For a lot of people, skin can be a real problem. Even when you’re
beyond your teenage years, the occasional break out of spots can
happen! So what is the secret formula to keeping your skin healthy?
Read on to find five top skin care tips!
Learn What
Type Of Skin You Have
The first step
to achieving perfect, sexy skin is to understand what type of skin
you have. There are three main types of skin, and it’s even
possible to have a combination of different types. Here’s a quick
breakdown of the main types:
Oily Skin - The
main cause of oily skin is too much sebum, an oily, waxy substance
produced by microscopic glands called sebaceous glands in the skin.
This can cause a greasy appearance, but can be cured with a facial
cleanser for oily skin. Loose powder, blotting paper and clay masks
also work wonders!
Dry Skin - The
polar opposite to oily skin, dry skin needs to be moisturised
frequently. Dry skin is caused by a lack of sebum, resulting in
cracking or chapping of skin rather than spot breakouts.
Normal Skin -
Normal skin is balanced, meaning you’re less likely to get spots or
chapped skin. That’s not to say cleansing or moisturiser isn't necessary! You’ll still need to keep your skin clear and healthy by
taking off your make-up.
A Combination -
While there are three main types of skin, the truth is that most
people have a combination of different skin types. This might mean
you have oily skin on your face but dry skin elsewhere. Try to
identify what areas are dry and what are oily, then balance them out
with moisturiser for dry areas and clay masks for oily areas.
Wear Less
Makeup
Ever wondered
why men generally have less wrinkled skin as they age compared to
women as they age? It’s generally because men don’t wear makeup,
while shaving acts as an exfoliating effect.
Models are also
known to have good skin. This is because outside of photo shoots,
modellingagencies encourage models to avoid wearing make up,
helping them to keep a clear complexion.
Yes, it’s very
tempting to wear lots of makeup if you have blemishes, but in actual
fact it’s much better to let your pores breathe, which also helps
to clear up spots. It’s a great idea to go
one day each week completely makeup free.
Eat The Right
Foods
Eating well is a
very important part of keeping your skin clear and healthy. While
it’s tempting to buy lots of expensive face creams because they
include lots of vitamins and minerals, many of these are already
available in the food you eat. Not only will a healthy diet keep you
slim, it’ll also keep your skin in check.
The first thing
is to make sure you eat plenty of different fruit and vegetables each
day. While achieving five-a-day sounds hard, but it can be easily
achieved by including fruit in your breakfast, snacking on fruit
during the day and at lunch, and including a couple of portions of
vegetables in your evening meal.
The next thing
is to stay hydrated. Water really is great for skin, helping to
cleanse toxins and helps to keep dry skin moisturised.
Finally, aim to
include Zinc in your diet, which is a great antioxidant. Chances are
if you eat breakfast, you may already be getting your allowance of
zinc depending on your choice of cereals, but this can also be topped
up with zinc supplements from high street health shops.
Wash Your
Face Religiously
Washing your
face thoroughly is a great way to keep your skin healthy and clear.
First of all, make sure to take off your makeup before you go to bed.
Makeup blocks your pores, so while you're sleeping is the best time
to give your pores a break and let them breathe.
Then, aim to
exfoliate twice a week, which helps to fight blackheads. Don’t be
tempted to exfoliate more than this though! That’s because too much
exfoliation actually can harm your skin, removing natural oils and
making your skin sensitive.
Finally, be sure
you know what type of skin you have, and buy cleansers to match. If
you have a combination of skin types, be sure to purchase different
products to match the right areas.
Avoid
Touching Your Skin Too Often
Finally, avoid
touching your skin too often, especially on the face. Everyday, your
hands are in contact with lots of germs, so touching your face often
can actually spread germs to your skin! It’s a good idea to keep a
hand sanitiser on you so you can regularly wash your hands and avoid
germs reaching your face.
Wrapping Up
All in all,
ensuring you know what type of skin you have is essential to be sure
you’re buying the right skin care products. Aside from those
products, keep a good habit of removing your makeup nightly, going
one day a week without wearing makeup, and be sure to keep your diet
healthy!
Guest Posted by:
Tom Kingham is a
blogger with a passion for fashion, skin care, health and fitness.
I don't usually allow guest posts on my blog unless I truly believe they fit in with my content, this post I found interesting though and I am always on the hunt for some good skin care tips. Hope it helped you in some way to find out more about your skin type and how to improve it. Let me know below your thoughts?
Kemples
