By Dianne Daniels
1. Cleanse your
face twice a day
- Did you know that every
time you don't wash off
accumulated dirt and environmental
‘stuff’ at night,
you age your skin 27 days?
You can help prevent some
premature signs of aging
by making sure you cleanse
your face
every morning and night.
In the morning, you are
washing off the residue
of the cell renewal process,
which occurs primarily at
night. In the evening, you're
cleansing off the day's
effects on your skin, including
exposure to pollution, sun,
wind and office
building air.
2. Use a skin care
system - Putting
together a cleanser, toner
and moisturizer from what's
on sale at the chain drugstore
down the street is a recipe
for disaster where your
skin is concerned. Use a
skin care system with products
that are designed and
formulated to work together,
and you'll get much better
results. Even you die-hard
soap and water users could
benefit from use of a skin
care system. No more guess
work about which product
is the best for your particular
type of skin, or wondering
what to do when you run
out and your drugstore no
longer carries your "favorite"
product. Gentlemen, this
means you as well!
3. Eat a balanced
diet - Yes, we
all know that a balanced
diet is the healthy thing
to do, but did you also
realize that a balanced
diet helps with the moisture
balance and the condition
of your skin? Start with
a minimum of 8 - 12 glasses
of water each and
every day, and follow up
with lots of fruits and
vegetables. Continue with
a basic low-fat diet (but
don't starve yourself!)
and good-quality protein,
and you'll have a recipe
for not only good health,
but also great skin!
4. Be gentle -
Use a very light touch on
your facial skin at all
times. If you're used to
rubbing your face or eyes
vigorously (if you have
allergies, itchy eyes or
sensitive skin) you could
be aggravating the condition.
The skin on your face is
very delicate, and the skin
under your eyes is the most
delicate of all! Never rub
under your eyes. If they
itch, try a cold compress
or washcloth, or a cotton
pad moistened with toner
or witch
hazel. Aggressive rubbing
during your cleaning routine
can also cause damage. Use
a gentle touch on your face
at all times.
5. Moderation in
alcohol consumption
- Alcoholic drinks tend
to enlarge the blood vessels
near the surface of your
facial skin, and prolonged
alcohol consumption or abuse
can damage your skin. The
overall health effects can
be very negative, and they'll
show
up first in your face!
6. Get your ZZZZ's
– The majority of
cell repair and generation
performed by your body's
systems happens when you
are at rest. If you're not
getting enough sleep, your
skin can't renew itself.
Find the right sleep balance
for you by tracking how
you feel
when you sleep 6 - 8 hours
versus 4 - 6 hours over
a 7 to 10 day period. When
you feel your best for an
extended period, that may
be the right sleep level
and amount for you. Try
to ensure proper rest by
winding down from the day's
stressful activities so
that
you can fall asleep easily
and rest completely.
7. Watch out for
nature! - Blustery
days with lots of wind can
cause your skin to become
dry and tight. We often
protect our skin from winter's
chill winds, ice and snow,
but windy days in any season
can cause skin damage. If
you're riding in a fast-moving
vehicle, or with the window
down, make sure to moisturize
your skin before and after
the ride, especially if
you notice any tightness.
In fact, don't wait for
the tightness to
appear, take extra care
with your skin every single
day!
Follow these tips to help
give you great skin at any
age!
About the Author: Dianne
M. Daniels is an Image &
Color Coach, Consultant
and Professional Speaker,
and the author/publisher
of "Polish & Presence:
31 Days to a New Image".
She has helped individuals
refine and define their
personal and rofessional
image, along with corporations
and organizations. Learn
how to create your Personal
Climate for Personal and
Professional Success at
http://www.imageandcolor.com
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