Skin is one of our most precious assets, but our hectic lifestyles leave very little time for proper skin maintenance and as a result, our skin no longer has the baby softness that we had when we were born. Further, as we age, our skin steadily gets thinner and thinner and eventually wrinkles. The sebaceous glands that produce oil become less active, and the less active the sebaceous glands, the drier the skin. Added to our glands producing less oil, the quality and quantity of our blood vessels decrease which makes our skin more fragile. The skin no longer has that youthful looking glow or colour. There are some skin care tips which can help to postpone the natural aging process and prevent the various types of skin problems that occur. These will also help you to keep your skin glowing and healthy for years to come.
1.) Guard Yourself from the Sun. One of the most important things to remember is the damage that the direct sun can do to the skin. Ultraviolet rays which are invisible but intense, damages the skin and causes the skin to become dry and rough. Liver spots, deep wrinkles and various disorders such as benign and/or malignant skin tumors can also result. In actuality, a lifetime of sun exposure can be the reason that the skin goes through such changes..
For complete sun protection, take note of the following points:
- Avoid going out in the sun at the most intense hours: The rays of the sun are most damaging during 10am to 4 pm, and so, avoid going out in the sun during these hours.
- Put on protective clothing. Wear clothes such as long pants, long sleeved shirts, hats and caps, which completely cover the skin. In addition, remember that some fabric and certain styles provide more protection from the sun compared to others.
- Use sunscreen. Select a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) higher than 15. It is feasible to apply the lotion 20 minutes before going out in the sun and, if possible, reapply it every two hours, especially after being in the water or after intense sweating.
2.) Cleanse your skin. Cleansing is an essential part of caring for your skin and the key is to treat it gently.
- Limit bath time and use warm water. Long showers and hot water remove the essential oils from the skin, limit your bath and shower to about fifteen minutes or less, and try to use warm water rather than hot water.
- Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps generally strip the essential oil from the skin and can make your skin dry. Select mild soaps that contain extra fats and oils.
- Avoid irritating additives If your skin is sensitive, avoid skin product which contain dyes or perfumes. These can irritate the skin and could trigger an allergic response.
- Pat dry After bathing or washing, softly blot or pat your skin with a cloth so that a little bit of moisture remains on your skin. Moisturize your skin with cream or oil immediately.
3.) Moisturize regularly. Moisturizer greatly assists in maintaining your skin's natural moisture. The moisturizer works by putting a seal on your skin. Needless to say, the moisturizer that you use also depends on many different factors such as your type of skin, your age and any skin conditions such as bad skin or acne. The best way to find out if you require a moisturizer is to wait for 20 minutes after bathing. If your skin feels tight, you need to apply a moisturizer. Finally, it is always feasible to consult a dermatologist. He will not only tell you about your skin type, but he will also help you with the right kind of products and lotions, and if treatment is required to help you to maintain your skins youthfulness.
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
What Does It Take To Maintain Healthy Skin
When you meet someone you look into their face, then you look at how they are groomed and within 3 seconds you have summed that person up and put a value on their appearance based on your standards. Yes, this is true and we all do it.
If you have blotchy skin or tired skin, this is going to stand out. So, what do we need to do to make our skin looks its best? I am not going to discuss all the creams and potions, I will leave that to someone else to comment on, I am going to go back to basics and my personal experiences.
Without mentioning my age, I remember back to my 29th birthday and I spent the day in tears, I was on the way out, life is over, what have I got to look forward to, if you are over 30 you will know what I am talking about. Up until then I had never worried about moisturisers, sunscreen greatly, nor did I drink a lot of straight water. As a teenager I never suffered from acne or heaps of pimples, I think I was just plain lucky to inherit good genes.
From my 29th birthday onwards I got into a routine of using facial moisturiser once a day and eventually moved up to one for day use and one for night, the face needs moisturiser in order to help rejuvinate itself and encourage new cells to grow, I read somewhere that the skin can not grow new cells without moisture. It was always an internal debate as to whether the expensive moisturisers were better than the cheap ones, so I stuck to the middle of the road. Over the years I have tried heaps and to be honest after years of testing most products, from the most common ones found in the supermarket to a range I now buy in from overseas. I have found that all have done the job at the time, but as I and my skin aged we had to move on to the next range of skincare to deal with issues such as dryer skin, skin starting to lose its elasticity etc.
I mentioned before about drinking water, you hear all the time, "drink two litres of water a day", arrrggghhhh, I hate plain water and am not one to sit there with a bottle of water or carry water with me, my water intake comes in the form of coffee, tea, coffee, vitafresh and coffee. A few months ago I decided to go on a diet (sitting in front of a computer all day helps you put on weight), on this diet I had to drink 2 litres per day to help the diet work. So, I knuckled down and forced myself to drink this water. After 3 weeks of drinking 2 litres per day, spending about an extra 30 mins per day going to the loo, I looked in the mirror one day and noticed my skin looked totally different. It was clear, glowing and just looked different, it looked really healthy. It was the water doing it, because I had not changed any other thing in my daily skincare routine. I noticed after I went off the diet that my skin lost that clear glowing look. So, yes there is a lot to be said about water and skincare. It will help leech out the impurities from inside and it will help your skin to glow.
When I wash my skin I never use plain soap, I either use goat's milk soap or a soft skin wash, if you are using these products for your face only, it is a good investment because they will last you ages and become very economical. As soon as I get out of the shower, and while my skin is still warm I grab the night cream and apply it and also eye cream and because my skin is still warm and the pores open from the heat of the shower, I find my skin drinks it up.
I have now learnt that sunscreen on my face is a must must must, but I find most sunscreens leave an oily feeling and I hate that feeling. Instead I have replaced sunscreens on my face with mineral cosmetics which are a natural sunblock and after 2 years of going out in the sun with only mineral powder on I can honestly say I have never gotten sunburnt on my face.
As we age our skins needs change and if you are busy it is hard to know when you need to make some changes in your skincare routine, but I believe that if you stick to the basics you can't go too wrong. I also use a home microdermabrasion system once a week and my skin feels fantastic afterwards and you do notice the difference and if you can afford one it is a good investment. I am now waiting for someone to invent the ultimate facelift cream that will really tighten the skin as it ages and perform an on the spot eyelift.
Virginia Reali is the Director of BMNE Direct Pty Ltd, a major nail and beauty supply import company based in Australia. http://www.bmnedirect.com.au
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Virginia_Reali
If you have blotchy skin or tired skin, this is going to stand out. So, what do we need to do to make our skin looks its best? I am not going to discuss all the creams and potions, I will leave that to someone else to comment on, I am going to go back to basics and my personal experiences.
Without mentioning my age, I remember back to my 29th birthday and I spent the day in tears, I was on the way out, life is over, what have I got to look forward to, if you are over 30 you will know what I am talking about. Up until then I had never worried about moisturisers, sunscreen greatly, nor did I drink a lot of straight water. As a teenager I never suffered from acne or heaps of pimples, I think I was just plain lucky to inherit good genes.
From my 29th birthday onwards I got into a routine of using facial moisturiser once a day and eventually moved up to one for day use and one for night, the face needs moisturiser in order to help rejuvinate itself and encourage new cells to grow, I read somewhere that the skin can not grow new cells without moisture. It was always an internal debate as to whether the expensive moisturisers were better than the cheap ones, so I stuck to the middle of the road. Over the years I have tried heaps and to be honest after years of testing most products, from the most common ones found in the supermarket to a range I now buy in from overseas. I have found that all have done the job at the time, but as I and my skin aged we had to move on to the next range of skincare to deal with issues such as dryer skin, skin starting to lose its elasticity etc.
I mentioned before about drinking water, you hear all the time, "drink two litres of water a day", arrrggghhhh, I hate plain water and am not one to sit there with a bottle of water or carry water with me, my water intake comes in the form of coffee, tea, coffee, vitafresh and coffee. A few months ago I decided to go on a diet (sitting in front of a computer all day helps you put on weight), on this diet I had to drink 2 litres per day to help the diet work. So, I knuckled down and forced myself to drink this water. After 3 weeks of drinking 2 litres per day, spending about an extra 30 mins per day going to the loo, I looked in the mirror one day and noticed my skin looked totally different. It was clear, glowing and just looked different, it looked really healthy. It was the water doing it, because I had not changed any other thing in my daily skincare routine. I noticed after I went off the diet that my skin lost that clear glowing look. So, yes there is a lot to be said about water and skincare. It will help leech out the impurities from inside and it will help your skin to glow.
When I wash my skin I never use plain soap, I either use goat's milk soap or a soft skin wash, if you are using these products for your face only, it is a good investment because they will last you ages and become very economical. As soon as I get out of the shower, and while my skin is still warm I grab the night cream and apply it and also eye cream and because my skin is still warm and the pores open from the heat of the shower, I find my skin drinks it up.
I have now learnt that sunscreen on my face is a must must must, but I find most sunscreens leave an oily feeling and I hate that feeling. Instead I have replaced sunscreens on my face with mineral cosmetics which are a natural sunblock and after 2 years of going out in the sun with only mineral powder on I can honestly say I have never gotten sunburnt on my face.
As we age our skins needs change and if you are busy it is hard to know when you need to make some changes in your skincare routine, but I believe that if you stick to the basics you can't go too wrong. I also use a home microdermabrasion system once a week and my skin feels fantastic afterwards and you do notice the difference and if you can afford one it is a good investment. I am now waiting for someone to invent the ultimate facelift cream that will really tighten the skin as it ages and perform an on the spot eyelift.
Virginia Reali is the Director of BMNE Direct Pty Ltd, a major nail and beauty supply import company based in Australia. http://www.bmnedirect.com.au
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Virginia_Reali
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