If you’re serious about keeping your skin smooth, hydrated, and healthy, you probably know the basics of skin care already. We won’t cover that here. Instead, we’re sharing some not-commonly-known facts that will help give your skin a healthy glow.
Moisturizers Need Water
We all know that water is vital for healthy skin, but did you know that it’s also the most important ingredient in your moisturizer? Most moisturizers work by helping your skin retain moisture, and a good sign you’re using an effective moisturizer is that the first ingredient listed on its label is water. One such moisturizer is Diana Stalder Skin Moisturizing Lotion, which gives you the added benefit of an SPF 30 sunscreen.
Moisturizers also work better right after bathing. Just pat your skin until it’s just barely dry, then apply moisturizer immediately. This helps trap water your skin was able to soak up in the shower.
Exfoliants & Moisturizers Go Hand in Hand
While we’re on the topic of bathing, let’s talk about exfoliating. Exfoliants and facial scrubs remove dead skin and and reveal the fresh layer of skin underneath. When you apply moisturizer without exfoliatig, a lot of it is wasted on the dead skin cells on the surface. If you exfoliate first, you get right to the fresh layer of skin underneath, and this is what you want to moisturize.
Squeaky Clean is Bad
Exfoliating is good, but it’s also way too easy to overdo it. If your skin feels tight, that might mean you’ve stripped it of important natural oils, leaving it more prone to drying. The next time you wash, resist the urge to scrub your skin clean – your skin will thank you later. Our recommendation: go for a gentle exfoliant like Diana Stalder Oatmeal Beauty Bar or Diana Stalder Facial Scrub, which is great for gently scrubbing away dead skin cells, washing away excess oil, and of course, cleaning your skin.
Diet Helps Too
You can also find skin-care essentials in your kitchen cupboard, and we’re not talking about home-brewed creams either. A healthy diet with balanced mix of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients will do wonders for your skin. Food rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, like salmon, are great for keeping your skin soft and supple. Vitamin A does wonders to repair damaged skin, while Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that help protect your skin from damaging free radicals.
There are, on the other hand, food products you want to avoid. Overly processed food items don’t usually give your skin a healthy glow, and neither do sugary food and dairy products. Basically, you want to avoid a lot of the stuff you find on supermarket aisles – the fresh produce on the edges of the store will be better for your skin.
Sweating Isn’t Always Bad
Working up a sweat regularly is great for your skin – just make sure you shower regularly too. Exercise helps flush out toxins in your skin and pumps oxygen and nutrients through your blood. On top of this, exercise is a great way to combat stress that can wreak havoc on your skin.
Do you have any of your own tips to share? Leave a comment below and let us know!
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