"What are the secrets to beautiful skin? Here are the top 10 tips to keeping your skin smooth, beautiful and youthful ... whatever your age"Number 10: Don't smoke or drink alcohol excessivelyIf you smoke, I doubt that having your skin look significantly better is enough incentive to encourage you to stop. The reasons to quit smoking are many and I am sure that you have heard them all before. I was a smoker and one of the most dramatic differences I experienced from quitting was how much better I looked. Hard alcohol is also very hard on the skin. If you do smoke and/or enjoy the occasional drink, consider a nutritional supplement for you skin such as Nature's Basin ... which is excellent for anyone's skin. Number 9: Touch Your Face - Massage Your Skin
I know it sounds too simple, but stick with me here. This is easily added
to your morning and evening cleansing routine and can make a significant
difference in the appearance of your facial skin. Did you know that often a
double chin is not from fat but from clogged lymph glands and a build up
of fluid?
To relieve stress or to calm yourself, press here with
your middle fingers for a few moments. Breathe deeply, expanding and
raising your chest as you inhale slowly. As you exhale slowly, tighten
your belly button to your spine at the end of the exhale. A simple and easy way
to learn more about the power of breathing deeply and focused, check out
Breathing Health
Number 8: Cleanse, Treat and Moisturize Your Skin Twice a Day
Using those massage techniques, apply your favorite cleanser with the
upward and outward motion. Massage your face lightly until all the make-up
is removed. Use a toner or astringent applied with the same motion until
there is no residue on your cloth or tissues. It is vital that you remove
everything before you put on any other nighttime treatment
for that matter. The toner finalizes the cleansing, hydrates and restores
pH balance to the skin. There are wonderful products on the market.
Number 7: Cautious Skin Care
We all got excited about glycolic acid, fruit acids, alpha-hydroxy acids.
Initially, they give us a nice fresh glow, but now there is some serious
research indicating that for the long term, these may not be the best
products for our skin. Be careful not to use exfoliants too often. Normal
to oily skin can usually be exfoliated with a granular scrub once a week
and alpha hydroxy acids more often, but if you have dry, sensitive skin,
I would recommend seeing a dermatologist or using products that are
specifically formulated for sensitive skin.
A good place to find products for specialized skin needs are
The DermStore Number 6: Forgiveness
Have you ever noticed how angry faces and faces full of stress look so much
older ... right down to the skin? Find resolution to conflicts and
finding peace of mind really makes a difference. Wearing anger and stress on your
face is not pretty! I staff empowerment weekends with a
women's organization and it is amazing to see how different women look
after they have been through the weekend processes. Much of the work
centers around letting go of anger and resentment and forgiving the people
who we feel have hurt and harmed us. The good news is that there are so
many resources available to us when we are ready to look within and let go
of toxic anger and resentment. One of the practices I use is very simple.
While thinking about the person or the situation that has me upset or
resentful, I silently ask myself three questions. Pause after asking each
one and notice your answer. There is no right or wrong answer. Just notice.
Continue to ask yourself the same three questions, pausing and noticing your answer,
until the answer is a clear and strong "yes". I find this very effective. Here are the three questions:
Number 5: Reduce Stress
I use facial acupressure (go back to #9 for the "Oh, my goodness" pressure points
de-stressing exercise), diet, meditation, and yoga to keep the stress down
in my life. There are supplements that are important as well.
A good place to find quality nutritional supplements are
The Vitamin Shop ... Number 4: Good Nutrition Makes Skin Glow
What we eat affects our skin - for better or worse. I believe the best
diet for the skin is also the healthiest for me in general. Lots of fruits
and vegetables, red meat less than once a week, no refined sugar (I use
maple syrup or rice bran syrup for sweetening drinks or in place of sugar
in recipes. These are natural low glycemic alternatives to sugar.
Number 3: Sunscreen For Skincare
Probably the only thing worse for our skin than smoking is the sun.
I cringe when I think back on how as a teenager, I used to cover myself
with baby oil and tanning lotions and lay in the sun. These days, think
hats,
coverups Number 2: Water, water, water for better skin
Filtered, quality water and lots of it. What I have learned is a big part
of skin care (and overall good health) is internal and water is one of the top
ingredients for good health and great skin. I try for 16+ glasses a day,
yes that's 128 ozs! When I do it, my body loves it and my skin shows it.
For me the easiest way to make sure this happens is to follow these rules:
And the #1 Way To Beautiful Skin: Expert Advise And Quality Products
Would you drinks dirty water? How about eating spoiled or unhealthy foods? Well then,
it is not any different when you apply cosmetics or any sort of skin treatment! Use only
quality products you obtain from quality companies and those experts in the field who know what is best for
skin, hair and your body in general... and goes right down to the soaps you use. Getting some professional help
with beauty questions is why we set up Beauty Chat. And,
Skin Care Chat where you can ask dermatologists and skincare experts for
professional advice. We have given you a good start towards
more healthy, beautiful skin ... and hopefully a more healthy, beautiful you.
Thanks For Stopping By... We hope these 10 tips to healthier, more beautiful skin benefit YOU! Our thanks to Deborah Smith, who has spent considerable time working in the skincare field, for helping compile the top ten skin care tips. More Beauty And Skin Care Tips And Advice? Check Out These Sites!1001Beauty Tips | Face Fitness Center | Handsome Factor | Face Fitness Center | Smooth Skin Report | Beauty Ebooks
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