I touched my daughter’s forehead last night and realized it was so soft and smooth. I remember having skin like that, but over time I’ve lost moisture and elasticity. If this is happening to you as well, use the below tips and tricks to help your skin regain it’s youthful resiliency.
One great way to refresh your skin, especially in the summer, is to use a cotton ball soaked in witch hazel. Witch hazel is a mild herbal-based toner, low in alcohol. It will deal with the oiliness that builds up on your face on a hot summer day, but not in a drying way, and will leave your face feeling cool and refreshed
Remember to keep your skin moisturized. Oily skin can cause acne breakouts. Even so, if you are experiencing acne and treating it, you will still want to moisturize your face at least once a day. Many acne medications can dry out skin. To avoid itching and peeling, you will want to make sure your skin stays hydrated.
Use a shaving cream or other lubricant when you shave. This goes for both men and women. Shaving is harsh on your skin, with thin metal scraping across it. Failure to use a lather will result in razor burn or possibly ingrown hairs which can be difficult to treat.
Age spots are a form of sun damage that can become more visible as we age. To avoid getting these freckle-like spots, wear a good sunscreen every time you go outdoors. Once you have them, some people get good results with a skin-lightening cream, but you must be consistent with its use, and be patient, as results may take several weeks.
Chose recyclable and recycled packaging for your skin care products. With the amount of skin care lotions and potions out there, too many containers end up in landfills. Seek companies with solid recycling processes in place. It is no good to buy natural products in bottles that cannot be easily recycled.
If you want to get beautiful skin, try anti aging skin products. These products will help cover up or reverse the look of your skin which gives you a more healthy glow. These products help your skin to produce more collagen than your natural body would do.
Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for those ugly bumps on the back of your legs known as cellulite. Unless you have amazing genes, every woman suffers from this problem. However, you can reduce their appearance on a day-to-day basis. Apply specialized cellulite creams that contain caffeine every morning. The caffeine in the lotion will temporarily tighten the skin on your thighs, giving you smoothness that will last a few hours.
During the winter months, take care of the skin on your feet by applying a heavy-duty cream. The creams for your feet in the winter months should contain petroleum jelly or glycerine. The greasy feeling may be uncomfortable for a few minutes, but you’ll avoid itching and painful cracking on the soles of your feet.
Caring for your skin means that you should always wear sunscreen. If you put on a makeup product that doesn’t have sunscreen included, mix it in with your lotion to ensure that you are getting the coverage you need. Try products that have micronized zinc or Avobenzone. This will keep your skin from getting burned, without making you look washed out.
Shaving can be very hard on your skin, so if you do so on a regular basis, be sure to minimize the damage you cause. Use shaving cream before you shave, and always use a sharp, clean razor. Shave with the hair rather than against it for the gentlest shave.
To prevent your legs’ skin from getting dry, you need to stay away from scorching hot water, scrubbing too hard, and germicidal soaps. Germicidal soaps can remove too many of your skin’s natural oils. Scrubbing harshly or using water that’s really hot may damage your skin. You can prevent dry leg skin by using beauty soap, warm water, and a gentle rubbing.
It may be beneficial to remove makeup in a two step process. Use a cleanser that is gentle but specifically made for removing makeup first. Then use a moisturizing cleanser that also soothes. This one-two punch allows for the complete removal of makeup, which can create break outs if left on too long.
If you don’t really love that golden tanning look, but still would like a nice glow to your skin, it is a lot easier then you think. Just put a couple of drops of tanning lotion into your regular lotion. You won’t look like you laid in the sun, but your skin will look wonderful and healthy.
To balance your skin, try an aspirin mask. Crush a few uncoated aspirin in a teaspoon or two of warm water. Mix this into a fine paste, and apply a thin, even layer across your skin. This mask contains salcylic acid which fades acne scars and helps neutralize breakouts before they start.
Drink lots of water. Drinking water keeps the skin hydrated and helps flush toxins from your body. Your skin will readily expunge irritants, which in turn helps prevent excess oil production. Staying hydrated is also vital to other aspects of your health, and a healthy immune system will reward you with glowing skin.
Always shower and wash your face before bed. Your bed and its linens are a surprisingly significant factor in good skin care. Oil, dirt and debris, rub off of your skin and onto your sheets and pillows, where they can transfer back onto your body while you sleep. Minimize this risk by always sleeping in fresh linens, after you have showered.
After using all of these methods my skin should return to being soft, beautiful, and taut. Hopefully, yours will too, so let’s set up our own skin care regimens and give it a go! The only way to keep aging at bay is to go the extra mile to take good care of your skin!
