and hair), resulting in an irritated appearance. Soft water, on the other hand, is much more gentle. If you currently have hard water, then water softeners can help. Looking to take things even further? Then consider taking freezing cold showers. They’re awful (at first) to be in, but research indicates they can help close pores and reduce inflammation and redness. 

Keep It Clean

Experiencing acne breakouts and other skin issues, but not sure why? The cleanliness of your home might have something to do with it! Allergens and toxins can irritate the skin, resulting in reduced appearance. Remember that, in some cases, it’ll be the cleaning product itself that’s doing the damage. Whenever possible, look at using eco-friendly cleaning products that are gentler on the skin.

Sleeping Well

They call it beauty sleep for a reason! Your face will never look as refreshed as it does after a few nights of solid sleep. If you struggle to sleep through the night, then look at putting together a sleep-friendly environment. Decluttering your bedroom, upgrading your bedding, and reducing external light and noise can all make it easier to reach — and stay in — the land of nod. 

Create a Yoga Room

Finally, remember that nothing will age you quite like stress! The world may be a stressful place, but your home can be a calm, zen retreat. Look at putting together a relaxation room where you can do yoga, meditate, and avoid screens. 

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Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc is a travel host and writer with a popular travel show, The Design Tourist, and a companion lifestyle blog. As a widely published travel journalist and content creator, Karen is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association. She also serves as the Design and Travel editor of the national lifestyle magazine, LaPalme. Karen believes that every destination has a story to tell through its local art, architecture, culture, and craft. This immersive creative exploration begins with authentic accommodations where the narrative of place unfolds through art, accessories, accouterments, furnishings, fixtures, and food. 

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