Striking clean skin and flawless relief is the result of complex and regular skincare, as well as compliance with several important principles.
This post contains ten basic points that will help your skin stay healthy and youthful.
1. Skincare should be a Supplement to a healthy lifestyle
Beautiful and spectacular facial skin is an indicator of health and well-being. By itself, skincare is not very effective if your lifestyle does not complement it. Do active sports, balance stressful loads with positive emotions and rest, and avoid the harmful surrounding environment.
2. Completely refuse alcohol
Alcohol is a toxin, or more simply: it is a poison.
The use of alcohol has a very negative effect on the skin of the face, and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages generally leads to disastrous consequences: the skin becomes withered, the relief is broken, elasticity is lost, the face acquires a reddish-burgundy shade, it loses the sharpness of the counterface, and signs of aging begin to manifest itself intensively. Within the next few hours after intake, alcohol leaches out the reserves of extremely important vitamins B C and E, which immediately becomes noticeable on such an indicator of body health as facial skin.
In general, the effect of alcohol on the face affects instantly — a slight blush appears, which is a consequence of increased blood flow, vasodilation and the load on the copiers. Sometimes it is interpreted as “improving circulation” — however, this is a naive excuse. In fact, much better to conduct regular facial massage sessions to improve blood circulation, instead of drinking.
Avoid alcohol if you really seriously intend to maintain the health of your facial skin, as well as the health of the whole organism.
3. Do not get carried away heavily with peels and face scrubs
The skin face has its own protective layer, which is removed every time with intensive cleansing procedures. The skin is a self-regulating organ, so all kinds of interventions should be minimized.
Various types of cleaning and exfoliation, of course, are very important and effective, especially in an adverse environment, but excessive and frequent procedures can have a negative effect.
4. Avoid long-term exposure to solar UV
The sun sends us light, heat, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this period of time, try to avoid direct sunlight. Carriers of a light phenotype should be especially vigilant. Also, the sun’s rays are especially harmful after the procedures — laser and phototherapy, various “resurfacing” — peels, scrubs, and deep cleansing. Depriving the natural protective layer, the skin is especially vulnerable.
Due to solar radiation, up to 80% of the symptoms of skin aging appear, including wrinkles, age spots, and a decrease in elasticity. It is confirmed by researches from L’Oreal Research and Innovation Center in Paris.
5. Eat fatty foods
The using dosed of high-quality vegetable oils in the diet has a positive effect on healthy elastic face skin. Often acne is mistaken for excess grease, but sometimes it can be the exact opposite.
It is advisable to use only olive oil, butter, and coconut oil. Avoid mayonnaise, refined oils, and margarine.
6. By staying in the sun, use SPF (Sun Protection Cream)
Currently, SPF is available for all skin types, so there is no reason not to include it in your daily skincare system.
SPF is a Sun Protection Factor, this parameter shows how long your sun protection will last.
7. Facial massage
Massage is an integral part of professional facial skincare. In addition, it is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to keep the skin in perfect condition both in terms of health and appearance.
Be sure to develop the habit of daily giving a facial massage 15-30 minutes a day. There are many instructions and reviews of the most effective techniques on YouTube.
8. Find cleansers and treatments for your skin type
Good skin starts with the right cleanser. It is important to choose the right cleanser specifically for your skin type.
9. Keep a healthy sleep schedule
Lack of sleep increases the level of the hormone cortisol, which in excess destroys collagen, which keeps our skin supple and supple.
10. Cut down on sugar
Sugar reduces the content of collagen — the important protein that makes the skin supple and supple. High glucose levels have a drying effect on the skin, which contributes to the appearance of wrinkles.