If you have been trying to find ways of looking younger, you may have realized that this means proper skin care. Our skin shows so much about our age and to really beat the signs of aging we need to find ways of making our skin look more radiant, firm and toned. This article will give you ways of doing that.
When it comes to keeping the skin on your face healthy, it is often a good idea to consider what you are putting in your hair. Some leave-in conditioners and hair products can actually clog pores around your hairline. The hairline is already a very oily area, so take care when applying products on or around it.
Avoid excessive eating of chocolate to ensure optimal skin. Most chocolate can cause acne when eaten in too large of quantities, causing the body (primarily the face) to overproduce oil. Some chocolate is fine to eat, but only eat the suggested serving size of the chocolate product you are consuming.
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Sun exposure is the number one cause of aging of the skin, and it’s a shame because it’s so easy to prevent. Slather on the sunscreen as soon as you step out of the shower to help it really soak in, put some more on visible areas on your lunch break, and then again when you get home, in that little half-minute break before you get out of the car to go inside. Make sure to refresh throughout the day, because sunscreen wears off. (If you pick a sunscreen that’s also a moisturizer, that’s another bonus!)
If you’re in the market for a good soothing mask, consider trying out a honey mask. It reduces redness and makes skin glow. You can use this mask to make yourself look better by applying it weekly so that you don’t have a lot of pimples either.
To get the best use out of your skin care products, you have to apply them in the right order. You should start by the less thick product and make sure it penetrates your skin. Then move on to a slightly thicker product and finish with the thickest one. Do not apply a new product until the previous one has been absorbed.
If you have sensitive skin, avoid facial scrubs that feel gritty or grainy; they will only make your skin retreat in pain. Instead, wash with a gentle castile soap (Dr. Bronner’s is a quirky but reliable brand) and pat gently dry after rinsing. Your sensitive skin is very reactive to its environment and needs the gentlest of treatment. Using grainy scrubs, or especially any products containing AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) will further aggravate your skin’s sensitivity, creating redness and irritation.
As you can see, taking good care of your skin is something that you have to build in to your life. Doing it once or twice, every so often doesn’t cut it. Take the time to put these tips into your daily skin care regime and reap the benefits in no time.