Everyone wants to have clean, wrinkle-free and beautiful skin. But it's hard to find a way that actually works. Both men and women experience acne, dead skin, and even wrinkles at any age. If you want good skin, you can get it by cleaning it well and using products made according to your skin's needs.
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Part 1 of 3: Creating a Maintenance Routine
Step 1. Consistently perform a skin care routine
Whatever routine you use, the important thing is to be consistent. Just like anything else related to body care, consistency is more important than doing the routine itself. This means your skin will be better off sticking to a short, simple routine every day, rather than doing something more complex randomly every two weeks, just stick to a simpler routine.
- A routine that can be done regularly is one that you can keep doing all the time. Since long-term care is what it takes to have good skin, it is important to choose a treatment that you can make a habit of.
- This is the most important thing if your main skin problem is acne. Acne is a skin problem that is difficult to deal with and regular cleansing is the most important thing that needs to be done to deal with it.
Step 2. Wash your skin at least once a day
Cleaning the skin is the most important thing in getting good skin. As you go about your day, various dirt and bacteria build up on your skin, clogging your pores, causing redness, itching, and other problems. When you clean leather, you get rid of these materials before they actually cause problems.
Start by washing your skin with clean warm water. Next wash with soap according to your skin type. You can use oil-free soap on your skin, unless your skin is dry. Your body will be treated better with a moisturizing soap. Gently scrub the skin using a washcloth, in a circular motion. When you are done, rinse with clean cold water
Step 3. Exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead skin and dirt
Exfoliating your skin makes you feel good and also helps the skin in many ways. Exfoliates the skin using a textured material to remove dead skin and impurities and healthy undertones. Most people associate it with facial skin, but you can exfoliate your entire body if you can.
- One of the main advantages of exfoliating is in the areas of exfoliation you shave (feet, face, whichever). When you shave, the roots become out of alignment with your skin openings, causing ingrown hairs. By exfoliating your skin, you can fine-tune your hair preventing those annoying red spots from forming. Try exfoliating after every shave and occasionally before shaving.
- You can buy a lot of exfoliating products at a store that sells skin products (including creams and scrubbers) or you can make some basic products at home. One option is to make a baking soda paste. Mix baking soda with a few drops of water to form a paste. It can be used like "soap" to exfoliate the skin. This paste works very well on facial skin. Homemade sugar scrubs or scrubs are more suitable for your skin.
Step 4. Dry your skin properly to prevent skin problems
When drying your face, don't use a regular towel and don't just rub your face with it. This method spreads bacteria, which can lead to unhealthy skin. Instead, gently pat the skin with a clean towel that is only used for your face.
Drying by patting and using a clean towel is especially important when it comes to fighting acne
Step 5. Treat skin problems, don't let them get worse
There are many problems your skin may face, but whatever it is: don't ignore it! The sooner you take a serious approach to solving this problem, the easier it will be to solve the problem. If you do not manage to handle it yourself, consult a dermatologist. You may need stronger medications than those available over-the-counter at the nearest pharmacy.
- Treat acne and skin blemishes. There are many ways to get rid of acne, and the one that works for you depends on your type of acne and your skin type. Experiment to find the one that works for you.
- Treat dry skin. You need to take dry skin as seriously as oily skin, even if it doesn't look too bad or in areas you don't normally see. Dry skin can crack, causing infection and acne, so it's important to treat it. Moisturizing and drinking lots of water is a good start, as is exfoliating your skin regularly.
Step 6. Take extra care in winter to prevent chapping and dryness
You can take additional steps to protect your skin in winter, if you want to make sure you develop good skin. Cold temperatures are harsh on the skin, making it dry and causing damage. Cover your skin as much as possible with clothing. For glowing skin, use a moist cream or lanolin product to protect your skin. Take care and hydrate your body more than usual to help the body compensate naturally properly.
Cold air is low in humidity because water settles out in the form of fog or snow. Because the humidity is low, the air pushes the air out of your body, making it dry
Part 2 of 3: Using Products Effectively
Step 1. Use sunscreen to protect your skin
This is one of the most important things you can do for your skin, not just for your face but for your entire body. UVA and UVB rays from the sun cause major damage to your skin, but the same damage can easily occur in tanning beds. Use sunscreen wherever you go on a sunny day and avoid using a tan.
- You need a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 to be protected. Put it on 30 minutes before getting out in the sun so your body can absorb it, put it on again 20 minutes after you go out. If you do it that early, you'll only need to put it back on when you're wet or sweaty (or at the beach all day).
- You may also wear it not enough. Use approximately two finger lengths for all 11 areas of the body (head, left/right shoulder, left/right hand, left/right chest, left/right thigh, left/right calf).
- Avoid using sunscreens with a higher SPF. SPF 15 is sufficient and a higher formula will not provide as much benefit. Just because you use a higher SPF doesn't mean you can use less. You have to use it as much.
Step 2. Try retinoids to keep skin smooth
Vitamin A is an essential substance in healing and maintaining your skin. Now you can buy special creams that incorporate retinoids into your skin, which are chemically very similar to vitamin A. This is one of the few products on the market you can buy that have been shown to repair your skin, repair acne damage and smooth wrinkles.
Prescription retinoids will work best, you can also use over-the-counter retinol, which also has several benefits
Step 3. Use lanolin to lock in your natural moisture
Lanolin is a substance that animals (especially sheep) produce naturally to protect their skin and fur. Even if you don't bleat and eat grass, lanolin is still good for your skin. Most people know lanolin through Carmex products, which are used to smooth chapped lips. But you can get them in larger quantities for use on the hands, feet, face and any part of the skin that dries out or hardens. Bag balm is the most commonly recognized brand.
When you use lanolin for the first time, you can smear the skin with the cream once or several times a day, depending on the placement and condition. After that, you can reapply it every four or five days to keep your skin smooth
Step 4. Try a face mask to make your skin smoother
Have you ever seen people in movies or on TV with cucumbers in their eyes and something weird like paint on their faces? That's a face mask. A mask is a thick, creamy substance that can be made from a variety of ingredients.
- Masks made from turmeric, activated charcoal, yogurt with active cultures, vitamin E, and retinol/retinoids all have benefits. All of these ingredients have scientific evidence to help your skin.
- Be careful with key ingredients like lemon juice, as they really kill germs. Lemon juice can cause more skin problems in a lot of people, so it's better to be safe and avoid these common types of masks.
- You need to match the main ingredients in the mask with what your skin needs. Charcoal masks are great for oily skin but make dry skin more damaged. Vitamin E masks are great for dry skin, but can cause freckles if you have oily skin.
Part 3 of 3: Using a Whole Body Approach
Step 1. Drink lots of water
It's very important to drink water for overall health of course, but did you know drinking water is key in making your skin soft and smooth too? When you don't drink enough, the first part that suffers is your skin. Dry your skin through dehydration which causes redness, itching, and tight skin. It was uncomfortable. But this problem is easily solved by drinking a few glasses of water every day.
As a general rule, you can tell your body is getting enough water when the urine is pale or clear. The darker the color, the more likely you are dehydrated
Step 2. Eat a proper diet until your skin gets the nutrients it needs
Your skin, like the rest of your body, requires specific nutrients to thrive. You can create long-term positive benefits for your skin by eating foods that are high in the nutrients your skin needs. While the effects won't be noticeable right away, you can see positive and more serious changes after some time. The most important nutrients for your skin are vitamins A, C, and E, as well as omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, and selenium.
Salmon is a great source of some of these nutrients. Most are a good source of vitamin C, and carrots are a good source of vitamin A
Step 3. Exercise to keep your skin firm
You may think about it but your skin is just one of the many areas that exercise helps. Studies show that exercise can help skin look healthy by keeping it firm or even reversing the signs of aging. If you're not exercising right now, you can think about adding activity to your daily routine.
- It's important to understand that no exercise targets a specific area of your body. There is no magic exercise that improves your skin. You just have to be more active and exercise in general.
- To start a lifestyle that involves exercise, try walking briskly for at least half an hour a day in segments for at least 15 minutes.
Step 4. Get enough sleep
When you sleep, your body works by converting energy to clean and repair various parts of your body. One of those parts is your skin. When you're not getting enough sleep, your body releases too much cortisol (which damages your skin and makes it flaky), you're not releasing enough growth hormone (the human growth hormone that normally repairs your skin). Adequate sleep gives your skin the best possible chances.
Everyone needs a different amount of sleep. Every body is different. You can experiment to find the right one for you, but you should be able to feel functional and alert throughout your day, without the help of coffee
Step 5. Balance your hormone levels to prevent skin problems
Remember that hormone levels can play a role in the appearance of your skin. You all know teenagers with acne right? There's actually a reason for that! Certain hormones can cause skin problems such as acne, and each hormone fluctuates, your skin can suffer. There are several things you can do to protect yourself from hormonal fluctuations but first of all you need to be aware of what these fluctuations can cause. It's a normal part of life and being patient is often the best thing you can do.
- Puberty, adolescence, pregnancy, and medications that affect your hormones can all create an imbalance that can cause the skin to have patches of skin.
- If desired, consider taking medication that regulates your hormones. This is easiest for women and girls: birth control pills can regulate your hormone levels and can often improve your skin significantly.
Tips
- If you have skin blemishes or freckles, don't squeeze or touch them. Let it be.
- Do facials. Facials cleanse your skin, and create a healthy look.
