Your skin is naturally designed to protect you, to keep you healthy, and provide a barrier against infestation and infection, it really is a miracle of natural design that is a constant in your existence from birth through until death.
But at the same time, you also have a responsibility to protect and maintain it by being and living with a modicum of responsibility. You cannot just live as you please, indulge in self-destructive pursuits that damage the natural essence of your skin and still expect it to hold up its end of the bargain in maintaining its basic functions.
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The whole modicum of taking care of something and that something will take care of you is very much in play here. If you treat your skin with respect, it will serve you well (quite literally) for a lifetime. To that effect, we’ve compiled 5 basic tips on skincare that, if followed, should ensure you a lush, healthy, and vibrant skin that will not only contribute to your health but will also make you look young, vital, and appealing.
Let’s do this thing…
1. CLEAN, MOISTEN, SOFTEN
First thing to remember with proper skincare is keeping it clean. It’s highly recommended that you wash your face at least twice a day to remove bacteria and any oily accretions. Don’t forget about your neck. Once done, use some toner and moisturizer to restore any lost hydration.
When using water to wash your skin, lukewarm water is always preferable over hot as the former will strip away your skin’s natural oils, leading to dry and patchy spots.
Always dry your skin after washing, but it’s recommended to leave a slight touch of moisture, allowing your skin to absorb it and retain hydration.
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2. EXFOLIATE REGULARLY
Your skin is naturally made up of literally millions of cells that continually regenerate to keep your skin healthy. But by exfoliating on a regular basis, recommendations are for at least once a week, you can remove dead cells and retain your skin’s vitality, making it silky-smooth to the touch.
Whether you use a loofah, scrub, or sponge to exfoliate, always be gentle when exfoliating, especially on the face as compared to legs or arms. And if you have particularly dry skin, it’s recommended you exfoliate gently once a day for maximum results.
3. WEAR MAKE-UP BUT WITH CARE
There’s nothing wrong with wearing make-up but you just need to be both careful and mindful in doing so.
Always be aware of your own individual skin type, what’s natural characteristics are, and allow room to maneuver for those characteristics in applying make-up to it. For example, powder-based make-up is good for oily skin, whereas liquid or cream-based make-up is much more advisable for dry skin.
If you wear make-up regularly, it’s always good to go at least one day per week not wearing any to give your skin time to breathe. Also, never forget to remove make-up before going to sleep at night to prevent break-outs.
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4. EAT AND DRINK RESPONSIBLY
The old maxim of “you’ll get out of it only what you put into it” very much applies to the arena of skincare; what you consume on a daily basis has a direct correlation on how healthy your skin is maintained. This is not a non-negotiable aspect of skincare, you can still indulge in moderation the nice things in life but always keep in mind your skin’s reaction.
The #1 recommendation for eating and drinking with regards to good skincare is drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water per day to retain your skin’s overall moisture and vitality. It also helps reduce acne and keeps your skin looking clear of some blemishes.
Just like your Mommy used to tell you (and she was right!)… eat lots of fruit and vegetables. They are especially good for your skin and contain much-needed vitamins and antioxidants and go a long way to keeping your skin healthy, shiny, and youthful.
Fish is an especially healthy diet for good skin care, containing as they do omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to your skin’s defense against sun damage, aging, and improves skin elasticity.
Eating dark chocolate in moderation is also good, as it contains antioxidants which improves skin texture and overall appearance while also being a good defense against acne and aging.
5. GET A GOOD NIGHTLY SLEEP
A pretty obvious but a very effective recommendation for good skincare this one!
If you’re not getting enough rest, the skin has trouble regenerating, leading to puffy eyes and your skin developing a dull look. It’s recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night is the optimum time, which will not only give your skin a healthy glow and complexion but also reduces wrinkles and keeps you looking more youthful to boot!
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We really hope we’ve given you some highly useful and engagingly productive tips on how to optimize and improve your overall skincare. Just remember that if you follow these tips and look after your skin, it will continue to look after you quite literally for a lifetime. For that’s the great thing about your skin, it literally comes with a lifetime guarantee the moment you’re born, and who can argue with that?
Good luck and good health to you!
