Our skin is the first thing that every notices, and yet it one of the most neglected areas of the body. Did you know that if you can dedicate just 10 minutes a day for your skin, preferably before going to sleep, you won't need the dreaded anti-ageing cream. The following story I read on Shine tells you just that.
Remember, only 10 mins can make a difference. Trust us.
Manhattan dermatologist Eric Schweiger M.D., says an evening skin regimen is actually much more important to maintain. These four easy steps will help you achieve a flawless face in next to no time.
Step 1: Cleanse
Dr. Schweiger says there's no need for a fancy, expensive makeup remover, so cut down on time and your beauty budget by thoroughly washing with a gentle cleanser that removes products and oil but doesn't over-dry.
Time spent: three minutes
Step 2: Moisturise
No matter what your skin type, you should slather on a light lotion to your face and neck every night. For this, Dr. Schweiger says to look for oil-free products that are also fragrance-free.
Time spent: two minutes
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Step 3: Apply retinoids
"Of all the anti-aging and photo damage correction products on the market, retinoids have the most scientific evidence," explains Dr. Schweiger. He says retinoid creams, either prescription or over-the-counter, can be the most beneficial. "Retin-A, Renova, and Tazorac have been shown, in one month or two, to decrease fine lines and wrinkles." Three times a week use a pea-size amount on your face, and once or twice a week apply the cream under your eyes to banish those dark circles. Retinoids should always be applied at night since they can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
Time spent: three minutes
Step 4: Hydrate
"Toners are not necessary—they over-dry the skin and can actually increase oil production, and then the cycle is hard to break," says Dr. Schweiger. But he does suggest a final application of moisturizer after the retinoid cream to prevent redness and flaking, especially in the winter when skin is drier.
Time spent: two minutes
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GORGEOUS SKIN:
Make sure you exfoliate every day. You need to do this after washing your face at night. Use a scrub that is soft on your skin. Sugar or oatmeal can be used as a scrub as well.
- Regular use or even daily use of facial masks is good for your skin. You need not buy it always. You can make one on your own using mashed fruits or vegetables like banana, avocado etc. One of the best natural mask is plain yogurt.
Make sure you exfoliate every day. You need to do this after washing your face at night. Use a scrub that is soft on your skin. Sugar or oatmeal can be used as a scrub as well.
- Regular use or even daily use of facial masks is good for your skin. You need not buy it always. You can make one on your own using mashed fruits or vegetables like banana, avocado etc. One of the best natural mask is plain yogurt.
Apply some skin treatment or moisturizer always on your face, either day or night. Give importance to your skin and apply some skin treatment, once you wash it at night. The treatment could be any thing like alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin A, vitamin C or some type of special cocktail treatment. Once it is set, apply a coat of moisturizer over it. Repeat the same process every morning as well.
- Never go for the costliest or cheapest cosmetic products. Products in the medium range are known to give the best results. Those products have quality ingredients and they usually deliver great results also. The only way to find the right product for you is by doing the good old "Trial and Error" method. Keep on experimenting with different brand products until you find the right product for you.
- Never go for the costliest or cheapest cosmetic products. Products in the medium range are known to give the best results. Those products have quality ingredients and they usually deliver great results also. The only way to find the right product for you is by doing the good old "Trial and Error" method. Keep on experimenting with different brand products until you find the right product for you.
Keep on hydrating your skin all along the day. You can create your own product by adding a few drops of rose essential oil or chamomile on to a spray bottle of distilled water. You can spray it on regularly over the day even on top of your make up, shaking it a little bit before each use. You may use a commercial product as well.
- Be gentle on your face. Pulling, tugging, scrubbing etc. on your face is not advisable. Never treat your face roughly while cleaning it, moisturizing it or applying make up on it. Thus you can reduce the possible number of wrinkles or skin damage on your face.
- Be gentle on your face. Pulling, tugging, scrubbing etc. on your face is not advisable. Never treat your face roughly while cleaning it, moisturizing it or applying make up on it. Thus you can reduce the possible number of wrinkles or skin damage on your face.
While in sun, try to hide your face from sun light. Even if you have a really pretty face, it will not be smart to show it off in sun. Put on a good sun screen, put on some good sun glasses and a hat which covers the maximum of your face from sun.
- Drinking a lot of water and eating fresh food is good for your skin. Do not eat dead food; that is food which is not really fresh. Eating a lot of vegetables, nuts and drinking lot of water will increase the shine on your skin.
- Try to stay relaxed always. Even the best cared for skin will show your level of stress on your face. You have to indulge in some thing which is your passion, be it shopping or going for a walk. Outside world can read what is in your mind from your face.
- Drinking a lot of water and eating fresh food is good for your skin. Do not eat dead food; that is food which is not really fresh. Eating a lot of vegetables, nuts and drinking lot of water will increase the shine on your skin.
- Try to stay relaxed always. Even the best cared for skin will show your level of stress on your face. You have to indulge in some thing which is your passion, be it shopping or going for a walk. Outside world can read what is in your mind from your face.
Tips on Care of Skin:
* Never ever go to bed with the makeup on. As, if the make up remains overnight then it seeps into the pores of the skin and clog them, giving rise to acnes, pimples and other rashes.
* Wash your face as much time possible with a good quality soap. A mild herbal face wash is best for the purpose. Especially, after you return from somewhere, never forget to wash your face. Even if you do not get much time, still make it a point to wash the face at least twice a day.
* Following a daily routine of exfoliating your skin is a must. When you are washing the face before going to bed at night, exfoliate the skin with a scrub. The scrub should be as delicate as your skin and the process should be done gently. Sugar mixed with oatmeal act as a great exfoliator.
* Never ever go to bed with the makeup on. As, if the make up remains overnight then it seeps into the pores of the skin and clog them, giving rise to acnes, pimples and other rashes.
* Wash your face as much time possible with a good quality soap. A mild herbal face wash is best for the purpose. Especially, after you return from somewhere, never forget to wash your face. Even if you do not get much time, still make it a point to wash the face at least twice a day.
* Following a daily routine of exfoliating your skin is a must. When you are washing the face before going to bed at night, exfoliate the skin with a scrub. The scrub should be as delicate as your skin and the process should be done gently. Sugar mixed with oatmeal act as a great exfoliator.
Tips on Care of Skin:
* Mashed banana, papaya and avocado, plain yogurt are nice options for having a face pack. Although one must always be sure about their own skin type and then use the face packs, as all the ingredients might not prove to be useful for each and every skin type.
* The face should be kept hydrated throughout the day. Take water in a sprayer and mix few drops of essential oils such as, chamomile or rose and spray over your face whenever you get the time. Do not rub it of after you spray. This is a way which tone up the skin to a great extent.
* Always treat your face gently. Do not ever pull, tug or scrub the skin of your face. This will prevent the skin to get damaged and will also delay the process of ageing.
* Always eat lots of fresh fruits, as this provide immense nourishment to the skin and drink lots of water as they drain out the toxins from your body, leaving the skin glowing and smooth.
* Mashed banana, papaya and avocado, plain yogurt are nice options for having a face pack. Although one must always be sure about their own skin type and then use the face packs, as all the ingredients might not prove to be useful for each and every skin type.
* The face should be kept hydrated throughout the day. Take water in a sprayer and mix few drops of essential oils such as, chamomile or rose and spray over your face whenever you get the time. Do not rub it of after you spray. This is a way which tone up the skin to a great extent.
* Always treat your face gently. Do not ever pull, tug or scrub the skin of your face. This will prevent the skin to get damaged and will also delay the process of ageing.
* Always eat lots of fresh fruits, as this provide immense nourishment to the skin and drink lots of water as they drain out the toxins from your body, leaving the skin glowing and smooth.
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