Top 5 Skin Care Tips

Hi there – Its Laura again with some skin care tips.

Did you know that you have around 20 square feet of skin surrounding your body? That’s a lot of skin to take care of. Each day we slough off layers of skin and new skin is exposed and in a lifetime we may grow around 1,000 layers of fresh skin.

To help keep your new skin fresh, soft and supple try these skin care tips.
1. Opt in for a cleanser rather than a lathering soap. Clear soaps and cleansers are usually made with glycerin that is less drying for your skin. Avoid soaps that have extra astringent properties, peppermint and eucalyptus for example, because they may irritate your skin even more.
2. Use an SPF on your lips. In addition to protecting the skin on your body an SPF protectant for your lips is necessary. The skin on your lips is very delicate and should be protected.
3. Don’t wait to use an anti-aging cream. Start now! Vitamin A and C are proven to help maintain the elasticity of the skin and preventing and reversing sun damage and signs of aging.
4. Eat properly and drink clear fresh water. Avoid fried food and pass on the fries. Research has shown that nutrition is the key to healthy skin. Stay away from sugary foods and high carbohydrate treats and pile on the salad.
5. Use a moisturizer suitable for your skin type.

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Simple Winter Skin Care Tips

You can deny it but it won’t stop it from coming. Winter that is. And with it are the harsh drying conditions that pull the much needed moisture from your skin. Take a moment now to review your skin care needs and prevent dry skin with a few simple winter skin care tips.

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. There I think I’ve said enough. Start from the inside out. Drink plenty of water. The dry arid temperatures pull the moisture leaving your skin dry and flaky. Six to eight glasses a day will help maintain the required moisture in your skin.

Try a cleanser instead of a soap and water routine. Some cleansers are glycerin based and are less drying than soaps. Make sure, however, they are non-comedogenic (don’t clog pores). Some cleansers have a lotion incorporated with them that block and dull your skin.

Nothing like a nice hot shower right? WRONG! It will dry your skin out. And while you’re at it, slap on a moisturizer before your skin is all dried out. Applying something as simple as Johnson’s baby oil to damp skin will combat flakiness.

Even in the winter time it is important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Protect it with sun block. And don’t forget your lips. Anything will do but my absolute fave is Mary Kay lip balm. It glides on smoothly and lasts all day without smearing. Other good bets are Lypsol, and store brand lip balms.



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