My Top 10 Skin Care Tips
Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. I've tried to restrict this list to just 10 because anything more that that would not only be difficult to remember, but also shadow the more important skin care tips. So let's see what my top ten skin care tips are:
1. Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tips. This is important because not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, all the skin care products specify the type of skin they cater too. Sometimes you may need to try different products until you find the one that you skin agrees with most. And definitely find the right body lotion and the right face lotion (because the skin on your face is much different than the skin on the rest of your body).
2. Drink a lot of water. This will not only keep your skin moist but will help in overall upkeep of your health (and in turn your skin will glow). It might seem a bit awkward to some (if you're like me and pee every 25 minutes), however, this is an important skin care tip.
3. Cleanse your skin regularly (1-2 times everyday) but no more than that. A very effective skin care tip that helps in getting rid of the dirt and other harsh elements from your skin. Cleansing is especially important when you have been out of your house (and hence exposed to pollutants, dust etc). This skin care tip also advocates the use of luke warm water for cleansing (hot and cold water, both, cause damage to your skin)
4. Be gentle, after all it's your skin. Don't scrub/exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, don't apply too much or too many skin care products. Try to let your skin breathe and be free as much as possible.
5. Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tip. Don't let your skin get dry. Dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to break, leading to a rough and unattractive appearance. Use moisturizers. Moisturizers work best when applied while the skin is still damp.
6. Avoid the use of body soap or hand soap on your face. Soap should only be used from below the neck. A small but important skin care tip. Similarly, find a good face lotion that is different from your body lotion.
7. Use sunscreen to protect yourself from sun's harmful UV radiations, even if you have a nice tanned or brown complexion. You can use day-time moisturizers that have sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it's cloudy. UV radiations are known to cause skin cancer, so follow this skin care tip without fail.
8. A bit of exercise and good sleep are essential too, not just for skin care but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to formation of wrinkles below your eyes and lack of exercise can cause your skin to slack. Moreover, exercise and sleep also help in beating stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health care tip.
9. Treat skin dilemmas with care. This skin care tip is about not ignoring any skin dilemmas. Consult your dermatologist before you go on to use a skin care product (lest you do end up harming your skin even more).
10. Beat the stress. The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, however, sometimes stating the obvious is essential too (and hence this skin care tip found its place here). Yes, stress harms skin too. So, take a break or indulge in a warm bubble bath or just get good sleep.