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To also experience a beautiful skin, follow the steps outlined here:
Use a ton of TLC to remove your eye makeup:
The skin around your eyes is the thinnest and most delicate skin on your face. So if you tug too roughly when removing your eye makeup, your skin can stretch out over time and fine lines can become more noticeable. Instead, use light, downward motions to wipe away your shadow, liner, and mascara, and also opt for a non-greasy eye makeup removing formula that won’t irritate skin and one that contains ingredients known to soothe skin such as vitamins B5 and E.
Clean makeup brushes regularly:
To fight infection and clogged pores, wash concealer and foundation brushes once a week because they are brushes you use around your eyes. But for any other brushes, once a month is fine.
Sleep well:
It’s not just about getting eight hours of sleep per night. your skin will also benefit from regularly from using clean silk pillowcases and good sleep.
Eat more vitamins:
A balanced diet is important, but there’s more than one way to give your skin vitamins. There’s also topical antioxidants, which are serums and creams that contain ingredients that nourish the skin. These can really help to repair the skin from sun damage as they also have natural sunscreen properties. The best time to apply them is right after cleansing, or they can be layered under your sunscreen for added protection.
Avoid direct heat exposure:
Don’t just watch out for the sun, getting too close to heaters and fireplaces can also wreak havoc on your skin. It causes inflammation and collagen breakdown.
Hydrate in every way possible:
Every skin expert always emphasize on the importance of hydration. A lack of water means less radiance and more sag. Hydration inside and out is key to keeping your skin radiant. So drink up for gorgeous, fully hydrated, flake-free skin.
Avoid using too many skin products:
Using more than one or two all at once is a big no-no. It can be harsh on the skin, resulting in more breakouts and clogged pores.
Avoid touching your face with your fingers:
It doesn’t just spread bacteria and cause breakouts, it can also lead to scarring, an increase in wrinkles, and even the flu. Leave that pimple/blackhead/bump alone. As tempting as it can be, unless you’ve got a clear whitehead (that you can use two tissues to gently press out), it’s more likely that you’ll either drive bacteria farther into skin, make it more inflamed, or add more dirt and bacteria to the area from your fingers and nails. If you have a blemish that is red and raised, hold an ice cube on it for 20-second intervals for a few minutes to bring down the inflammation, and then apply a dot of a salicylic acid spot treatment and cover with concealer on top.
Moisturize everyday and night:
The best times to moisturize are right after you get out of the shower and right before you go to bed.
Never go to bed with makeup on:
No matter how exhausted you are or how late it is, take it off. Removing your makeup can make the
difference between beautiful, glowing skin and a complexion that looks dull and has clogged pores. While you’re sleeping, makeup can get pushed deeper into your pores, leading to acne and some dead skin cells are meant to shed every day,but having makeup on 24/7 can cause them to stick to the skin’s surface. This can also lead to breakouts and exacerbate fine lines.
Gently exfoliate:
Depending on your skin type, use a chemical peel like a glycolic acid or AHA, soft scrub, or try derma-planing (when you glide a special razor over skin in downward strokes) to remove dead skin for a glowy, glass-like finish. Exfoliating one or two days a week is enough.
Wear sunglasses year-round:
Sunglasses have multiple important protective effects, not only can they protect your actual eyes from UV-inflicted damage both acute and long-term, but they also protect the fragile surrounding skin against fine lines and brown spots. Plus, the less you’re forced to squint, the less repetitive muscle movement in that area. The result: no crow’s feet.
Clean your phone daily:
And don’t press it directly against your skin when talking either. Your phone is a breeding ground for germs.
Work regular workouts into your routine:
Daily workout can have a positive effect on your skin as well as your mood and body, because a
workout increases circulation, creating that great glow once it’s done. Working up a sweat can help lower the stress hormone cortisol, which is linked not only to skin aging but breakouts and
clogged pores.
Compiled by Health Journo reporter, Temidayo Williams, with additional info at:
http://m.wikihow.com/Get-Great-Looking-Skin
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