More Skin Care Tips

Do use products. You should cleanse your face every day using three different products. Cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Use products only for your skin type, i.e. oily, dry etc.

Do drink water. Water is essential for the hydration of the skin to keep it moist, soft, supple and clear. Loss of moisture from the skin is one main cause of wrinkles. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Do rest. We don`t get enough rest or sleep and are often tired. The average amount of sleep we need is 8 hours a night but less than half of us only have 5 to 6 hours. Not resting or sleeping properly will start to show as you age. Not only does lack of sleep make your eyes puffy but will make your skin look dry and dull too.

Exfoliate Tips

1. Starting at the soles of your feet and working your way up your body brush off any dry skin with a loofah or a body exfoliating brush. Do this before bathing or showering.

2. Once your body is thoroughly wet apply some exfoliating cleanser to your loofah or exfoliating brush.

3. Scrub your body with it, using gentle, circular motions.

4. Opt for grainy types of cleansers to clean the skin, rather than soap. The grainy texture exfoliates the skin better taking off all dry skin.

Dry Skin Treatment Products

There is a whole host of moisturizing lotions, creams and oils to help combat or heal dry skin. It is best to use perfume and alcohol free based moisturizing products. Use thinner moisturizing creams for in the summer and thicker creams for in the winter and Instead of using soap use moisturizing showering gel.

Such products are available at a chemist, beauty shop or for more severe cases of dry skin, consult professional advice as you may have eczema or psoriasis which requires different kind of treatment altogether.

Eczema Treatment

There are numerous ways to care for or treat eczema, which really starts with good skin care. Always consult your doctor/physician or dermatologist first and please note that some forms of treatment can cause side effects.

The following are the most common forms of eczema treatment: -

Emollients

Emollients reduce skin water loss and prevents dry skin which is associated with eczema by preparing a seal over the infected areas. Emollients come in various forms of treatment from ointments, lotions to creams and there are literally hundreds of products so shop around. Emollients can be used to treat mild to moderate forms of eczema and can be applied directly to the skin or added to bath water for example.

Skin Care Treatment

1) Stop smoking – smoking is not only bad for your lungs and general health, it also speeds up the aging process and damages your skin.

2) Change your diet – good skin care demands that you change your diet to a more suitable, well balanced and healthy eating program. Lots of vegetables, fruit and less fatty, acidic food.

3) Drink lots of water – drinking water can moisturize your skin and give it a supple complexion.

4) Avoid stress or worry – ever heard of the phrase “worry lines”? Stress contributes to wrinkles so try to avoid stressful situations or emotional distress.

5) Reduce sun exposure – one of the biggest factors behind premature aging and wrinkles is excessive exposure to the sun. Remember to use sun block whenever exposed to the sun.