Daily skin care
regimen is a must for women of all ages
You may never have thought of it as an organ, but yes, our
skin is the largest organ of our body. It protects us from environmental
factors, controls body temperature and helps the body to eliminate toxins. It
also reacts to extreme temperatures, sunlight and pollution. Every individual’s
skin reflects his or her inner health. So if you are affected by stress, poor
nutrition, lack of sleep or are on severe medication, it will also be reflected
on your skin. Since, at times, it becomes impossible to score a perfect 10 in
this regards, it becomes essential for us to look after our skin and provide it
some pampering for a flawless look. Issues related to the health and appearance
of skin tissue should always be a priority. As a result, daily skin care
rituals contain essential steps, which shouldn’t be ignored at any age. A
proper skin care regimen, which is based on gentle cleansing and the
application of sunscreen, helps to keep you looking young and healthy.
Dermatologists recommend compliance with several correct maintenance steps of
skin tissue to avoid the appearance of skin diseases and for much desired young
skin. Cleaning the skin is probably the most important action of the day,
especially now, when the level of pollution in large cities is increasing. Skin
can be badly affected by pollutants, which can lead to irritation, eczema and
other eruptive diseases. By cleansing, you remove the dead skin cells on the
skin’s surface and with them, the dust and impurities that lead to dilated
pores. There are a variety of products for cleaning your skin – special face
cleanser, creams or gels. These products act differently on different skin
types, so it is advisable to consult a skin care therapist. The therapist will
help you to choose the best customised skin care regimen. Cleaning the skin
must become a habit, especially if make-up is applied on a daily basis, as
these products can cause additional skin ailments. The following is the basic
skin care regime that every individual should follow for A daily skin care
regimen is a must for women of all ages Cleanse, tone, moisturise healthier
skin:
1. Cleansing, Toning, Exfoliation
It is a must to cleanse your skin twice in a day, once in
the morning and once at night. An ideal choice is to use cleansers specifically
catering to your skin type – normal, dry, oily or a combination. Skin cleansing
is done in three steps. First, clean the skin of makeup and dirt; second, rinse
with warm water; and third, apply a refreshing lotion (tonic). It is important
to maintain the PH balance of your skin and to protect the cell membrane.
Cosmetic products for skin cleaning are divided according to ingredients and
texture: milk or gel cleanser, and medicated or dermo-cosmetic cleanser that
suit each skin type or condition. Cleaning products can be used on both the
face and around the eyes. The next important step is exfoliation. Exfoliation
is the process by which the skin is thoroughly cleansed and dead skin cells are
removed. Many of us do not understand and do not know the benefits of this
process. The most important benefits of exfoliation are: a smoother and
brighter looking skin, acceleration of skin regeneration, reduction in fine
lines, prevention of formation of pimples and blackheads. Depending on the skin
type, experts recommend individuals to perform the task of exfoliation one to
three times in a week. Also, it is best to seek advice on the type of product
you should use to complement your skin type or you may worsen your skin
condition and a longer treatment will be required to recover the health and
balance of your skin.
Remove make-up
This is one step that is unavoidable. No matter how tired
you are when you come back from a party, take off the make-up without fail.
Make-up is supposed to make you look and feel beautiful. But if you leave it on
overnight, it is going to have the opposite effect; the reason being that while
we are sleeping, the skin secretes sebum, which acts as a moisturiser. Also,
during sleep, the sebum released removes dead skin cells and toxins from our
body. If you sleep with makeup on, these pores get clogged and a layer of sebum
is formed under the skin, which later develops into acne.
Avoid aggression on
skin
In the ritual of
daily skin care, it is easy to fall on to unhealthy skin care habits. Of these,
the most dangerous are: Long hot baths: Hot water removes natural oils
protecting the skin, which is why shorter showers with warm water are advised.
Using harsh soaps: Soaps or cleaning products with harsher ingredients produce
a drying effect, which not only deprives the skin of its protective oils and
moisture, but also leads to irritation. Aggressive towelling: After wash, the
skin requires gentle swabbing with a towel. A fabric surface that has
aggressive friction can damage skin tissue, which may be invisible at the
moment, but has long-term consequences.
2. Treatment For basic care like moisturising, if you know
what your skin type is, choose products accordingly. But if you need to treat
various problems like acne, loose skin, blemishes, dark spots, etc, it is
advisable to consult a dermatologist first before buying a product. Such
treatments provide targeted action and so it is best to take expert directions
for its usage or application. The products may have a creamy texture, come in the
form of fluids, gel or serum
.
3. Moisturising protection Moisturisers restore a normal
hydration level of the skin and gives skin firmness and elasticity. They are
easily applied, easily absorbed into the skin, forming a thin non -greasy film
on the skin’s surface and can be used as a make-up base and as treatment
products. Moisturisers too come in different textures depending on skin type –
creamy, fluid, gel and serum. Many moisturising products advertise that they
come with built-in sunscreen protection. However, it is prudent to check their
labels in detail. Grab a product only if it has SPF 30 or more so that it can
protect you against both UVA (which can cause cancer) and UVB rays. Even when
it comes to moisturisers, there are different products for different body
parts. You will get a day and a night moisturiser, which perform different
functions; a moisturiser for the entire body; different lotions for your hands
and feet, and different gels for the eye.
The skin around the eyes is very sensitive and thin and
therefore requires extra care. Eye creams should be applied around the eyes in
specific circular motions. They have certain actions: they moisturise, prevent
fine lines and dark circles, reduce existing lines, and soothe the eyes. The
most important step in skin care is protection against UV radiation. UVA and
UVB rays are the most aggressive environmental factors that cause illness in
the dermis and give an early appearance of premature aging. An unprotected skin
exposed to UV rays can cause premature wrinkles, unsightly skin pigmentation
and skin cancer.
Finally, if you follow these essential steps in your
dayto-day skin care regimen, you will notice that the effects of harmful
factors are visibly diminished. Listen to your skin: it will say “I’m hungry”
and “I’m thirsty”. So, provide it with a nourishing cream and enough water and
fluids for hydration.
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