Top 10 Skincare Tips

Here, my top 10 skin tips: (Oct 26, 2009).

Protect yourself from the sun -- use sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10am and 3pm. That's when the sun rays are the strongest.

Don't smoke. Your skin is a large organ and it needs a lot of circulation. Smoking impairs that dramatically. That's why smokers' skin looks dull and gray. Instead of having oxy-generated blood delivered to the surface of the skin, they're getting poisons and oxidants.

Get adequate rest and nutrition.
Protect yourself from stress -- both emotional and environmental stress.

Wash your face twice a day and put on the proper treatment product. I'm amazed when women tell me they don't wash their face in the morning. A lot of icky stuff collects overnight -- dead skin cells, dirt, and dust!

Don't neglect certain areas of the skin. Elbows, heels, neck, and your décolletage area need moisturizing. Don't forget the sunscreen and your scalp and the tops of your feet need sun protection.

Touch your face less and wash your hands more! Don't get too surgical on yourself. It's very tempting to pick, poke, squeeze, and scratch in front of the mirror. But the more you traumatize the skin, the greater your risk of scarring. Apply treatment products and let them work.

Keep your makeup clean. Replace the sponges in your compact on a regular basis. Now and then, toss the whole works and start fresh -- the average shelf life for cosmetics is 6 to 12 months. In some cases, like Tyra Show, I've even heard of 3 months. Don't buy products so expensive that you'll be heartbroken if you have to throw them away.

Exercise moderation. More is not always better. Moisturizer, for example, is the most overused product in America. We've been bamboozled by cosmetic companies into thinking every square inch of our body has to be slathered. And it's simply not true. Exfoliators are another thing to be careful with. Used too often they over acidify and irritate your skin. I've know some users who scrub so often they have caused blackhead breakouts from over exfoliating the skin.

Keep your regimen simple. And when you do add a new product, do it gradually so your skin has time to adjust. Most skincare or makeup products has an average of 20 to 40 ingredients -- you're introducing 20 to 40 potential allergens to your face every time you try something new. Use: That Girl products designed so even problem skin can use. Less likely then the mass to cause skin allergies.
1st posted 9/15/ 2008 - last time 12/01/2008 @ 1:46pm.

by Deb (Dee)

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How To Get Gorgeous Skin

• Don't go to bed with makeup on. Makeup left on overnight seeps into your pores, clogs them, and congests your skin. Make sure that you wash your face twice at the end of the day. Once to get the makeup off. A second time to wash the skin itself.

1. Exfoliate twice a week. After washing your face at night, be sure to exfoliate. Use a delicate scrub a non-abrasive formula that will not irritate or scratch your skin. If you don't have one on hand, a tablespoon of sugar and champagne or oatmeal will work just fine.
   
   
2. Use facial masks regularly. If possible, everyday is ideal. Again, if you don't have one on hand, make your own. Mashed banana or avocado is good. Plain yogurt also works well.
   
   
3. Keep a treatment and moisturizer on your face, day or night. Put your skin first. After you wash it at night, put on some kind of skin treatment, whether it's alpha hydroxy acid, vitamin A or C, or any kind of special cocktail treatment. Beta hydroxy acid, salicylic acid, is a topical exfoliate that minimizes the appearance of aging. Let that sink in, then put a moisturizer over that. In the morning, do the same.
   
   
4. Don't use the cheapest or most expensive cosmetics. I have experienced that the moderately priced cosmetics are the best. They get the job done, and the ingredients are usually very good. Face powder and foundation is the only items you may want to spend money on. Lipsticks and other facial makeup products do come in more selections of colors in pricier brands than drugstore brands. You have to keep trying various brands until you find something that works well for you.
   
   
5. Hydrate your face throughout the day. Whether it's a commercial product, or one you make yourself (fill a spray bottle with distilled water, add a few drops of chamomile or rose essential oil, shake it gently before each use, and spray it on) hydrate your face, even over makeup, frequently throughout the day.
   
   
6. Treat your face gently. Never pull, tug, or scrub your facial skin. Be very gentle when you clean it, moisturize it or makeup on it. This will lessen the chance that you'll damage your skin and get wrinkles.
   
   
7. Keep your face covered when you're in the sun. As beautiful as you are never lets anyone see you her face when your in the sun. Slather on a high factor sunscreen, put on sunglasses, and a wide brimmed hat.
   
   
8. Dehydration- It's important to drink at least eight glasses of water (or other non-carbonated, non-caffeinated beverages) daily to keep your skin moisturized, keep your hair healthy and keep your healthy glow.
   
   
9. Eat fresh foods and drink lots of water. Stay away from too much "dead food" food that's basically not fresh and is processed, like chips. She always eat lots of veggies, fruits, nuts, and drinks tons of water.
   
   
10. Let go of stress. Stress can show up on your face, no matter how well you take care of your skin. Do something your enjoy everyday, whether it's watching TV or going shopping. Your face reflects what's going on inside of your mind.
    
    
11. SMOKING- Do not smoke. You already know it can kill you, but did you know that it causes hair in unwanted places, e.g. lip hair? Were you aware that it causes wrinkles and premature aging? It turns your teeth, skin, and fingernails a disgusting yellow over time.
    
    
12. Lack of Sleep- When you don't sleep, you don't look your best. You're guaranteed to have puffy or dark circles underneath your eyes. Your body needs 7-8 hours every night to rejuvenate. Amount of sleep varies from person to person but 8 hours is about average. During this time your skin is repairing it's self. Using a great night moisturizer or serum right before doing to bed is an excellent idea.

by Deb