Wash your face as if it were made of silk fabric; using a gentle, circular motion, sweep cleanser upward from your neck and décolleté rather than vigorously rubbing and pulling. Applying too much pressure can yield a temporary rosy glow but can damage capillaries and stretch out skin in the long run. If you have dry skin that feels taut and deposits flakes when a piece of tape is pressed against it, seek out creamy moisture-rich cleansers with soothing plant extracts like seaweed. Oily or acne-prone? Use a wash with exfoliating fruit extracts (papaya, grapefruit) or salicylic acid daily, and slough dead skin cells with a gentle scrub twice a week. If your skin is sensitive with patches of redness, look for a natural cleansing oil or nonlathering face wash void of dyes and perfumes A good sunscreen is important for sun protection as well as protection against moisture loss. The sun shines all year long, making an SPF lotion a necessity—even when it’s below zero outside. In winter months, look for a more emollient version—there are nourishing moisturizers on the market that contain sunscreen as a bonus—to provide a protective barrier against harmful rays and other weather-inflicted skin conditions. There are plenty of ways to get extra hydration into your skin without the application of products. Hitting the steam room for a few minutes at the gym or spa and incorporating those requisite eight glasses of water a day (via pure H20 or fruits and veggies) are just a couple examples of small steps that can make a big impact.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:15:00 +0000
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