4 Basic Rules for Good Skin Care
When it comes to skin care, we have a wealth of information, products, and procedures at our fingertips. All of the options we are given can be overwhelming when it’s time to select the right methods for our skin.
Whether you are in the market for anti aging, acne control, or just plain skin care, the best things you can do for your skin begin right in your own bathroom.
There are four basic rules you should always remember when it comes to good skin care.
1) Define your skin type. Press blotting paper onto your cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Oily skin will be oily all over; combination skin will be oily in the T-zone; dry skin will be tight; sensitive skin will look red.
2) Buy the basics. In the morning, counter sun with a lotion infused with antioxidants like vitamin C and green tea, plus a sunscreen. At night, fight fine lines and wrinkles with a lotion that has a retinoid or peptides.
3) Don’t go overboard. Products designed to fight blemishes or wrinkles tend to be strong, which means piling them on may irritate skin. If you plan to apply a retinoid lotion at night, counter it with a mild cleanser.
4) Stick with it. Most antiaging products take at least three months to work, antioxidants require a couple of months, and bleaching creams about a month. Be patient- and diligent.
Remember, good skin care does not have to be overwhelming, expensive, or complicated. Begin with a simple, effective routine and home, then build on it by incorporating treatments from your dermatologist or esthetician.
