Keeping Skin Youthful
The young rushing to grow old and the old doing all
that it takes to stay young is one of the most observable ironies in life.
Well, blame the latter to vanity, or, perhaps, let’s be thankful for it. So
that this time, it would be vanity’s chance to strike ‘coz staying young is
just a simple routine that would spell a huge difference. And to boost this
regimen, some experts share relevant tips for a younger-looking skin.
Clean face properly
Remove all traces of cosmetics on your face by using
cotton balls and moisturizing cream. Using lukewarm water (that also opens
pores for deeper cleansing) and a soap-free, non-comedogenic, and mild
cleanser, gently rotate your middle and pinky fingers upwards avoiding hard
rubbing that could damage your skin. Make sure hands are clean to prevent
spreading bacteria and dirt which can worsen acne and other skin problems.
Massage face wash on skin for about 60 seconds to wipe
away dirt, bacteria, pollutants, and product residue. Rinse at least three
times to remove residues that will clog our pores. After patting skin dry, use
an alcohol-free toner that preferably contains glycolic acid or alpha hydroxyl
acid. These acids can reduce the size of you pores and can give you instant
results.
Use soap on select areas
To maintain the softness of skin, soap should be
applied only on select areas--your face, underarms, feet, groin, and buttocks.
These are the areas that need the cleansing effects of soap so other areas
won’t be unnecessarily stripped off of its natural skin oils. Some experts say
that rinsing other areas with water alone is enough to make them clean.
Moisturize while you wash
Moisturizing after cleansing is absolutely necessary.
Washing the face can aggressively remove the natural oil of the skin.
Moisturizing after cleansing will replenish the necessary oil that was lost.
Use products which contain the least amount of harsh additives. Pure Vitamin E
and aloe vera oil can be applied too for intensive moisture treatment. Just
open a capsule and apply directly on skin for that intense moisture you need.
Let moisturizer be absorbed well
Set moisturizer for at least three minutes before
applying makeup. This will let your moisturizer to be completely absorbed and
will help our makeup to last all day.
Clean a damp face, not a dry one
Use cleansers on damp skin. According to Dr. Mary Lupo,
a professor of dermatology at Tulane University, cleansers are more likely to
be irritating if applied on dry skin. This will also lock in moisture.
Splash face with cold water before a makeup
This helps shrink pores and is a trick used by makeup
artists to help makeup glide on seamlessly. Moreover, smaller pores give little
space for pollutants and cosmetics to reside, hence, a more radiant skin.
Apply products properly
The effectiveness of products depends chiefly upon its
penetration unto the skin. For better absorption of ingredients, follow this
sequence: toner, serum or treatment products (like retinoid), moisturizer, and
sunscreen. This sequence will keep heavy formulas from preventing lighter ones
to be absorbed well.
Move your sun shade
Change the placement of your sunshade in your car. Move
this to your left to block UV rays while you are driving. If not, the left side
of your face would tend to look older than the other side because of the sun
damage. Nevertheless, place a shade wherever you are seated in your car. It
does not only protect your skin, but also that of your fellows.
Experts have done their share, so now it’s time to do
yours.
