No one ever sits us down in life or in school and says “OK, here is what you need to know about treating your skin well and keeping it looking well over the course of your life.” If they did, we would all be better looking. So, here is the advice that you have been waiting for.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
It is okay to moisturize. Although excess oil can be the cause of acne, many acne medications overly dry out the skin and moisturizers are the best way to remedy this. Just be sure to buy face-specific moisturizers that are labeled “non-comedogenic,” which means that they will not clog your pores.
When you’re moisturizing your face, smear some on your neck! Lines form there similar to the ones on foreheads, and a perfectly taken-cared-of face accompanied by a lined neck still shows age! If you’re prone to body acne, use your facial lotion on your chest and upper back too. It’s lighter and most are listed as non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores.
Use a moisturizer with SPF. Moisturizing your skin is important. Protecting your skin from the sun is also important. Slathering sunscreen on your face on top of moisturizer and makeup can clog pores and cause or worsen acne. Try looking for a moisturizer that contains sunblock to cut down on what you are applying to your face.
If you are trying to moisturize your skin properly, you need to make sure that you apply your lotion or moisturizer right after you take a shower or get out of the bath. By doing this, you can lock in the moisture into your skin, causing your skin to look healthy and beautiful.
Use a heavy moisturizing and nutrient rich product during night time to hydrate and reinvigorate your skin. Your body uses sleep as its time for regrowth and healing. Provide your skin the tools it needs to do this most effectively. Apply generously before bed and wash it off in the shower the next morning.
Food for the Skin
One of the best things you can remember for great skin is to eat the right kind of foods. A healthy balanced diet of key foods will help you to have good skin. Eat a good diet of things like nuts, seeds, eggs, and plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
Combat the sun with your skin care plan by eating tomatoes. Research has shown that people who consume 5 tablespoons of tomato sauce every day were more likely to suffer less sunburn outbreaks versus those who did not. This is fantastic news because the sun is a primary factor in how your skin ages.
To improve your skin through your diet, you should eat plenty of berries. Blackberries, blueberries, and even strawberries are rich in antioxidants, which can help your skin to fight free radicals. Regular consumption of berries can keep your skin from aging prematurely, and help to reverse the effects that age has had on your skin.
It is absolutely vital to clean your body from the inside out during the day. Acai berries are a fresh option that taste great, to help improve your skin in this fashion. Add these berries in your meals to restore beauty to your skin, as a natural alternative to consume during the day.
Be sure to include plenty of “good” oils in your diet to keep your skin, hair and nails moisturized. Use olive oil in salad dressings. Take flax seed oil and fish oil in capsule form. Use sunflower oil or peanut oil in cooking. All of these oils are healthful and help keep your skin nourished.
Beauty Tricks
You don’t need to shell out big bucks for tinted lip moisturizer. This is the ultimate in at-home skin care and simple, to boot. Take a small slice out of your favorite lipsticks and simply blend with a dollop of your favorite clear lip balm. Vaseline is a proven favorite!
A cream or an ointment made from marigolds, also known as calendula, can help heal inflammation of the skin, rashes and other minor skin complaints. Commonly found in health stores, calendula treatments are natural and safe. You can even grow them at home and research how to make a cream or an ointment yourself!
If you have dry skin on your face, try a natural face wash. Combine equal parts cooked oatmeal and yogurt with a little cucumber juice. The oatmeal and yogurt provide vital moisture, while the cucumber closes up your pores. Rinse off with warm water and pat your face dry. After using this face wash, your skin will feel smooth and moisturized.
An advice is just a suggestion. The tips and suggestions written here in this article are for you to take that knowledge and start implementing it into your own skin care regimen. This is the advice you were waiting for since you were younger. Keep your skin healthy and it will serve you well for the rest of your life.
*Information in the blog is provided for entertainment purposes only. Consult a medical professional before attempting any tips shown here.
*Information in this article is not medical advice and may not be factually accurate. It is intended for entertainment purposes only. Consult with a physician before attempting any tips in this blog post and to get the most up to date factual data about any procedure or treatment.
