Sunday, January 1, 2012

Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Skin

  1. Wear sunscreen every day. The SPF should be at least 30 and it should have UVA and UVB protection. Use sunscreen even if it’s cold or overcast and even if you don’t go outside.
  2. Wash your face twice daily. Clean skin is healthy skin. Using a brush like the Clarisonic Pro can be six times more effective in cleansing.
  3. Talk to a doctor to start a good skin care regimen.
  4. Use a night cream that contains powerful retinoids (tretinoin or retinoic acid). These prescription-strength products work much more effectively than any over-the counter products containing retinols.
  5. Add a topical antioxidant such as vitamin C to your daily regimen. This will help give your skin a radiant glow.
  6. Exfoliate daily by using products containing hydroxy-acids such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, and salicylic acid.
  7. Stay hydrated throughout the day. Drink at least eight cups of water each day.
  8. Hydrate your skin using products containing hyaluronic acid. Also keep your skin moisturized by using a moisturizer at least twice daily. This is especially important in dry climates and on windy days.
  9. Exercise daily. Regular exercise boosts your metabolism and supplies blood to the skin, making it function better.
  10. Eat healthy. Avoid fatty and greasy foods and maintain a diet filled with vitamins by eating vegetables and foods with omega-3 fatty acids such as fish.

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