Skin Care Advice

Who Should Care About Skin Care?

The answer that probably comes to mind is teenagers and women. Because almost all ads on TV and in magazines target teenagers and women to the exclusion of everyone else. Does this mean all men, girls, and older women need not worry about skin care?

Of course not. Everyone should know how to take care of their skin. Your skin is the largest organ on your body, accounting for about 26% of your weight. Something this big deserves some respect and doing so will ensure that not only will you look better and younger, you will also be less likely to suffer from skin diseases.

There are other benefits to keeping your skin healthy. For example, make-up will last longer after being applied, your skin will be more sun resistant, and it will reduce wrinkles later in life. Also there is the psychological reason -- if you look good, you will feel good and be more confident.

How To Care For Your Skin

Everyone has their own ideas and tips, for the simple reason that no two people are alike. What works for your friend may not work for you. While this keeps skin care from being an exact science, the basic steps below are virtually universal.

1. The first step is to identify your skin type. Typically, skin types are dry, or oily, or a combination of these. It is important to know what type of skin you have and where as the care is different. As a general rule of thumb, you want to moisturize dry skin and deep clean oily skin.
   
2. The next step is to cleanse your skin, even if you do not wear make-up. The air around us is full of fumes, chemicals and dust that all collect and build up in our pores every day, often resulting in acne and blackheads. Make-up can make things even worse, as it too can clog pores. It is vital that your pores can breathe to maintain a healthy skin. For example, the oils that are released from your pores assist in hydrating your skin and protecting it from the sun.
   
3. Once your skin is clean, it is time to help it stay that way.Your diet has a big impact on the general health of your skin. Something as simple as having 8 glasses of water a day can make a huge positive impact. The elasticity of your skin, and by proxy the lack of wrinkles, is maintained by moisture in your skin that requires a regular intake of water. Also reduce dehydrating foods and drinks, such as salty foods, sodas and caffeine to help maintain a high amount of moisture in your skin.
   
4. Clean your make-up and/or shaving tools. Bacteria and germs are happy to live in sponges, brushes, and face cloths, as there is a constant source of dead skin cells to eat and moisture to drink. When you later use these tools, you spread the germs and bacteria around your face, thus increasing the chances of acne breakouts and sore red skin.
   
5. Be aware and avoid pore-clogging items. Many of us use things that we have never stopped to think about. If you are prone to skin breakouts or soreness, then it is very important to avoid pore-clogging products. Read the labels on everything you use and make sure that they do not dry your skin or clog pores.
   
6. And, finally, it is very important to reduce stress. Stress causes hormonal and chemical changes in your body that often results in skin breakouts. If you can not reduce your stress levels, then consider offsetting the stress with relaxation techniques or exercise. Your body and skin will thank you for your efforts.

What Products Will Help My Skin?

The number of skin care product is absolutely staggering and the vastness of the advertising leads to confusion. Your needs and situation will temper the skin care product choices you make. Remember, the best product for your skin isn't always in the most expensive bottle.

For daily cleansing there are 3 things to look for. First, you will want a good make-up remover. Any cosmetics left on your skin will both dull your skin and clog pores. Second is a daily face wash for either dry skin or oily skin. Ideally your daily face wash will have it's own cleaning cloths. Avoidng a face cloth reduces the risk of bacterial infection. The third thing to consider is a weekly deep cleaning wash or mask. Daily washing is good, but it will not remove all of the material in your pores or absorbed by your skin, hence the reason for a deep cleaning.

After cleansing it is time to heal your skin. This will again depend upon your skin type. Generally, you want to use a moisturizer to hydrate skin, soothe irritated skin, reduce wrinkles, and add extra sun protection. If you have oily skin you may wish to try to balance your skin chemically to reduce the production of oil with things such as seaweed washes and masks. If you are suffering from acne, then perhaps an anti-bacterial wash would be best.

Talk to your doctor, dermatologist or skin care expert to find out what is best.

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