In part 1 of this series, we highlighted some important ways of protecting your skin from premature aging (a.
k.
a.
: photo-aging).
In this second part, we'll look at a few other ways to ensure that you keep the healthiest looking skin for as long as possible.
* Wash your skin gently Cleaning is an essential part of caring for your skin.
The key is to treat your skin gently.
-Use warm water and limit bath time: Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin.
Limit your bath or shower time to about 15 minutes or less, and use warm, rather than hot, water.
-Avoid strong soap:Strong soaps -- those most capable of stripping oil from your skin -- can leave your skin dry.
Instead, choose mild soaps with oils and fats added to them during the soap manufacturing process.
-Avoid irritating additives: If your skin is sensitive, avoid products containing perfumes or dyes.
These can irritate your skin and may trigger an allergic response.
-Remove eye makeup carefully: Use a soft sponge, cotton cloth or cotton balls when removing eye makeup to avoid damaging the delicate tissue around your eyes.
-Pat dry: After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin.
Immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream.
* Moisturize daily Moisturizers help maintain your skin's natural moisture levels.
They work by providing a seal over your skin -- to keep water from escaping -- or by slowly releasing water into your skin.
The moisturizer that's best for you and the frequency with which you need to moisturize depends on many factors, including your skin type, your age and whether you have specific conditions such as acne.
A good way to test if you need a moisturizer is to wait 20 minutes after bathing.
If your skin feels tight, you should apply a moisturizer.
Select a moisturizer with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to help protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays.
If you have sensitive skin, look for products free of heavy dyes, perfumes or other additives.
If your skin is very dry, you may want to apply oil after your shower or bath, such as emu or jojoba oil, while your skin is still moist.
Oil has more staying power than moisturizers do and prevents the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin...
especially during the winter months.
If your skin is very oily, you may want to skip moisturizing.
You can search the web for information on non-invasive anti-aging treatments or simply visit our site: mybeautymatch.
com.
Visit our site often and you'll be well informed when is comes to non-surgical facelifts and effective anti-aging products.
k.
a.
: photo-aging).
In this second part, we'll look at a few other ways to ensure that you keep the healthiest looking skin for as long as possible.
* Wash your skin gently Cleaning is an essential part of caring for your skin.
The key is to treat your skin gently.
-Use warm water and limit bath time: Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin.
Limit your bath or shower time to about 15 minutes or less, and use warm, rather than hot, water.
-Avoid strong soap:Strong soaps -- those most capable of stripping oil from your skin -- can leave your skin dry.
Instead, choose mild soaps with oils and fats added to them during the soap manufacturing process.
-Avoid irritating additives: If your skin is sensitive, avoid products containing perfumes or dyes.
These can irritate your skin and may trigger an allergic response.
-Remove eye makeup carefully: Use a soft sponge, cotton cloth or cotton balls when removing eye makeup to avoid damaging the delicate tissue around your eyes.
-Pat dry: After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin.
Immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream.
* Moisturize daily Moisturizers help maintain your skin's natural moisture levels.
They work by providing a seal over your skin -- to keep water from escaping -- or by slowly releasing water into your skin.
The moisturizer that's best for you and the frequency with which you need to moisturize depends on many factors, including your skin type, your age and whether you have specific conditions such as acne.
A good way to test if you need a moisturizer is to wait 20 minutes after bathing.
If your skin feels tight, you should apply a moisturizer.
Select a moisturizer with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to help protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays.
If you have sensitive skin, look for products free of heavy dyes, perfumes or other additives.
If your skin is very dry, you may want to apply oil after your shower or bath, such as emu or jojoba oil, while your skin is still moist.
Oil has more staying power than moisturizers do and prevents the evaporation of water from the surface of your skin...
especially during the winter months.
If your skin is very oily, you may want to skip moisturizing.
You can search the web for information on non-invasive anti-aging treatments or simply visit our site: mybeautymatch.
com.
Visit our site often and you'll be well informed when is comes to non-surgical facelifts and effective anti-aging products.
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