The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is imperative to take very good care of it. It’s not just about making you look good. It’s also about taking very good care of it. So having a very good skincare routine is highly important.
Below we list 4 reasons as to why you should take time and look after your skin.
Do Not Get Into The Habit Of Using Multiple Skin Care Products
When looking after your skin do not get into the habit of layering on skin product after skin product as many dermatologists see this as a BIG no! Layering on multiple skincare products at the same time can be harsh on the skin and can result in blemishes and clogged pores.
Find a skincare product that works for you and get into a routine when using them.
Remember To Moisturise Just Not in The Morning But Also At Night
Dermatologists recommend that you moisturize both in the morning after you have washed your face or had a shower and also the last thing at night just before you go to bed.
It is always best to avoid heavily fragranced products and make sure you use a more gentle moisturizer for everyday use as this will limit irritation. Also, a good tip is to try not to touch your face often as this can spread bacteria and cause blemishes as well as increase wrinkles!
Keep Hydrated And Eat Healthily
Drinking plenty of water during the day has been proven to help keep skin healthy as well as eating foods high in omega 3 which in turn helps your skin to retain moisture. Eat plenty of green foods too as they can help to oxygenate the skin and also help with lymphatic drainage which in turn helps to cause less puffiness.
Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate
The average person loses over 50 million skin cells a day! Without some help, they will linger and can leave your skin looking tired. So use a skincare product that is pH neutral as this will not dry out the skin and exfoliate.
There’s no set time to exfoliate as you can anytime during the day but ideally, it is suggested to do it in the morning as the skin repairs itself overnight and leaves dead skin cells on your skin, and by exfoliating, these will be removed!
Experts tend to suggest that you exfoliate 2 to 3 times a week.
Sunscreen Use It!
We hear it all the time and it’s one of the best pieces of advice when it comes to looking after your skin. Always wear sunscreen! Applying sunscreen of factor 30 or more whether the sun is out or it’s a cloudy day will help to protect your skin.
Sunscreen and lotions not only help to protect you from skin cancer it also help to reduce the chances of wrinkles and keep the skin pigment even which in turn helps your skin barrier stay healthy.
Skin types
If you’re unsure what skin type you are this simple test will help you to choose the right products for your skin.
- Wash your face pat your skin dry and wait about half an hour
- Then gently using a tissue, press on different areas of your face and then hold up to the light to check the transparency
- No Transparency – dry
- Soaked – oily
- No transparency but some soaking – both oily and dry
- Not that oily or flaky – normal
If you’re looking for a radical new skincare treatment contact the BeautySkinClinic and see how they can help you keep looking good and feeling good!