10 Reminders for Beautiful Skin

 

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{1} Water hydrates skin and cleanse out harmful toxins.  8-9 glasses of water per day are recommended. Water can be boring and we all tend not to drink enough of it, so instead put a few slices of lemon and lime into your glass of water. I bet you will drink a lot more if you do.  Note: Dehydrated skin is not flattering.

{2} Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables per day. I recently read in an article at the doctor’s office that 1 red pepper has more Vitamin C then having 5 oranges. Let’s not forget to drink water when eating fruit to rinse the mouth. The acid from the fruit will weaken the enamel and cause tooth erosion and cavities.

{3} Always wear sunscreen with an SPF15 or higher (higher the better) to avoid premature aging and sun damage. If you are a person who forgets to wear it, then the easiest way is to find a moisturizer/tinted moisturizer or a foundation with an SPF in it.

{4}. Moisturize EVERY morning and night before bed!  There are a lot of moisturizers out there that are made for different skin types. Find one that best meats your skin type for the day time and one for at night. I would suggest using a lighter one for the day and a heavier one for the night. I like to apply moisturizer to my face when my face is still damp so the moisturizer can absorb properly. Don’t forget to exfoliate once or twice a week, this will help your moisturizer absorb into the skin better.

{5} Exercise on a regular basis. We all know that exercising is very important in staying healthy and active. Sweating is also good for our skin as well.

{6} Make sure you get a good night sleep. Everyone is different in how many hours they need to feeling good the next morning, so if you are good at 6 hours vs. a recommend 8 then perfect. Remember, a good solid sleep helps in tissue repair, slows the aging process, gives you energy, boosts the immunity, prevents diabetes and makes your skin glow.

{7} Don't smoke. Smoking contributes to wrinkles (especially around your lips and eye area) and it depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients. It also damages collagen and elastin leading to sagging skin.

{8} NEVER go to bed with makeup on. Not only does your pillow pay for it and you looking like a raccoon in the morning but you will end up sleeping with free radicals from the pollution that your makeup has absorbed throughout the day along with all the oils on your face. This will age your skin and cause breakouts.  If you are too tired to wash your face then use a cleansing towelette to get the majority of makeup and dirt/oils off your face until the morning.

{9} The skin around your eyes is extremely fragile.  You want to be careful and take extra care of your skin around the eyes. Use an eye cream at least once a day (preferably at night before bed), don’t rub your eyes and always be gentle when removing eye makeup by simply soaking the cotton pads in a makeup remover and pressing them lightly onto the eyes (allowing it to loosen the makeup, especially mascara) before wiping clean.

{10} Enhance and embrace your natural beauty!  

Sincerely Miss Ash

xo