Soaking up the sun, but lathered in sunscreen first!
Taking care of your skin is a top priority. It’s the only skin we have, and there are a few things you can do to keep it looking smooth, supple and wrinkle-free.
The first and most obvious thing you can do for your skin is to be sun-safe. The sun does long-lasting, invisible damage to us on an almost yearly basis. Many people take it for granted and get burned and hope that slathering on aftersun will work. Sadly, it’s just not the case. You should be wearing UV protection every single day, just because it doesn’t look sunny out, doesn’t mean you can’t get some damage.
Second, keep yourself hydrated. It’s not just about water though. Here are a few things you can consume to help pump up your hydration:
Milk – apparently this is better at hydrating the body that sports drinks
Tomatoes – might seem a little obvious because they’re brimming with water.
Soup – make your own to take down the sugar and salt content, but soup is super for hydration
Iceberg Lettuce – nutrient low, but with 96% water you’re sure to reap the skin rewards from this one
Cucumber – peel the skin, and munch away on this skin-soothing green beauty
Watermelon – packed with goodies, and dense with water content, perfect for any time of day too.
If you already have some wrinkles, it can be difficult to reverse any damage. Try upping your water, and using a more hydrating high-end moisturizer. If you still do not see any improvements; it might be time to check out something like http://lasermedica.ca/treatments/botox-injections/.
Get a good routine in place. It isn’t just about feeding the inside; it is about feeding the skin from the outside too. Below is an ideal daily routine.
Cleanse: use a cleanser that is as natural as possible. Do this when you wake up and before bed.
Apply toner: a gentle toner will help remove any extra residue left over from the cleanser.
Moisturize: Make sure the one you are using is going to work with the type of skin you have. Try and keep it as natural as possible.
Spots: Use a tea tree oil and a q-tip, to dab the oil on the spots.
Weekly skin care:
Exfoliate: Some people need to exfoliate a little more often, but in general, once a week will work great for most people. Face brushes are a brilliant choice here.
Mask: A top tip is to use a deep cleaning mask to cleanse your skin of all the impurities a daily cleanse doesn’t get. Follow this with a moisture-rich mask to stop your skin getting dried out.
Dry brush your body: give yourself a circulation boost, rid yourself of any dead skin cells you haven’t removed via exfoliation.
While aging gracefully is something we are all hoping for, taking good care of the skin we are in is essential, not just for looks but our health too.