Healthier Skin Means A Healthier You
Do you know that your skin is your body's largest organ
? As such, the importance of skin care must not be underestimated. Your skin is a barrier that protects the rest of your body, keeping harmful things out while allowing good things in. The better your skin care routine, the healthier the rest of you will be.
When choosing a cleanser for your skin, avoid products that are dehydrating, such as harsh soaps that contain alcohol. Look for products with smooth consistencies and natural ingredients. Apply cleanser with your hands or a soft cloth and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Removal of dead skin cells is essential for radiant skin and to optimise your skin's receptiveness to nutritious moisturisers. This process is called exfoliation, and can be done with a microfibre washcloth, or with an exfoliating cleanser specially made with small grains that work to remove dead skin cells. For best skin care results, rub gently in circular motions using just enough pressure to remove the old skin without causing damage.
Once your skin is clean and exfoliated, it is ready to be moisturised. Moisturisers should also be selected with care. Be sure to get the skin or body lotion that is right for your skin type and contains natural ingredients. If your skin tends to be dry, choose a body lotion that is thicker and specifically made for dry skin. Thinner, runnier body lotions are better suited for oily skin. Body lotion should be applied while the skin is damp, as the skin then remains more hydrated and the nutrition in the moisturiser is more easily absorbed into the skin.
Products today are formulated to simplify the processes of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising. There are one-step exfoliating cleansers, as well as cleansers that also moisturise. You can even do all three in one, as with Dove Exfoliating Moisturising Body Wash, which simplifies your skin care routine even more, making it more efficient and leaving you more time to do other things.
Because your skin contains (or should contain!) approximately 70% water, good hydration is crucial to good skin care, because it keeps your skin young and healthy. This means drinking 64 ounces (or eight eight-ounce glasses) of water daily.
Protection from the sun is also critical for proper skin care. Too much exposure to sun can cause skin to prematurely age, and in some cases, permanent damage can occur. Regular use of sun blocks, sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats and protective clothing goes a long way in keeping your skin healthy.
Follow these five basic rules for skin and body care, and remember that the better care you take of your skin, the better your skin will take care of you.
by: Hugh Mcinnes
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