Hi Folks!
Thought I'd start this journey with a topic extremely close to my heart, Skincare. How your skin is can play a vital role in how you perceive yourself (self esteem and confidence). I don't know about you but when I have a bad skin day, all I want to do is go back to bed and pull the covers over my head! So here are my simple 5 tips to getting clearer, more healthier skin.
1) Know your skin type
There are 5 types of facial skin types;
combination, dry, oily, sensitive and normal. In order to find your right
cleanser and moisturizer, you need to know what type of facial skin type you
have so you can stay away from the ingredients that may cause any break outs.
Those with oily, dry, sensitive and normal skin tend to know their skin type
but those with combination skin; your skin type is more difficult to
distinguish.
Most people are said to fall into the
combination skin type which means you have two different facial skin types at
any given time. For example, I have an oily T zone (my problem areas is my
forehead and chin) but the rest of my face is considered “normal”. Now this is
EXTREMELY annoying because us combination skin people have to use different
products to different aspects of our skin. If you’d want a guide to the right cleanser
and moisturiser for your skin type, do let me know J2) EXFOLIATE
Now this tip is often forgotten and rarely stressed. Exfoliating
is key for your way to clear and healthier looking skin. I suggest exfoliating your
skin once a week because, if done frequently, it can be extremely irritable to your skin especially if you have sensitive skin. Your choice of
product to exfoliate is dependent on your facial skin type again but you
can use your weekly cleanser. The only difference between cleansing and exfoliating
is that you would use a brush. Now I’m not wealthy so I can’t afford a
Clarisonic but I suggest using Body Shop’s facial brush (retails at only £4!)
to scrub away all the dead skin cells on the top layer of your skin and help
dislodge blackheads leaving your skin smoother, firmer and clearer. If you
really want to save the coins, you can use a toothbrush! Does work honest!
3) Toners are NOT necessary
4) Drink 1 litre of water a day
I don’t know about you ladies and gents but I hate when someone tells me this but it is the truth. Keeping your body hydrated plays wonders on your skin. Our skin is the largest organ on our body and as organ, the skin consists of cells. Drinking plenty of water keeps your body hydrated and your cells working at their peak; however, no water leads to dehydration which can leave your skin dry, tight and flaky.
5) Cleanse and moisturize twice a day
Cleansing and moisturizing twice a day is a
must! One difference between a day and night skincare regime is to use
different moisturizer. However, this is considered a myth to most. Either way, cleanse and moisturize twice a day (morning
and night) so that it gives your skin a chance to heal and breathe as well as
keep those spots at bay.
