Posted on Sunday, 1st November 2009 by admin
Your skin is one of the first areas of your body that will show signs of aging. The best way to stay looking young and beautiful is to take care of your skin. Good skin care habits are important no matter what your age or gender. You do not have to spend a fortune on skin care regimens, many of which do more damage to your skin than good. Instead, you can care for your skin organically with these tips.
Avoid the Sun
The sun is the biggest danger to your skin. Tan may be beautiful, but unless your skin is naturally dark, it is also dangerous. Ultraviolet light in the sun, which you cannot see, damages your skin on the cellular level. This leads to wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, and even skin cancer or non-cancerous tumors.
Of course, you cannot always avoid the sun. When you need to be outdoors, wear protective clothing. Avoid the most damaging hours, which are from 10 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, as this is when the sun is the most intense. Use an organic sun protection product when you must be outdoors. It should be applied 20 minutes before you head outside. Remember to reapply it every two hours.
Use Gentle Cleansers
Cleaning your skin is an essential part of good skin care, especially the skin on your face. However, many of the skin care products on the market today actually have abrasive chemicals and dangerous products in them that could harm your skin more than they help. Always look for organic cleansers as you build your skin care routine.
Avoid any strong soaps or cleansers. These will strip the oil from your skin. This may seem like a good idea, because too much oil can cause problems like acne or other blemishes, but your skin needs some oil to be healthy. Strong cleansers can lead to dry skin problems.
You may also want to avoid products that have artificial perfumes or dyes in them. These can irritate sensitive skin and do not add any benefit to your skin. An all-natural organic cleanser will have a pleasant, natural scent, rather than an artificial one.
When you are done cleansing your skin, pat it dry. This keeps some of the moisture on the skin. Rubbing your skin can strip some of the oil away that it needs to be healthy.
Don’t Forget the Moisturizer
Moisturizer is an important part of healthy skin. Once you are done cleansing, follow up with an organic moisturizer. This will lock in the healthy moisture and keep your skin soft and supple.
Keep in mind that there are many different organic moisturizers out there. Choose one that best matches your skin type. If you have particularly oily skin, for instance, a moisturizer with a lot of healthy oils will not help. On the other hand, very dry skin may need a more intense moisturizer.
Always moisturize as soon as possible after cleansing. This locks in the water that is on your skin. You should moisturize your face daily, but sometimes you can skip this step with your other skin. Wait 20 minutes after your shower or bath, and if your skin feels tight or dry, you need to moisturize that day. Otherwise, you can pass.
Taking care of your skin is not difficult, if you have the right products to use. Using organic skin care products will ensure your skin is only exposed to natural oils and cleaners that will help it stay young and healthy. If you are looking to buy a new skin care product, read the label first. If it is full of chemicals and names you cannot pronounce, think twice about putting it on your skin. Choose an organic product instead.
A Nutt
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-to-properly-care-for-your-skin-752769.html
Posted in Skin Care | Comments (4)
November 1st, 2009 at 11:50 am
How do you properly care for your skin?
I hear all the time about how important good skin care is but I don’t know how to do so. I’m young now and I’d like to properly care for my skin so that I don’t end up with horrendous wrinkles and such. Thanks.
November 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
wear moisturizes with sunblock in them, they will say spf 30 or something like that.
tanning makes your skin leathery when your older. ew.
drinks LOTS of water
at least 8 glasses a day. thats like…2 litres??
just don’t put random crap on your skin.
don’t load make up on
always wash your make up off at night.
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November 1st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
i’m using HYDRON. you should give it a try. http://www.hydron.com
their skin care regimen is amazing… you should follow just 3 steps and you will keep your youthful feel and appearance!
** stay away from soaps, oils, harsh chemicals and detergents **
try their gentle cleansing creme, toner and facial moisturizer and check out the variety of ther products you might enjoy!
i use their microdermabrasion facial cleanser- all over body moisturizer and bath and shower cleanser!!! REFRESHING =)
hope this helps =) good luck.
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my own experience!!
November 1st, 2009 at 4:56 pm
The best way to keep your skin healthy is to be careful in the sun.
Limit time in the sun. Try to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is when the sun’s rays are strongest. Don’t be fooled by cloudy skies. The sun’s rays can pass through clouds. You can also get sunburned if you are in water, so be careful when you are in a pool, lake, or the ocean.
Use sunscreen. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) number of 15 or higher. It’s best to choose sunscreens with “broad spectrum” on the label. “Water resistant” sunscreen stays on your skin even if you get wet or sweat a lot, but it isn’t waterproof and needs to be put on about every 2 hours.
Wear protective clothing. A hat with a wide brim can shade your neck, ears, eyes, and head. Look for sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of the sun’s rays. If you have to be in the sun, wear loose, lightweight, long-sleeved shirts and long pants or long skirts.
Avoid tanning. Don’t use sunlamps or tanning beds. Tanning pills are not approved by the FDA and might not be safe.
Your skin may change with age. But remember, there are things you can do to help. Check your skin often. If you find any changes that worry you, see your doctor.
References :
http://www.skincare-hub.com/2009/04/keep-your-skin-healthy/