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Achieving healthy skin is the culmination of
many factors. Not only is it important to use the
appropriate products for your skin type, but it is vital to
treat your skin to a daily skin care regimen and protect
skin from harmful elements. Here are some practical tips to
remember when caring for your skin:
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Follow a Daily Regimen
Proper skin care should be practiced each day to
maintain balance. Cleansing the skin twice each day is
the foundation to the daily regimen. Cleansing will
remove excess oils, make-up, and toxins allowing the
pores to breathe and prevent surface build-up. The use
of a toner finishes the cleansing process and provides
some antiseptic protection. Follow with the use of a
moisturizer to seal in the skin’s natural water content
and protect against the environment.
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Avoid Touching Your Face
There are several important reasons to avoid touching your
face as little as possible:
- Facial skin is delicate- Care should be taken to prevent
irritation to the skin. During cleansing and exfoliation use
gentle caress to aid in the cleansing process. Rubbing the
skin or over-cleansing can cause redness, irritation, and
possibly bruising. The eye area is the most sensitive part
of the face and the most important in avoiding rough touch.
Damage to this area can lead to premature lines and
wrinkling. Use brushes or cotton pads for applying make-up
and light touch when inserting contact lenses.
- Protection of skin’s immunity- Avoid touching your face
unless you have thoroughly cleaned your hands. Hands and
objects you touch carry germs and bacteria which can be
transferred to your face upon contact. The face can become
irritated or even infected. Keeping the face a clean
environment is vital to preventing acne and skin disorders.
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Environmental Protection
The sun is the skin’s worst enemy. Over-exposure,
tanning, and especially sun-burn destroys the skin’s
connective tissue and ruins the skin’s ability to
protect itself against pollutants and disease. Sun
damage can lead to skin cancer, premature aging and
causes brown spots and hyper-pigmentation, wrinkles, as
well as, dryness and irritation. Avoid exposure to the
sun as much as possible or use a moisturizer with sun
block and choose make-ups that offer sun protection.
Moisturizer and make-up can also provide a protective
layer against other elements such as weather and
pollution.
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Internal Environment
The skin reflects the inner state of the body. It
acts not only as protection, but expels toxins. Good
nutrition, exercise, and sleep will aid in the health of
the skin. Drinking plenty of water helps prevent a
build-up of toxins and serves to hydrate the skin. |
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