Article by Nathalie Fiset M.D.
A lot of people go through the trouble of complicating their skin care regimen in the hopes of achieving unrealistic results. Most Dermatologists believe that a simple approach to taking care of our skin can bring more positive changes to dry and dull skin. Daily cleansing is a must and following these simple skincare regimens can bring you closer to the perfect skin you’ve always desired.
The Basics:
1. Cleansing With a Gentle Cleanser
This is the most important part of any skincare regimen that needs to be understood. Cleansing involves the removal of excess oil, dirt, debris, and bacteria from our skin surface that may cause problems such a pimples and blackheads. Cleansing is an integral part of skincare. Most problems occur when our skin gets really dirty. It is very important that one picks a gentle cleanser that can be used as often as needed.
Most people make the mistake of picking a harsh cleanser in the hopes of drying out their zits faster. Harsh cleansers only strip our skin of natural moistures agents that protect it from germs and wrinkles. Always use oil free, non-comedogenic cleansers that can hydrate and clean your skin. If you have oily skin, dermatologists recommend that you wash it at least twice a day. Remember to cleanse before applying makeup or moisturizers to avoid pimples.
2. Skin Toning
Skin toning is very important in any regimen because it preps the skin before moisturizing and treatment. For people with easily irritated skin who usually skip this part, alcohol-free variants have been made available in the market to suit the needs of their sensitive skin.
Toning is very important if you want to experience the optimal effect that most moisturizers or treatments offer. Toning also closes and refines the pores in our skin, making them less susceptible to clogging. Also use a toner after cleansing to remove any dirt or soap residue that can cause pimples and premature wrinkles.
3. Moisturize
Find an oil-free moisturizer that suits your skin type. There are different skin types: dry, oil, combination; and they all have different needs. Good thing the market is flooded with different products that cater to every possible skin type out there. So be sure to ask the advice of a dermatologist if you’re not so sure. Moisturizing daily can also lessen the damaging effects of the environment and prevent wrinkles for showing up earlier than it has to.
4. Use a Sunblock When Going Out
People often skip this part of daily skin maintenance but the truth is sunblock is as necessary as all of the other daily steps mentioned. If you regularly expose yourself under the sun and not use sunblock, you are ten (10) times more likely to develop wrinkles before you reach 30. And wrinkle, though they can be minimize, tend to be permanent. Avoiding the sun and using sunblock daily can greatly improve your skin condition later on in life.
5. Exfoliate
At least 2 times in a month or very other week. Exfoliating really helps in making skin appear more radiant and healthy. Regular exfoliation promotes skin cell renewal. Skin cells usually regenerate every 2 weeks and helping it shed of the duller, older surface skin can help reveal the fresh, healthy skin underneath. After some time, people who exfoliate find that their skin is tauter and more firm, that’s because they have actually helped their skin regulate its cycle. Exfoliating has also been linked to healthier looking skin because a dull complexion is usually caused by dead skin cells that were not removed by cleansing and toning alone.
The Specifics: 1. Always remove your makeup before going to bed. Cold creams work really great in make-up removal and moisturizing the skin before slumber time. Make up residue lest on the skin while we sleep is so damaging and can cause wrinkles, not to mention skin allergic reactions that can cause swelling and itchiness. Remove mascara and foundation by massaging cold cream in your face and washing it off with lukewarm water. You canals tone after you remove your makeup if you plan to apply a night cream.
2. For oily skin, you can try an oatmeal mask every week to prevent excess oils from clogging your skin. Oatmeal is a natural remedy and when used a mask, can nourish your facial skin and help regulate oil.
3. For dry skin, never skip moisturizers. If your skin develops a flaky appearance, apply extra virgin coconut oil and massage it to also help in the blood flow to your facial muscles. This can result into a more healthy looking skin with a hint of a healthy pinkish glow.
4. Apply spot treatments to individual zits before going to bed. Even if the zit is just developing, stopping it by using spot treatments can truly help lessen the chances of scarring. Pimples, when pricked, can lead to permanent scarring so it is very important to stop them before they get the chance to develop.
Following these simple ideas can truly help your skin a great deal. Always cleans and moisturize to avoid wrinkles, and smile for often to exercise your facial muscles and prevent a dull, uneven skin tone.
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