Friday, October 22, 2010

Save your SKIN!!!

Being a woman we need to learn a lot about our body, as life happens so does the reaction of our skin. From pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations, travel, medications to seasonal changes we need to learn or to recognize the myriad skin conditions, to be able to select the right moisturizers and cleansing options. 

Analyze your skin! Here are the steps:

1. Infront of the mirror - what is the texture of your skin? Flaky (dry), Shiny (oily), or Smooth (normal)
2. After you cleanse how does your skin feel? Tightness through your forehead means dry skin. 
3. Midday - how does your skin look? 
4. Lifestyle factors? Influencing your skin? Stress? Hormonal fluctuations? Sun exposure? Diet?
5. How are you protecting your skin from the sun? 

**Once you have finished assessing your skin, make the decision to purchase cleansers and moisturizers that would serve purpose to your current skin condition. IF there's no improvements you should see your dermatologist. 

Top 5 Skincare tips to Flawless Skin!!! 

1. Drink 2 litres of water a day! - ”Water is a vital part of the body’s overall functioning systems”
2. Only use QUALITY products on your skin! - Keep in mind that most products for your skin and hair that are being sold at the supermarket contains ingredients that you should not be using for your skin ie. artificial colours, stabilisers, emulsifiers, and other chemicals. 
3. Eat a healthy diet - YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!! Fruits and Veggies. Eat a lot of food that contains natural collagen like Papaya, Blueberries, Broccoli etc. 
4. Protect your skin from the UV RAYS!! Exposure to the sun can cause your skin to age faster, wrinkles, freckles, age spots etc. Use SUNSCREEN!! Oopss and also avoid the sun between 10am - 4pm. 
5. Manage stress levels - when stressed join a yoga class! 

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