There's no magic wand or fountain of youth but you can create a little magic of your own by taking great care of your skin. And don't forget - you are what you eat. Consuming a healthy diet rich in vitamins, anti-oxidants etc., combined with drinking a lot of water and taking good care of your health all effects your skin as well. Beauty IS from the inside out...literally. And, if I have said this once, I've said it a million times...
SPF! SPF! SPF! At the very least, SPF 15 everyday. Rain or shine. Nothing ages you faster than the sun.
Yesterday I talked about what to do on a daily basis. Today is all about special treatments for your skin. These are things you do maybe once a week, month or year, etc.
Mic-ro-derma-what?:
Microdermabrasion. If you're feeling like your skin has lost a little bit of its lustre and needs to be freshened up, I love microdermabrasion. It helps treat wrinkles and fine lines, acne scars, age spots, large pores, dry skin and a professional can even use it for stretchmarks and scars.There are very few possible side effects which makes this a great choice. You might see a little redness after but it fades.You can go and have a professional do it or if you want to try something on your own, there are great at-home kits.
Frequency: 3-6 months. I personally do it every few months to freshen up my skin.
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| Favorite - $22.99 |
Scrub -n-Sluff:
Exfoliate. I use an exfoliating scrub to sluff off dead skin and prevent buildup and eliminate blackheads. If you have a problem with acne, this is something you should really consider. There are a lot of options out there at many different price points. I've been using the same one forever and a day.
Frequency: 1-2 times a week
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| Favorite - Avg. $1.99 |
Masked Beauty:
Facial masks. They are great for a lot of reasons. You can use them to unclog pores, hydrate your skin or just for a little relaxation. The child in me loves a mask. It's like an experiment. It goes from lotion consistency to a firm mask and then you peel it off to see the results. Smooth one of these on, slap a couple of cucumber slices on your eyes, lay down and ignore everyone in your house for about 20 minutes or you know...wear it while you're packing school lunches in the morning.
Frequency: Once a month (or more if you want)
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| Favorite $4.49 |
Those are just some basic things. I said yesterday that I use an eye cream (which I keep in the fridge...aaahhh). I actually use 2 different things. I need to help my eyes out as much as possible. I'm sleep deprived. Getting up for work at 3:30am everyday will do that. Of course different things pop up, literally. If I end up with a bout of acne, I use something for that too. I try not to go crazy, but if I don't at least try a little preventative maintenance, I have no one but myself to blame if my skin goes to hell in a hand-basket.
Here are a few of my other favorite products...
Eyes:
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Roller
Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-lift Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Acne (spot treatment):
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment
There are so many products out there. Try not to get overwhelmed when you go to the skincare aisle. Start small and add in products as you feel necessary. Another tip: DON'T forget your neck and your hands. I always take my moisturizer down my neck and rub the excess into my hands. Doesn't hurt to slap a little on your cleavage either. ;) All areas that show that time is ticking away.
When it comes to caring for your skin, all I know is the earlier the better because really there's no going back in time when it comes to preserving it or at least slowing down the process.
Have a beautiful day!
xo
Bethany
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