Babies are born with smooth skin.We expose our faces to harsh conditions as we get older.Combining a healthy lifestyle with the right skin care regimen will help heal your skin and protect it from further damage.
Step 1: Protect your skin from the sun.
Premature aging can be prevented by wearing sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.Darker skin is vulnerable to sun damage even if it doesn't burn as quickly as lighter skin.No matter your skin tone, always exercise caution.
Step 2: Stay hydrated
Your skin is hydrated.Women should drink at least 9 cups of water a day.Men should consume 13 cups a day.Coffee and alcohol havehydrating effects.If you drink alcohol or coffee, you should drink at least an extra cup of water.
Step 3: You should eat a balanced diet.
Your body's biggest organ is your skin, and it needs the right nutrition to stay soft and healthy.A diet rich in good fats will help your skin to produce hydrating natural oils and prevent inflammation.Fish, eggs, nuts, and dairy are some of the richest sources of Omega 3s.If your skin is rough, you may have a food allergy.
Step 4: Improve the quality of your air.
The skin is exposed to the outside air.Smoke damages your skin.These effects are magnified on your facial skin because you breathe through your mouth and nose.Don't work and live in smoke-filled environments.If you start smoking early, you will have an immediate effect on your skin's elasticity.If you live in a dry climate, add a humidifier to your bedroom during the winter.Dry air is bad for your skin.
Step 5: Find a facial skin cleanser.
Many soaps can dry out your skin.Your face is more sensitive than the rest of your body and may need a special product to keep it soft and healthy.If you have dry skin, pick a cleanser that is hydrating.Pick a cleanser that is designed for oily skin.When washing off makeup, use a makeup removal product.
Step 6: You should wash your hands before you start.
Your fingers are not as clean as your face.You can wash your hands with soap and water.If your skin is sensitive, you can use a facial cleanser.
Step 7: The cleanser should be applied with your fingers.
Put a dime-sized amount of facial cleanser on your hands.You can massage the cleanser onto your face.The T-zone of your face includes your forehead, nose, and chin.
Step 8: It's a good idea to rinse with warm water.
You can use water to remove the cleanser.Cold water won't clean your face.Hot water dries your face out.
Step 9: Pat dry.
Use gentle up-and-down motions.Rubbing can cause irritation to your skin.It can remove components of your cleanser that are meant to cleanse your skin.
Step 10: It's a good idea to massage in some balm.
If your skin is prone to dryness, you should use a Moisturizer.As with your cleanser, apply a dime-sized amount of product to your face.The driest areas of your face should be the focus of the lotion.Try using a face cream with hydrating ingredients.These will make your face softer.
Step 11: Twice daily, wash your face.
Before going to bed, cleanse your face.It's important to never sleep with makeup on.Your skin can be irritated and stripped of its natural hydrating oils if you wash too often.Every time you work up a sweat, add an extra face wash.
Step 12: You can find the correct product for your skin.
There are many different products on the market for different skin types.Through trial and error, you will likely find yours.If your skin is oily, look for products that promise a deep cleanse.If you have dry skin, look for one that is gentle.
Step 13: Use your fingers to massage the product onto your skin.
Move your fingertips in small circular motions as you work up your face.There is an alternative to massaging in by hand.Many beauty shops sell gloves made of this material.Electric-powered tools are popular.Inexpensive versions of these gadgets can be found at most supermarkets.
Step 14: Put the product on your face and pat it dry.
Warm water can be used.Rub your skin with a towel and it can hurt it.After removing dead skin cells, your skin may be more sensitive.
Step 15: Take care of your face.
Natural hydrating oils are often stripped away in the process oficrodermabrasion.Your skin's first layer of protection is removed byfoliating.Dry skin makes your skin feel rough, but it serves as a barrier over more sensitive skin underneath.
Step 16: Do it twice a week before bed.
Exfoliation helps to keep your skin blemish-free.If the humidity goes up, you can reduce frequencies.Exfoliant may be too abrasive if your skin is sensitive.Find a balance that works for you.
Step 17: Before you start, make sure your razor is sharp.
There are bumps caused by shaving with a dull blade.Women without facial hair can benefit from shaving.It's an old wives' tale that peach fuzz grows back thicker and darker.The upper layer of dead skin is removed from the face with a sharp blade.
Step 18: A lot of shaving preparation is needed.
Make sure to massage it into your skin.There are five different types of shaving preparations.The most popular among professional barbers are these.Similar to shaving creams, shaving gels are a little easier to apply.Most people think of shaving foams as shaving cream.They come out of the can and are ready to use.Solid soaps must be whipped into a lather with a shaving brush.It is possible to use shaving oils alone or underneath shaving cream.Those with dry skin should use oils.
Step 19: After each stroke, wash your razor.
Your razor becomes dulled when it is blocked with hair.The razor may cause razor bumps.The heat can cause a blade to dull.
Step 20: You can rinse your face with cold water.
Cold water doesn't cause skin irritation.The cold will protect your skin from the effects of your aftershave.It keeps ingrown hairs from occurring.
Step 21: It's alcohol-free.
You can apply the aftershave to shaved skin with your fingertips.You can keep your skin soft with aftershave lotion and gels.Some creams have ingredients that soothe skin.If you use traditional alcohol-based aftershaves, you could end up with a rough face.