8 Skincare Commandments to Follow This Summer
Updated: Aug. 06, 2019
Find out how you can keep your skin looking healthy and fabulous at any age with these quick and easy tips.
1. Steer Clear of Skin Destroyers
Avoid these three things: smoking, tanning salons, and sunbathing. While some sunlight is okay – vitamin D is good for us, after all – be sure to wear SPF and avoid prolonged time in the sun. Doctors agree that all three of these factors can be extremely harmful to your skin and have secondary effects that could become potentially life-threatening.
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2. Wash Your Face
Clean your face and neck and follow with a rose water glycerine rinse twice a day to remove skin-damaging pollutants.
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3. Do Not Touch Your Face
Your hands touch so many surfaces throughout the day, making them magnets for dirt and germs. When you rub your eyes, stroke your chin, or cup your cheek, you’re really just transferring all the germs you’ve picked up onto your face.
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4. Avoid Alcohol
A glass of wine once and a while is fine, and can even be beneficial, but be sure to keep alcohol consumption to a minimum. Overdoing it can enlarge blood vessels near the surface of the skin.
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5. Get Rid of Excess Oil
Throughout the day, get rid of excess oil on your face by dabbing it with oil absorbing sheets or loose powder. Avoid pressed powders as these may contain oil, which will only contribute to the problem.
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6. Do Not Rub Your Delicate Eye Area
The skin on your face is extremely delicate, especially under your eyes , so be gentle when applying makeup to that area. If your eyes itch, apply a cold compress or cloth instead and avoid rubbing the affected area.
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7. Use One Brand of Skincare Products
If you buy and use lots of different skincare products, some will probably contain the same ingredient, thus making them redundant. Plus, some brands aren’t compatible with others. To get better results, use products that are formulated to work together. You may have to shell out a little more cash but experts agree you’ll get better results.
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8. Use Grapeseed Oil
Try adding a teaspoon of grapeseed oil to your toner. This particular kind of oil acts as an anti-aging serum by helping your skin cells to repair and rejuvenate themselves.
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