Five Top Beauty Skin Tips
Now that I am at the crossroads between young skin and aging skin, I know that the skin care regimen that I choose to flow will greatly affect how I look for the rest of my life. It is now that I start to look around me, look to my family members and other women to try to observe what others are doing to protect their skin and keep it looking youthful.
After studying many beautiful older women around me, I have selected my role models and interviewed them to try to discover what rules they live by. I’ve compiled my findings into this list and hope to inspire others to care for their own skin.
(1) A little sun never hurt anyone, but… I’m the first one to agree that sun protection is very important, however I really think the amount of protection and healthy sun exposure varies based on the type of skin each person has. A little bit of Vitamin D in natural doses from the sun can be extremely beneficial. It can improve your mood as much as your skin tone. Know your skin, know how sensitive it is to the sun and make sure to protect it.
Sunscreen is essential, even for those of you who never burn. Prolonged sun exposure can have a long term affect on the vitality of your skin and can accelerate aging. So even if you don’t have immediate negative results, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t protect yourself.
For most daily use, SPF 15 is enough, but for days at the beach, make sure to check the weather report and see how strong the sun is on a given day. SPF 30, 45 or higher is recommended for days spent on the beach. And most importantly, remember to apply sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure.
(2) Less is always more when it comes to make up For younger looking skin, stop piling up the cover-up, foundation, and powder. I’m not saying to stop using it altogether, but apply as much as you need to even out the tones on your face, but not to change the color completely. Aside from looking like you are wearing too much makeup, you are also clogging your pores, making it difficult for your skin to breathe and more likely for pimples, blackheads and whiteheads to form. Make sure to remove makeup at the end of the day and try not to apply layer over layer throughout the day. The less makeup you have on, the younger and fresher your face will look, now and in the future.
(3) Cleanse This one doesn’t need much explanation. You touch your face, you apply lotion, makeup, you sweat… all of this builds up on your face and to keep it fresh and healthy, you must cleanse it. Make sure you select a cleanser that is right for your face, if you have dry skin, oily skin or combination skin, different cleansers are appropriate. Don’t scrub your face too hard and pat dry after. Twice a day is enough for most people; just make sure not to dry your skin out.
(4) Moisturize After you cleanse your skin, make sure to moisturize it. During the day use a moisturizer that has a light SPF. At night, use a heavier moisturizer to help promote skin regeneration while you sleep. After prolonged sun exposure, make sure to moisturize even more to prevent pealing. Make sure to choose a moisturizer that doesn’t clog your pores.
(5) Hydrate & Nourish Possibly the most important of my tips. The way your skin looks is as much about what you put on your skin as what you put in your body. Make sure to stay hydrated. Proper hydration is important for your entire body, but shows up commonly on your skin. Similarly, the food you eat impacts your skin. The right balance of vitamins and minerals increase your skin’s durability and natural protection against the environment. Since it’s not always easy in our busy lifestyles to eat the right balance of foods, supplements can really help keep your skin looking great.
These five easy tips can help maintain your beautiful young looking skin. Of course your genetic make-up plays a huge role in how your skin will evolve, but knowing your genes and taking the proper care of your skin based on your skin’s needs are huge steps in the right direction. Don’t fight nature, work with it, and take care of your skin and you will continue to glow and be the envy of others!
About the Author
Danielle is a woman in her late 20’s concerned with keeping her skin looking young. Since its often too late to correct damaged skin, read this top 5 list to learn how to keep your skin looking young forever.
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