Skin Care Essentials for Mature Skin: Look Younger Today
There are a multitude of products labeled as skin care essentials. So how do you know which products are truly essential for looking younger? Here they are:
1. Water. As we age, skin becomes dryer and more prone to wrinkles. Drinking water provides the hydration you need to plump up your skin and look younger.
2. A healthy diet. Lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables are skin care essentials because they provide the nutrients your skin (and the rest of your body) needs to look and feel its best.
3. Exercise. Regular exercise, especially cardiovascular exercise, sends oxygen rushing to your skin cells, making them look more vibrant and therefore younger. Regular vigorous exercise also helps relieve stress, so you will be less likely to use other stress relievers, such as tobacco or alcohol, which damage skin.
4. Sleep. While you sleep, your body produces human growth hormone, which helps keep your skin thick and elastic, thus less prone to wrinkles. On the other hand, when you deny yourself sleep, your body produces the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol has been shown to break down skin cells.
5. Sunscreen. If you worshipped the sun in your teens, you probably regret it now because your skin is as dry and brown as leather. No matter what your age, always wear sunscreen when you go outdoors, to prevent any future damage.
6. Moisturizer. Use both a daytime and a nighttime moisturizer. The daytime version protects your skin from potentially drying environments while the nighttime version replenishes your skin while you sleep. There are many versions of these skin care essentials. The best ones have ingredients such as Vitamins A, C and E, aloe, alpha hydroxyl acids, glycolic acid and retinol.
7. Eye cream. The skin around the eyes is much more delicate than other portions of your face. It needs special treatment. Invest in a good quality eye cream and use it faithfully.
8. Exfoliator. A gentle exfoliator will remove the dead skin cells and toxins that make your skin look dull, lifeless and old. However, it is important to choose the right product because some products may be too harsh for mature skin.
9. Face masks. A weekly face mask lifts the skin, reduces wrinkles and is a great way to relax for a few minutes. There are many such masks available commercially or you can make your own. One easy one involves applying a beaten egg white to your face and leaving it there for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
10. Proper eyewear. If you need corrective lenses (that is, eyeglasses or contact lenses), wear them. Not only will you see properly, you will prevent the wrinkles caused by squinting. If you are fortunate enough to have good vision, you should still wear sunglasses in bright sunlight, for the same reason.
11. A good dermatologist. A qualified dermatologist will guide you to more advanced skin care essentials you may need and away from other remedies that could ultimately do more harm than good.
These 11 skin care essentials will go a long way to helping you look younger and healthier. Try them today and start getting compliments.
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How to develop a facial skin care routine
Facial skin care is important. After all, your face is probably the first thing people notice about you. It’s essential to take care of your face, but how do you know if you are taking care of it correctly? Here are the steps to follow to develop your own personal routine.
1. Determine your skin type. Wash your face and pat it dry with a towel. Wait one hour and then press tissue to your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. When you gently lift them away, examine the tissue pieces: Is it oily? Do you see flakes of skin? Naturally, if you see oily residue, you have oily skin in that area. If you see flaky residue, you have dry skin in that area. The result you see in one area may or may not be the same in another area.
2. Now that you know your skin type, you can develop a skin care routine. No matter what type of facial skin you have, your daily skin care routine should have three steps: cleansing, toning and moisturizing.
a. Cleansing removes dirt and excess oils to allow skin cells to renew themselves. For oily skin, use a lathering facial cleanser. For dry skin, use a non-lathering version. Follow the package directions and be sure to rinse off the cleanser completely.
b. Toning conditions the skin and tightens the pores. Toners also remove any residue from the cleaners you used. If you have oily skin, use astringent or a clarifying lotion, which has more alcohol. If you have dry or sensitive skin, use rose water or a toner that contains less alcohol. (Read the label to find the alcohol content and compare them with other products.) Alcohol feels wonderful on the skin when it is first applied but it can really dry it out.
c. Moisturizing, obviously, adds moisture to the skin and many products also add sun protection. Even if you are an acne-prone teenager, you should use a moisturizer every day to keep your skin looking its best. If you do have oily skin, use a water-based product that is oil-free.
Your daily skin care routine should only take about 15-20 minutes per day or less. Until it becomes a regular part of your routine, pencil it in your planner and check it off each time you do it. This will help you make it become a habit.
3. Another habit you need to develop is to apply a facial mask every week. There are masks designed for oily, dry and combination skins. For example, clay/mud masks are great for oily skin, while moisturizing masks can make dry skin look years younger. Masks can dramatically improve your face’s appearance. If you are very busy, you may find you enjoy the enforced downtime needed to let the mask do its work. (If you’re really busy, don’t worry, some masks only require 10 to 15 minutes.)
4. Lastly you may want to pamper your skin with a monthly facial, which provides deeper cleaning. Depending on the type of facial you get, it can also exfoliate (remove dead skin cells) and soften the skin. Most salons offer facials but there are also many home facial products that can save you time and money.
See? Facial skin care is not rocket science. You can easily develop a quick routine that you can incorporate into your active schedule. It won’t break the budget either. Take a minute to develop your facial skin care routine now.
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Skin Firming Facial Exercises
Skin Firming facial exercises are a secret weapon that can help you look younger. While we spend hundreds of dollars to keep the rest of our bodies in shape, we often forget that there are many easy ways to exercise the face as well.
The best skin firming exercise is a face and neck massage. You can do this virtually anytime, anywhere. Not only will your face look younger and firmer, you will also feel more relaxed. Use your fingers, your thumbs and even the palms to gently massage your face and neck in gentle, upward circles. If you apply coconut oil or a face cream to your fingers first, you can add moisture at the same time. Be careful around the eye area, which has very delicate skin: Work from the outer part of the eye toward the nose.
Here’s a fun exercise to firm the chin and neck: Open your mouth wide, as if you were going to take a huge bite of a sandwich. Inhale deeply and then exhale while looking up toward the ceiling. As you exhale, jut your lower jaw forward. (Yes, your face will look funny but just feel that lovely stretch in the chin and jaw. That’s helping you to prevent or get rid of that double chin).
Another good exercise for the neck is to make neck circles. Stand facing forward and then slowly turn your neck to the right so you are looking at the right wall. Slowly turn your head until you are looking down and then slowly turn your neck so you are looking at the left wall. Now slowly move your head until you are looking up at the ceiling and continue turning until you are once again looking to the right. Repeat but switch directions.
Yet another skin firming exercise for the neck involves tilting your head from side to side. Stand looking forward. Slowly tilt your head as if you are trying to touch your right ear to your right shoulder. Do not raise your shoulder. Hold the position briefly then raise your head to the starting position. Repeat on the left side.
There are some facial exercises you need to avoid in order to remain as wrinkle-free as possible. The moist important is to avoid squinting. Not only does squinting create and emphasize wrinkles around the eyes, it also may signal an eye problem.
Likewise, you should avoid pursing your lips. Did you know smoking does indeed cause wrinkles for just that reason? It’s another good reason to kick an unhealthy, expensive habit Also avoid frowning, which also creates and emphasizes wrinkles.
So what about smiling? While they are called smile lines for a reason; don’t even think of trying to eliminate smiles from your life. Everyone, no matter their age or how many wrinkles they have, automatically looks better with a smile.
Do skin firming exercises work? You bet they do. However, just like any other exercise program, you must do them consistently before you see any results. But you won’t see any results until you get started, so why not try some exercises now?
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