Your skin goes through so much in a day, you’ve got to be sure you start out with a highly effective daily skin care routine. While this is simple in concept, achieving the desired results is no easy task.
Know Your Skin Type
This is one of the most important aspects of a highly effective skin care regimen, but one that most people fail with. Determining skin type is based on characteristics exhibited on a regular basis, not just under certain circumstances. For example, everyone’s skin gets filmy with oil during exercise and nearly everyone experiences dry skin in winter. Take note of how your skin performs every day, and base your plan and products on that information.
Gently Cleanse
Massaging with a soap-free creamy cleanser is best, as the gentle scrubbing action removes dirt, oil, pollutants and cosmetics from the outer layer of skin. You also remove old skin cells in the process, and that’s what gives you a nice glow immediately following your morning wash. Skin naturally regenerates, but can’t effectively due so when it’s weighed down by debris or heavy particles.
Hydrate From The Inside Out
While everyone knows the importance of facial moisturizers, not everyone takes advantage of the power of internal hydration. Drinking water is the best part of any daily skin care routine and is also beneficial to the rest of your body. Water removes toxins by flushing them away, and helps plump your skin cells. Your complexion is healthier, and the surface of your skin has greater elasticity. Drink water from the moment you get up, and have a glass or two with your last meal. As an added bonus, water keeps you feeling full and can help with weight management.
Get Nourishment From Your Moisturizer
When considering which moisturizer to apply on your face each morning, think natural. Your skin is an organ just like your liver or heart, and as such needs regular nutrients to perform at its best. Look for vitamin C to build collagen and to firm skin. Find moisturizers rich in vitamin E and anti-oxidants to guard against damage and help cells to rebuild.
Protection From The Sun
As much as most of us love to bask in the sun, it’s the single most dangerous activity for our skin. Therefore, your UV protection should be as strong as possible. Buy a sunscreen that provides the highest SPF available and reapply it often when you’re outside. Look for a good protection factor from other products also, such as in your favorite BB cream, foundation or moisturizer.
Your Skin Reflects Your Diet
Essential fatty acids are a big boost to skin health, and you can enjoy them every day in moderation as part of your daily routine. For example, omega-3 is a superstar performer in skin care, and is found in healthy foods like fish, flax seed or walnuts. Dermatologists also recommend eating foods that contain gamma linolenic acid, found in oils from plants, due to their ability to reduce inflammation at the cellular level. Essential fatty acids, as part of a well-balanced diet, can breathe new life into tired skin and will work to defend against the elements at any age.
Make up for what your skin loses in a day by starting out with everything it needs. Discover what works best for your particular skin type and lifestyle.