Let’s face it, first impressions count and your face is generally the first thing people notice. So, if you want to impress, it’s time to take care of your appearance starting with your face.
Here are 10 simple steps to a healthier looking face.
Step 1. Maintain hydration and oil balance
Excessively bombarding your skin with cosmetic products can damage your face rather than providing the results you really desire. Your face naturally produces oil and moisture from the pores. You can disrupt the natural process by using or overusing products unsuited to your natural skin cycle. Proper hydration and oil enhancing products will help to maintain a balance. If you’re struggling to find the right balance, consult a dermatologist or aesthetician for recommendations on the products best suited to your skin.
Step 2. Wash your hands
Our hands come into contact with germs multiple times a day. We are also prone to touching our face more often that we think. You can prevent the transfer of dirt and germs from the environment to your skin by washing your hands regularly and being more mindful of touching your face less.
Step 3. Eat a healthy diet
The problems on your face and skin are an outward reflection of what is going on inside you. Prolonged stress and bad dietary habits can contribute significantly to the wellbeing and appearance of your skin. Eating greens and vegetables will help improve your digestion. Combined with a nutritious and well balanced diet your skin will start to glow.
Step 4. Avoid using soap
The harmful pH concentration in many soaps can have negative affects on your skin. Use a gentle cleanser to remove dead skin cells without causing any damage.
Step 5. Use a toner after cleansing
Cleansers can dry out your skin. Replenish the natural moisture and nutrients in your skin by using a quality toner to maintain a lush and youthful look.
Step 6. Moisturise
It is super important to moisturise your skin daily to maintain a healthy look and feel. A moisturiser with SPF will also protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Step 7. Use eye cream daily
Bags or dark shadows under your eyes can be the unwanted result of burning the candle at both ends. Avoid that tired look by applying a quality eye cream once or twice daily.
Step 8. Exercise
Time to get moving and improve your skin vitality. Regular jogging, swimming or exercise in the fresh air are great ways to increase your lung capacity and replenish blood circulation.
Step 9. Exfoliate weekly
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead cells from the skin to maintain its vitality. Stick to an exfoliating regimen to achieve fresh glowing skin. Weekly exfoliation is recommended.
Step 10. Lip care
Apply lip balm to keep your lips hydrated and avoid chapping and cracking, particularly in very hot or very cold weather.
Ok, so that seems like a lot of steps to create your best first impression. Right?
Don’t worry, even if you manage small changes you should notice a big difference.