Your Four Basic Skin Needs
Our skin is the largest organ of the body, as well as receiving the most general ware and tare. Our skin is exposed to the elements, time, accidents, sun damage, and any other curve ball life can throw. The best way to keep you skin healthy outside and in, is to first off, know what kind of skin you have, whether it be oily, combination, sensitive, or dry. Knowing your skin type will make it a lot easier to prevent and treat any damage done to your skin.
Once you know what kind of skin you have, you can then begin to have an idea of what you’re going to have to do to keep it lustrous. The skin has four basic needs, and if you meet them, not only will your skin thank you, but everyone else will notice how much more vibrant you skin has become.
1. Use a cleanser
Cleansing the face in the morning and at night before bed helps to clean and kill any dirt or bacteria that may have been accumulated throughout the day or during the night. Avoid using bars of soap as they tend to dry and irritate the skin, as well as any chemically based cleansers. Look for cleansers made with all natural ingredients like Tangerine Oil, a natural astringent that not only cleanse pores but also allows for essential nutrients to be more easily absorbed
2. Moisturize
Using an all natural moisturizer every day after a shower or bath helps keep the skin hydrated and luscious. Be sure not to use any moisturizers with any artificial fragrances that can cause allergic reactions or synthesized chemicals that have a tendency to suffocate the skin. Moisturizing every day also helps to fight the signs of aging and assists in preventing skin damage.
3. H2O
Proper water intake is probably one of the most overlooked factors in any realm of health. Drinking the recommended amount of water every day (between 8-10 glasses) flushes out toxins and bacteria in the skin and with time can even start to clear up acne working as an acne treatments remedy for you.
4. Sun block
Living in Florida, I am very well aware of the sun’s dangers. With prolonged and unprotected sun exposure being the main causes of wrinkles, wearing a quality sun block with an SPF of 40 or higher is an absolute must. The sun’s harmful UV rays also cause sunburn, sun poisoning, and skin cancer. Sun block should be worn only when in the sun and in overcast and reapplied every one to two hours even if waterproof.
Take the basic measures needed to keep your skin healthy now in order to save yourself the frustration in the later years. Cleansing regularly but not too much, moisturizing, drinking plenty of water, and wearing sun block is the first line of defense when it comes to keeping your skin the healthiest and youngest it can be.