When it comes to skin care, there is no better time to start than now.
Some people may think that you don’t have to start paying attention to your skin until it shows signs of aging. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. Preventative measures, as well as maintenance, are the key components to keeping a youthful and glowing complexion.
It’s never to late to start taking care of your skin. With a proper routine, even the most damaged skin can be improved. Even girls in their teens and twenties can benefit from properly caring for their skin from a young age. Doing so can delay the onset of wrinkling and sagging, as well as uneven skin tone.
Let’s take a look at several skin care methods that can be started immediately at any age:
Stay Out Of The Sun
Most young girls love to be tan, especially in the summer when wearing shorts and bikinis. What they don’t realize is the damage that they are doing to their skin in the process. In short, sun rays literally “eat” the collagen in your skin, causing premature aging.
The most important thing to do is to wear a sunscreen of at least 50 SPF, to prevent any burning or damage. Reapply according to the directions on the bottle.
You can still avoid the sun and get that golden skin tone from spray tanning or by using a body lotion that includes a self tanner.
Remove Makeup
Pores can get clogged when makeup is not cleansed from the face. Repeatedly leaving your skin coated with makeup will prevent your skin from breathing. This can cause breakouts and premature aging.
Wash your face before going to bed with a cleaner designated for your personal skin type. Be sure to apply a moisturizer and eye serum afterwards.
Facial Exercises
When it comes to working out, most people don’t imagine exercising their face. Just as repetitive motions can strengthen the muscles in your body, the same holds true for the face.
This method works to prevent wrinkles and sagging skin on the younger population and improves the look and feel of a person who has already started showing signs of aging.
A program of various facial exercises for different parts of the face is listed here.
Exfoliating
Using an exfoliator will help remove the buildup of dead skin cells that block the new cells from coming through, which makes the face make it appear dull. Your skin will appear much healthier if you use an exfoliator on a regular basis.
This is very important for skin that is aging and dry, but even younger faces will look refreshed after a good exfoliating treatment. The new skin underneath will look healthy and more vibrant.
This can be done with a simple facial scrub using the fingertips or with a rotating facial brush for best results.
Conclusion
It’s obvious that the sooner you start caring for your face, the better. It will pay off in the end and your skin will glow for many years down the road. It’s never too late to begin a facial regimen, and there’s no better time than the present.
By keeping the above points in mind and being proactive and consistent in your skin care routine, you will reap the benefits. The appearance of wrinkles will decrease and the overall texture and elasticity of your skin will improve as well.
Even if you are young, starting facial exercises, avoiding the sun and using the right products will keep your appearance youthful for many years to come.
Check out these articles for further reading on how to improve your facial skin tone and look younger: Top 8 Things To Make You Age Quicker and Hottest Tips For Reducing The Signs Of Aging.
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