People really get a sense of who you are though your personality, but unfortunately that’s not what they see first. The first thing people usually see when they meet you is well, your face.
Having beautiful, healthy skin shows people that you care enough about yourself to put in the effort, which also shows them that you care not only about yourself but about your surroundings as well. This is why many are not opposed to spending thousands of dollars on skincare products, while many are good, most are just good for that last minute touch up.
Here are a few things that you can do to keep your skin healthy on a daily basis.
Firstly let’s look at a few reasons why you may have damaged skin:
Smoking
A bad diet
Lack of exercise
Sun damage
Lack of hydration
Face cleansing
This is preached by skin professionals everywhere, even if you’re tired after a party, remove that make up! Your face needs to be cleared of all the chemicals in makeup. The makeup keeps your facial pores clogged and if you leave it on overnight chances of waking up with a huge pimple are very high.
Sunscreen
Skin care professionals cannot preach this enough. The rays from the sun are extremely damaging and are known to cause; premature ageing, skin cancer and skin rashes. These are all likely to happen without proper protection for your skin.
Using sunscreen with SPF before you go out can protect your skin from potential damage caused by the harmful sun rays.
Exfoliate and moisturise
Scrubbing your face gets rid of all of the dead cells that may have clogged your pores throughout the week, this can prevent acne breakouts and blackheads. Scrubbing your skin can also do wonders for your complexion, it rids your skin of all toxins and adds a wonderful healthy glow. Skin care professionals advise to only exfoliate twice a week, scrubbing your skin everyday can also contribute to dry skin.
Now, let’s go on to what should be step two in your daily facial routine, just before you apply the sunscreen. Moisturising your skin is essential for locking in the moisture that’s already present, keeping your skin hydrated all day long. While it does not add much moisture on it’s own, staying hydrated can help with any added moisture your skin may need.
Eat proper food
Eating well has a number of benefits not only for your skin, but for all of your bodily functions as well. Food provides life to your skin, and mixed with proper hydration you should be good as gold.
Here are the vitamins and minerals you should pay attention to:
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Healthy Fats
Zinc and Iron
Fiber
Water