Don't we all want our skin to be as soft, smooth and attractive as possible? After all, we can cover up our legs, arms and torso's with clothing but since the skin on our face is readily visible to everyone we meet, we want to do all that we can to keep it clear and lovely.
One of the mistakes that many of us make with our skin care is that we tend to use the same products year after year not realizing that just as our skin changes with seasons and the passage of time, so should our skin care.
For instance, we don't need to use nearly as much moisturizer when we're very young and our bodies are producing natural moisture as we do when we age and our bodies diminish in their abilities to create moisture.
By now most of us should be well aware of the damage that is done to our skin as a result of too much exposure to the sun.
We love the sun, it brightens our days and our dispositions but it also plays havoc with our skin and we need to take the necessary steps to protect it.
Use sunscreen faithfully each and every day, summer, winter, spring and fall.
As the sayings goes, "don't leave home without it".
It will do more than almost anything else to protect your skin and help it retain it's youthful appearance.
The sun is not the only element that is harmful to our skin.
Gusty winds and cold winter temperatures can be brutal as well.
Wind can be an aggravation to those with eczema (irritation and inflammation of the skin) and cold weather causes the oil glands just below the skin's surface to become much less active, consequently producing less moisture.
The key is to keep our skin as moisturized as possible and to replenish it as needed.
Long lasting creams and lotions are preferable, especially for those with dry skin and there are many great creams and lotions on the market.
Even drug stores carry brands that are very effective.
Nighttime is a good time to treat our skin after it has been exposed to the elements during the daylight hours.
Cleanse your face thoroughly, removing all make up and then liberally apply a night cream that is suited to your skin type.
Always apply creams in an upward motion, against gravity which is one of the chief enemies to youthful skin.
Don't forget the lips, they get a great deal of exposure everyday and need to be moisturized as well with some type of lip balm.
Exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells) can be a very beneficial part of your skin care routine.
You don't need to spend a lot of money on a specialized product to achieve the desired results.
Some people swear by putting a small amount of sugar in with their moisturizer and gently massaging it into the facial skin.
The granules in the sugar function well as a scrub, which when rinsed off leaves the skin silky, soft and smooth.
To keep your skin lovely it is necessary that your skin care be done regularly.
Decide on the best products for your skin type and then use them faithfully on a daily basis.
The results will be well worth the time and effort your expend.
One of the mistakes that many of us make with our skin care is that we tend to use the same products year after year not realizing that just as our skin changes with seasons and the passage of time, so should our skin care.
For instance, we don't need to use nearly as much moisturizer when we're very young and our bodies are producing natural moisture as we do when we age and our bodies diminish in their abilities to create moisture.
By now most of us should be well aware of the damage that is done to our skin as a result of too much exposure to the sun.
We love the sun, it brightens our days and our dispositions but it also plays havoc with our skin and we need to take the necessary steps to protect it.
Use sunscreen faithfully each and every day, summer, winter, spring and fall.
As the sayings goes, "don't leave home without it".
It will do more than almost anything else to protect your skin and help it retain it's youthful appearance.
The sun is not the only element that is harmful to our skin.
Gusty winds and cold winter temperatures can be brutal as well.
Wind can be an aggravation to those with eczema (irritation and inflammation of the skin) and cold weather causes the oil glands just below the skin's surface to become much less active, consequently producing less moisture.
The key is to keep our skin as moisturized as possible and to replenish it as needed.
Long lasting creams and lotions are preferable, especially for those with dry skin and there are many great creams and lotions on the market.
Even drug stores carry brands that are very effective.
Nighttime is a good time to treat our skin after it has been exposed to the elements during the daylight hours.
Cleanse your face thoroughly, removing all make up and then liberally apply a night cream that is suited to your skin type.
Always apply creams in an upward motion, against gravity which is one of the chief enemies to youthful skin.
Don't forget the lips, they get a great deal of exposure everyday and need to be moisturized as well with some type of lip balm.
Exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells) can be a very beneficial part of your skin care routine.
You don't need to spend a lot of money on a specialized product to achieve the desired results.
Some people swear by putting a small amount of sugar in with their moisturizer and gently massaging it into the facial skin.
The granules in the sugar function well as a scrub, which when rinsed off leaves the skin silky, soft and smooth.
To keep your skin lovely it is necessary that your skin care be done regularly.
Decide on the best products for your skin type and then use them faithfully on a daily basis.
The results will be well worth the time and effort your expend.