6 Basic Secrets to A Lovely Skin

In order to have great looking skin you need clean skin.  That means thoroughly removing your make-up each evening before going to bed and then washing your face.  If you don’t properly clean your face pollutants, free radicals, and dirt stay on your face causing irritation, redness, sensitivity, and breakouts.  Your skin will begin to look dull and lifeless. Women who have great skin never go to bed with their make-up on.

 Even if they are exhausted they always find time for this crucial skin care routine step.

2. Use Sun Protection Everyday

The sun ages us.  The sun causes skin cancer.  Women who have great skin know that no matter what the weather – even if it is cloudy and rainy outside – they need sun protection.  Be sure to use at least SPF 30 each and every day in order to prevent collagen breakdown, wrinkles, dark spots, and fine lines.  Using sunscreen daily is one of the simplest and most effective anti-aging steps you can take.

Remembering to make sun protection an integral part of your morning skin care routine guarantees that your skin will look great for a very long time.

3. Never Pick At Your Skin

It is very tempting to want to pick at or pop your pimples but that is one of the last things you should do to your skin. Why?  When you pop your pimples you can actually make your breakouts worse by pushing bacteria deeper into your skin.  As a result your breakouts can get worse instead of better and take longer to heal.  Though large, red pimples aren’t fun and look bad you can at least cover them up with concealer.

After you squeeze and pick at your pimple you are generally left with a red and flaky mess on your face that is very difficult to cover-up with make-up.  So when it comes to breakouts – hands off!

4. Destress

Stress is a silent killer causing a multitude of health problems and even diseases.  When it comes to our skin, stress can make acne worse, age our skin and appearance, disrupt skin barrier function, make skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis worse, and even cause skin dehydration.  If you want your skin to look great you need to learn to relax.  Everyone has a different way of finding their zen so be sure to figure out what works for you and practice that relaxation technique daily.

For some people deep breathing destresses them, for some meditation is the way to go, or for others exercise is what helps them feel their best. No matter what works for you stick to it in order to feel and look your best.

5. Use The Right Skin Care Products

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Finding and consistently using the right skin care product for your skin in one of the most crucial steps in having great looking skin.  Everyone needs a cleanser, exfoliant, moisturizer, and sunscreen in their skin care routine. Remember to listen to your skin and find the right products for your skin.  Just because a celebrity recommends a product or a glossy fashion magazine raves about a product doesn’t mean it will be right for you.

Take a little time, even daily if you can, to think about how your skin is feeling and adjust your skin care routine accordingly. Don’t follow trends, instead figure out what your skin needs and go by that.

6. Eat Heathily & Get Enough Sleep

You are what you eat and beauty sleep aren’t myths after all. When you don’t get enough sleep you can have dark under eye circles, dull skin, and of course just look tired and stressed.  Sleep gives our skin time to repair and restore itself after being exposed to the elements and pollution all day long. Women who have great skin know that getting enough sleep in one of the best ways to make sure their skin looks wonderful day in and out.

Source: skincare