With minimal or no effort at all some people are naturally endowed with flawlessly
clear and soft skin while some folks need the right beauty products and knowledge
to achieve a glowing skin.
Its easy as A B C to achieve a beautiful skin just by incorporating these simple habits
to your lifestyle.
GOOD SKIN CARE REGIME:
The first step to getting gorgeous skin is having the right and quality products to work
with.Cosmetic experience has taught me a lesson about using the right products best
suited for your skin type which your skin can relate to. A product specifically meant for
dry skin will not get a desirable effect on an oily skin and vice versa.
As a woman crosses over from the youthful age of 20s into to the Big 30s the needs
of the skin changes as well, the skin tends to get drier because at this stage the feminine
body system has reached the peak of maturity and produces less collagen and hormones
that helps to firm up and keep the skin supple.Products that once worked for you in
your 20s might not achieve the same result in your 30s and you begin to wonder if the
manufacturing quality of the product has been compromised.
A complete skin care requires cleanser,toner,moisturizer,exfoliation and sunscreen
protection.
Cleansing: cleansing the skin thoroughly from impurities, accumulated dirt and makeup
involving bathing and facial cleansing is a starting point to getting beautiful skin.
#Fact1-Achoholic and astringents cleansers and facial wipes that tends to dry up the
skin's natural oil should not be used.
#Fact2- Avoid bathing with very hot water it drains off the oil on the skin giving it a
wrinkled appearance.
#Fact3-Your skin loves cool water(not cold) it seals up moistures into the skin and
close up pores.
#Fact4-Pour drops of virgin olive oil or coconut oil to foaming sponge while
bathing this is an attempt at restoring moisture loss.
#Fact5-Use soaps and bath wash with more of natural ingredients(local black soap
or moisturizing body wash like Aveeno active naturals)cleanses the skin leaving it
soft and smooth.
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Toner:natural toners containing rose water, apple
cider vinegar, glycerine are great
for the skin and should be used immediately after the cleansing step. It helps in
balancing the pH level of
the skin, building the right foundation for other facial
products
application. Make your home made toner with 1/3 part apple cider vinegar,
1/2 part water and 1/3 rose water.Apply toner to cotton wool and dab all over face,
don't scrub.
Moisturizer: Moisturizer is best absorbed when the skin is wet and moist. Oil-based
moisturizer is good for the face to combat dryness and keep face looking young and
healthy like Johnson tissue moisturizing oil makes the skin soft and supple also contain
sunscreen of spf15, gently massage into skin until oil is absorbed.
You can also add a bit of this amazing oil into body lotion it act as a moisturizer, skin
toner and sun UVA and UVB protection.
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Exfoliation: A weekly facial
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| Facial and Body Scrub |
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and complete body scrub
is essential to exfoliate dry dead
skin cells that dulls the skin,
unclog pores, removes
blackheads and impurities
giving the skin a brighter
complexion.Eden range
of body scrubs is great for
exfoliation and if you would
love to brighten complexion a
shade or two lighter then Eden
Extra Whitening Apricot Face
and Body Scrub is for you.
Sunscreen Protection: Ever wonder why after using the
right products and following up on good skin care regime,
you are still left with a skin below expectation, the culprit
here is skin exposure to harsh UV rays.
Exposing skin to sunlight could warrant a number of
undesirable condition of the skin from sunburn, skin
cancer, skin melanoma ,
dryness,wrinkling and premature skin aging among others.
My recent favorite is Johnson tissue oil-its triple-purpose
serves as a moisturizer, sunscreen protection of up to spf15
and massage oil.
GOOD FOOD:Your diet reflects on your skin outlook,
Junk and fast food like pastries, indomie,carbonated drinks and saturated fatty diets
are a no-no to having beautiful skin.
What your skin need are foods rich in protein, veggies, fruits, fiber, less of refined
carbs(white rice,pasta,sugar,refined flour used in baking white bread) and good fat
contained in walnut,avocado,and mackerel fish are very wealthy when it comes to
omega 3 and 6 this gives a natural shiny look to the skin
HYDRATE: its medically proven that the body system needs at least 9 drinking
glasses of water to function effectively, the skin also needs water to look beautiful,
inadequate water intake can create a number of conditions that would reflect on
your skin causing dry skin, and wrinkling of the skin,eye bags, skin losing its
luminosity and firmness. Carbonated drinks e.g coca cola,pepsi etc contains loads
of sugar artificial additives and should not replace water. Don't wait until you are
thirsty to drink water, your body is already experiencing dehydration before it
send thirsty signal to your brain.
Have a bottle of water in your bag when on the go and beside you on your
desk at work.To spice it up add some squeeze of lemon and drops of honey,
this would indulge your taste bud and cleanse your internal system as well.
Your SKIN will thank you for it.
SWEAT OUT THE GLOW:the good old exercise goes beyond burning
calories building muscle and shaping the body. it helps to cleanses the pores
of the skin ridding it from radicals through sweating, it also fuels the blood with
enough oxygen to distribute around the body giving the skin a glow.
During exercise, the brain releases feel good chemical this is why after
an exercise session, the muscle feel sore and exhausted while the mind feel
relaxed and your mood is elevated. Exercise is a stress-buster, stress can make
you less inclined to follow-up on good skin care regime. Research has shown
that stress is a major acne-triggers. Simple fun exercise like skipping ropes,
dancing, jogging with a partner will do the trick.
ADEQUATE SLEEP: Getting a good night sleep of up to 8 hours is one key
to looking beautiful. Lack of sleep causes puffy under eye bag, dark circles and
tired worn out skin. Youthful looking skin occurs as a result of skin cell
regeneration and cell turnover and this happens when you get enough sleep.
