My 4 Basic Skin Care Tips For A Younger and Healthy Looking Face

Beauty regimen doesn’t have to be expensive. Though expensive treatments from dermatological clinics really help, they are not the only options available. The basic rule of skin care can be summed up in 4 steps – cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and protect. Here’s how to use this steps in details:

Cleansing

The rule of thumb here is to find a cleanser that suits and respond to your skin well, and stick to it. You can get it from a drugstore or a beauty shop. No need to spend $50 on a fancy facial wash though, and avoid bar soaps, as they’re usually made up of strong ingredients that tends to dry the skin. Your best bet is to choose a creamy facial wash or cleanser with, especially if you have a dry skin. For oily skin on the other hand, try clear cleansers.

However, make sure you don’t cleanse your face too much, or you’ll risk seeing signs of over-cleansing such as dryness. 

Exfoliate

This step is one of the most ignored step, but certainly an integral part of the whole skin care regimen. Experts say, an obvious reason most men’s skin look younger than many women is because men exfoliate each time they shave. 

Using facial scrub once a week can make huge difference. To make it more effective, use a washcloth in applying the facial scrub and massage it to your skin gently in circular motion. 

One common question that people usually ask is about using toner. I once read a beauty tip that says “toners are only for copy machines.” Health experts say a good cleanser should be enough in removing dirt, make up and oil from the face. But then, some experts out there say it still depends on the individual’s skin. If it works wonders for you, then use it. 

Moisturize

Most skin experts recommend the importance of skin moisturizers. People with dry skin should use a basic moisturizer. But how much do we really need to moisturize? The answer for this question lies on your skin. When your skin is feeling tight, then it greatly needs moisture. However, be careful not to over-moisturize your skin, as it can clog your pores. 

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Protect

Applying sunscreen each time you expose your skin to the skin is your best defense against wrinkles. Yes you read it right; the leading cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so you need to protect your skin from its harsh rays. Sunscreens with at least 30 SPF can provide your skin the protection it needs. The good trick for this is to get two moisturizers, one for night and one for day, of course your day moisturizer should have UV protection. Never use moisturizers with sunscreen when going to bed, ingredients in sun screens are not means for night use, and can aggravate the skin.