Skin care concerns aren’t exclusive to restless teens. Unfortunately, many of us face serious skin problems long after puberty has passed. If you are attempting to find a way to improve your skin, there are numerous easy ways to get that glowing skin you have all the time wanted. From selecting the right cleanser to applying makeup properly, small changes in your daily routine can have big results. Check out these tips and experiment with new habits to cultivate the skin tone you have all the time wanted.
Create a Skin-Cleansing Habit – and Keep It
If you have not created one yet skincare regimen, that’s precedence number one. An everyday grooming routine is key to glowing skin, and you do not want to ruin it – an occasional face mask on your monthly self-care day is not going to result in crystal clear skin. The only way you can get clean skin (and keep it), is by following an everyday regimen. Create skincare habits that you can really follow. If necessary, set an alarm on your phone to remind you to apply cleanser, apply toner, and finish with moisturizer.
Use Makeup Properly
If you are struggling with drastic acne, your first inclination may be to apply makeup. Unfortunately, this can really make your acne worse and lead to a vicious cycle: pop, cover, pop even worse.
Here are some tips for your daily makeup routine that can help keep your skin healthy and happy:
- Avoid wearing comedogenic foundations which can clog your pores and exacerbate skin problems. Instead, choose something light mineral face powder that will not stain your skin
- Always remove your makeup before exercising or going to bed
- Work in light layers – only apply as much makeup as you need, and build coverage slowly
You do not need to throw makeup out of your beauty routine – you just need to consider how you use it.
Avoid Hard Materials
Find the right cleanser for your skin type can be a challenging task, but it is important to find something that suits your skin – not against it. When choosing a facial cleanser, be sure you explore the ingredients list and avoid harsh chemicals that can do more harm than good to your skin. Do your best to find a cleanser that contains natural ingredients, and make sure to avoid these names – if you see one of these on the ingredient list, move on to the next option:
- lanolin
- Perfume
- Parabens
- Sulfate
- Acetone
- Formaldehyde
Control Stress
Stress can affect nearly every aspect of our health, and skin health is no exception. If you want to get clear skin, keeping your stress level under control is a must. Stress can even encourage the production of cortisol, a hormone that really triggers sebum production in your skin. Stress can even exacerbate skin problems like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis. Get enough sleep each night, consider doing yoga at a local studio, and try meditation apps like Headroom to practice mindfulness.
Consider Your Diet
You are what you eat. Are you giving your skin the minerals and nutrients it needs? An unhealthy diet high in carbs, sugar, and dairy is unlikely to result in the glowing, radiant skin you have all the time wanted. If you actually want to grow great skin, you must work from the inside out. (That means it is time to put down the pizza slices and go to produce.) If a trip to the grocery store sounds like too much, enlist a little help from a produce delivery company that can deliver vegetables and fruits right to your door.
If you have been struggling with red, bumpy skin, do not give up. Work some of the strategies above into your day and find out what works best for you – clear skin may just be a new habit.
