The secret to looking younger than your age begins with a good skin care regiment. At one time a face lift was the only means of alleviating wrinkles. There are options now that do not require surgery.
First and foremost should be a quality sunscreen, preferably no lower than SPF15. Some say it will not only help prevent skin cancer but also helps fade any fine lines or wrinkles you may already have. Wearing a sunscreen with a moisturizer will not prevent or reverse wrinkles but it does keep the skin soft and supple and temporarily improves the skins appearance. Wearing a large brimmed, tight woven hat is helpful.
Cleansing with a good quality cleanser in your skin care regime should not be neglected. You can usually find creamy or foaming cleansers. So long as it is of good quality – the choice is your preference of the two. A cleanser should not soak into the skin easily.
Make it a habit of cleansing your face before going to bed. If you skip night washing, you allow dirt and toxins, as well as makeup, to remain on the skin overnight. Gently massage the cleanser with your fingertips and avoid scrubbing with a rough wash cloth. It is much too harsh on the delicate facial skin. Always use warm water to rinse, and then gently pat dry.
Exfoliating reveals a more radiant complexion by removing dead skin cells, leaving you with a smooth, more refined and glowing skin. You will want to use a mild scrub with gentle abrasive action. Go easy at first until you know the abrasiveness of your scrub. If you over do it, you can end up with red patches on the skin. Moisten your fingertips or your face before beginning. This will loosen up the scrub and make it more spreadable. Also, purchase products that are PH-balanced.
Moisturizing is necessary to keep the skin soft and supple and help prevent further fine lines and wrinkles. It is extremely important in the winter. Low humidity can suck moisture from the skin, leaving you with an uncomfortable tight, itchy feeling. The wind also robs moisture from the skin. Use a quality moisturizer. It will replace moisture that the wind and winter conditions rob you of. Day creams should not be too oily but readily soak into the skin. Night creams are usually richer, fighting wrinkles and fine lines as you sleep.
Oily skin needs moisturizing too. You will want to purchase a moisturizer designed for your skin type. You don’t want to worsen your condition. Using the correct moisturizer is beneficial to the skin, even oily types. It helps replace moisture lost during the day by exposure to sun and wind.
A good skin care regiment can leave you with a beautiful, soft complexion taking years off your age. Plenty of water and good nutrition helps beautify your skin from the inside out. Try to alleviate stress, get plenty of sleep and you are on your way to a younger you.
