Great skin does not only happen to super models and in magazines, and it does not happen overnight, but it can happen to you! With a little investigating and effort your skin can be healthier and more attractive. So read on for some great advice on how to turn this often elusive goal of great skin into a reality!
In picking skin care products, remember that it’s never too early to start an anti-aging regimen. Anti-wrinkle products are not for just treating wrinkles that already exist. They can be used in a prophylactic capacity, to help reduce the appearance of those wrinkles in the first place and keep you looking younger for longer.
Razor bumps are the bane of many men’s workdays. To avoid razor bumps when shaving, you need to use the proper razor. Amazingly, more blades does not always mean a better shave; the recent introduction of 4 and 5 blade razors have actually caused more razor bumps than those that are only double or triple-bladed. Try a high-quality double-bladed razor, preferably one with a disposable head, and you will see that you will wind up with a smoother face.
Use unscented, hypoallergenic creams and lotions because the scented kinds typically contain artificial ingredients, which can damage your skin. An ingredient commonly used in skin creams is alcohol, which actually drys out your skin. It is important to always know what you are putting on your skin before you do so. If you notice alcohol, a fragrance or perfume as an ingredient, look for something else.
Alcohol can have a profound impact on your skin and your overall appearance. If you are going out with your friends, try not to consume too much alcohol as this drink can drain your body of essential fluids and parch your skin. Instead, drink cranberry juice or water as an alternative for healthy skin.
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Sun exposure is the number one cause of aging of the skin, and it’s a shame because it’s so easy to prevent. Slather on the sunscreen as soon as you step out of the shower to help it really soak in, put some more on visible areas on your lunch break, and then again when you get home, in that little half-minute break before you get out of the car to go inside. Make sure to refresh throughout the day, because sunscreen wears off. (If you pick a sunscreen that’s also a moisturizer, that’s another bonus!)
Oftentimes, skin care problems are caused by the very same products we buy to deal with other skin care issues. Do you really need to slather that heavy facial cream on every day if it ends up clogging your pores and causing chronic oiliness? If you use a heavy foundation day after day, you set yourself up for breakouts. You should be thinking long-term about what you’re putting on your face and whether it’s actually setting you up for more problems down the road.
Keep stress levels under control. Elevated stress levels can cause skin to become more sensitive and also initiate breakouts. Not to mention the wrinkles caused by constantly having a furrowed brow and clenched teeth! Try yoga or meditation to manage stress or just relax and take time out to do something you love.
Hopefully this article has given you the great ideas you were looking for to improve the look and health of your skin in ways you might never have considered. Skin care can be a complicated, expensive endeavor and can often yield disappointing results, but with the tips and tricks you have just learned, great skin care is now within your reach!
