A Multilayered Approach to Skin Care
Combining an ideal skin care regimen with eating right, and managing stress, gives your skin the strength to fight the causes of aging. Plus, when you have a balanced lifestyle you're certain to look and feel your absolute best.
Is your skin care routine giving you all you need or is it merely routine? Look for products that support your skin needs and give you the benefits you are looking for.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Change your skin care regimen to keep up the needs of your skin. As we age, the texture and tone of skin begins to diminish, so you need to invest in the health of your skin every day.
- Starting in your 20's, skin loses about 7% of its thickness every 10 years. Therefore, it is important to choose products that help build skin's strength with special age-fighting ingredients.
- When the weather changes, so does your skin's needs. Summer demands lightweight, oil-free products whereas winter requires extra hydration.
- Always wash your face with a cleanser every morning, night and after working out. It important to remove make-up, excess oil and keep pores clear and clean.
- Exfoliate about once a week. But don't use varieties with big grains, which can be too rough on your skin. Opt for products with a fine grain.
- Remember sun protection is necessary year round for your face and body. When applying sunscreen to your body it should take a little time to be absorbed. So apply sunscreen about 20 minutes before going out and make to reapply often, typically every two to four hours and after swimming or sweating.
A nutritious, anti-oxidant-rich diet and healthy habits provide the building blocks to a gorgeous complexion. These reminders will help keep you on the beauty track.
- Think about moisturizing inside as well as on the outside. Drink enough water to help support a healthy digestive system, which is reflected in your skin.
- Get your vitamins. Selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin C are key skin supporters. While Vitamin B complex helps keep skin clear and looking young.
- Integrate a stress-fighting routine to your activities like yoga, walking, or meditation. It will help keep life's little aggravations and annoyances off your face.
- Indulge in a massage. It's a super stress-buster. Plus, it helps increase circulation, which makes your skin look more luminous.
- Sugar is not so sweet on your skin. Try to keep the lid on the cookie jar in order to head off possible premature skin aging that might be caused by the wear and tear of processing sugar.
