As many of us frantically try to salvage our youth in our late 20’s and early 30’s, we wonder why we neglected our skin. Practicing a good skin routine in your is vital to healthy skin later in life. So, let’s pass on one of the most important life lessons we can!
15 Rules to Follow:
- Routine is key! Start by developing one and let it evolve with your skin.
- Start your day off with a healthy diet:
- Try an acne fighting diet that is full of vitamins and antioxidants that fight inflammation and help give you a healthy complexion!
- Fatty fish like salmon: rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- Nuts: contains selenium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, and iron
- Avocados: rich in vitamin E and vitamin C
- Red Grapes: full of antioxidants
- Artichokes: full of antioxidants and vitamin C
- Garlic: full of allicin, which kills off bacteria
- Broccoli: contains vitamins A, B complex, C, E and K
- Thyme- Tip: add to pasta or a grilled cheese sandwich!
- Drink plenty of water
- 8 glasses of water is usually recommended, but if that seems excessive to you, try eating more fruits and veggies like cucumbers or watermelon.
- Wash your face twice a day with a mild cleanser.
- Moisturize your skin after you wash it—morning and night!
- Sunscreen every day, all year long! Tip: Cut your routine in half by finding a moisturizer that has spf in it!
- Avoid touching your face.
- While no makeup is best, if you must, you must. Just make sure the makeup you pick is for acne prone skin or labeled non-comedogenic, which means non-pore clogging. Tip: Best to try a few before you decide because everyone’s skin is different, but consider Neutrogena, Clinique, Bare Minerals, or Lancôme.
- Never sleep in your makeup! Refer back to rule number 3! Always wash your makeup off before bed. Tip: If you are in a hurry try Neutrogena makeup wipes to quickly remove all makeup.
- Sleep on clean pillowcases.
- Keep your hair off your face.
- Exfoliate twice a week to remove clogged pores and dead skin cells. Tip: Do not over exfoliate or you will cause your skin to overproduce oil to compensate.
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep a night!
- While exfoliating your own skin seems easy, it is best to have a professional give you a facial to help remove more dirt than you can. Tip: Get a facial once a month.
- Practice safe sun and always wear sunblock. Refer back to rule number 5!
- Avoid tanning beds that will damage your delicate skin.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Now, if you are unsure of what the best possible treatment for your skin is, I would suggest booking an appointment with us and ask for the Intraceutical Oxygen Facial with Infusion. Our aesthetician will be able to not only clean your skin using the latest technology, but also educate him or her on how to properly care for your skin and develop a lifelong healthy skin routine.
Schedule an appointment today to discover the best skin routine for you!
