No one wants to wake up with dry, blemished or aged skin. Everyone wants to put their best face forward and are always looking for the best new skincare approach. However, achieving healthy, radiant skin isn’t all that difficult when you follow a few simple skincare tips that can do a lot.
1. Protect Your Skin from the Sun
You have likely already heard that protecting your skin from the sun is essential, but what does sun exposure really do? On the good side, exposure to the sun helps your body produce vitamin D, which your body needs. However, prolonged exposure to the sun can burn the skin, causing pain and inflammation. Over time, regular, prolonged unprotected exposure to the sun can reduce the skin’s elasticity and increase the signs of aging.
If you plan a day out in the sun, make sure that you protect your skin. Wear a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 30 and cover up when you can.
2. Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!
While moisturizers are good for your skin, drinking water throughout the day can make a big difference in your skin’s moisture level.
While you know drinking an adequate amount of water throughout the day is essential for overall good health, did you know it also makes a difference in your complexion? Your skin is an organ and is made up of tiny cells. These cells are made up of water and when you don’t drink enough water throughout the day, your skin can pay the price.
Do you wake up with dry skin? Does your face feel tight? Do you find that your skin is flaky? Chances are your skin cells are thirsty. While applying a good moisturizer after washing your face will help hydrate the cells, drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps hydrate the skin from within, giving you a healthy and radiant glow.
3. Follow a Regular Skincare Routine
Following a regular skincare routine helps to ensure your skin is properly pampered. Regular gentle cleaning and moisturizing help to keep your pores clean and your skin cells hydrated. A regular morning and evening routine are essential.
And don’t forget to remove your makeup! If you often fall asleep before makeup removal, consider starting your evening skincare routine as soon as you get home at the end of the day.
4. Vitamin C and Retinol are Your Friends
When it comes to skincare, there are two ingredients that can really make a big difference. L-Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is an essential antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals such as pollution, smoke and even UV rays. These free radicals can break down the collagen in your skin, promoting visible signs of aging, such as fine lines and dark spots.
Applying vitamin C to your skin helps combat this damage and stimulate new collagen production.
The other essential ingredient is retinol. Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A and occurs naturally in the skin. Naturally, it helps maintain your skin’s healthy tone and texture by supporting collagen and elastin production. Unfortunately, as you age, the natural levels decrease, giving way to fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and other signs of aging.
Including retinol in your daily skincare routine helps to increase collagen and elastin, reducing the signs of aging and helping to promote healthy, radiant skin.
5. Add Cosmetic Treatments to Treat Your Skin
Just like you enjoy a night out with friends or a day at the beach, your skin enjoys special treatment sometimes, too. Cosmetic treatments, such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion, are perfect for pampering your skin.
These treatments can help address sun damage, acne, age spots and fine lines and wrinkles. An occasional cosmetic treatment gives life back to your skin, revealing the radiant, healthy and youthful look you desire.
WellSkin Medical Spa in Dallas is dedicated to providing patients with premier beauty treatments for optimal skin health and beauty. Founded by Licensed Medical Aesthetician Tonja Wells, WellSkin relies on advanced technologies to deliver refreshed skin, a better complexion, and even an enhanced body, all without surgery, stitches or scars.
The med spa offers today’s latest non surgical cosmetic enhancements, including BOTOX Cosmetic, injectable fillers, laser hair removal and facial treatments.
