Refresh Your Skin
Skin thrives on daily care to keep it beautiful and resistant to wrinkles. One’s routine need not be complex, but should include a fairly simple morning and evening procedure consisting of some basic steps and age appropriate products.
Facial cleansing with water, upon waking, then using a gentle cleansing product before bedtime, will assure removal of the day’s dirt and makeup. Toner may follow, depending on individual preference, as many are now less drying, formulated to offer additional hydration and remove makeup traces left behind after cleansing. The final, and necessary, step is moisturizing, beneficial to all skin types. With products designed to work with various complexions, a lighter weight moisturizer may be applied for daytime, especially pre-makeup, while a heavier cream can be applied for sleeping. Additionally, using an exfoliant, 2-3 times a week, sloughs off dead skin cells, stimulates cellular energy and promotes a nicer looking complexion.
Drinking 8-10 glasses of water, everyday, contributes to pretty skin. Good hydration, needed by the inner body, is manifested in a softer, less wrinkled exterior. White tea has also been heralded due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation intensifies the breakdown of collagen and elastin, contributing to wrinkles.
In the morning, after face washing with water or a gentle cleanser, following with moisturizer is critical. Light textured moisturizers are preferred when preceding makeup; those used at bedtime, after cleansing to remove dirt and makeup, are often thicker and creamier, conducive to sinking into skin layers during sleep. Although toners can be added between cleansing and moisturizing, they are optional and subject to individual preference. They are now formulated to be more hydrating, as well as refreshing.
Just as health is enhanced by water, a diet rich in skin loving nutrients does double duty. Increasing complex carbohydrates, protein, and essential fatty acids will emit a healthy glow, along with better blood sugar. Adding beans, vegetables, olive oil, nuts and whole grains to the mix, while reducing red meats, butter, and sugary processed foods, will make skin smile.
Happy skin is rested, relaxed, and the beneficiary of blood circulation enhanced by exercise. Skimping on sleep or exercise promotes stress, antagonistic to good skin, promoting lines and wrinkles.
Nothing makes skin happier than treating it kindly with diet, cleansing, and moisturizing; but getting enough rest, having time to relax, and getting the blood pumping with exercise will ensure more beautiful skin with fewer wrinkles at any age. Furthermore, keeping it protected from overexposure to the sun will maximize skin-loving efforts and pay off dividends in aging with grace and beauty.
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