If you want to look your best a healthy skin is essential. So how do you achieve this? Well here are my top 10 skin care tips:
# Check your skin type. You need to know what skin type you have because skin care products vary and you need to use one that is suitable for you.
# Keep your body hydrated. This means drinking plenty of water every day. Follow this simple tip and your skin will show a definite improvement.
# Cleanse your skin regularly. Wash twice a day in lukewarm water to remove all dust and dirt that may have accumulated during the day.
# Take care. Do not scrub or exfoliate too hard or too often. Similarly, do not apply too much or too many skin care products.
# Keep your skin moist at all times. You do not want your skin to become dry because this will allow the outer layer to crack and become rough and unattractive.
# Stay out of the sun. # Keep away from strong sunlight. Take special care during the five hours between 10am and 3pm when the ultraviolet rays are at their peak.
# Always apply sunscreen. Make sure you use a product with the correct sun protection factor (SPF). Best advice is to use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Also choose products that offer broad spectrum protection and are water resistant.
# Wear protective clothing. Wear a hat with a brim wide enough to shade your neck as well as your head. Also choose lightweight shirts with long sleeves and long pants to protect you from the sun.
# Keep away from artificial tanning. Do not use sunlamps, tanning beds, tanning pills, or tanning makeup. Tanning pills have a color additive that turns your skin orange after you take them. The FDA has not approved this for tanning the skin. Tanning make-up products will not protect your skin from the sun.
# Check your skin often. Keep an eye on any birthmarks, moles or spots and if you notice any changes in the size, shape or color consult your doctor. Fair-skinned people are advised to have an annual skin check.
So there you have it – my top ten skin care tips for a healthy skin.
Sally Tyler is a health researcher and writer about Japanese Skincare. Visit her site at http://www.antiagingproducts101.com/1/ to learn about Celebrity Skin Care Secrets.