Get To Know These 5 Tips to Make You Look Younger

No doubt every one of us was born with skin on. The skin is one of the largest organs the human body has. However, most people’s skin has been infected with various kinds of skin-related problems. Most of these problems are a result of environmental pollution and harmful chemicals are doing a number on the skin, filling it with toxins.

This unfortunate condition has made the skincare routine a must-do for everyone who wants to have healthy skin. Just as you keep precious gifts well, we need to care for and maintain the wonderful skin nature has given us.
To know what we could do to keep the skin healthy, we need to understand what the skin is, as well as its role in our lives. This would make us understand the main reason why we should take absolute care of our skin.
The skin is the outer covering of the body. Its main function is to create a barrier between the body and the environment, protect us from microorganisms, and also make us sensitive to touch and temperature. As an added function, it adds to the general beauty of a person.

Without proper care of the skin, you would look older than your age, and wrinkles would appear prematurely. Therefore, it is really necessary to incorporate skincare into your daily tasks.

Of course, you don’t have to break the bank to look prettier.

There are simple things you could be doing today to make you look younger on a low budget. I’m not saying that expensive methods are bad. There is a good reason why certain methods are pricy.

Still, putting these tips into practice would produce similar results.

Alright, let’s get to it.

1. Clean your skin daily

Cleansing the skin regularly gets rid of sweat, dirt, and other environmental impurities. It also eliminates makeup and products from the face and skin.

When not removed daily, all these would clog the pores and cause all kinds of skin-related diseases.
Most cleansers on the market hydrate the skin and make it supple and elastic. It is really important to use the kind of cleanser suitable for your skin type. One rule in cleansing is to stop over-cleansing.

Unless you have been awake all night doing a lot of groundwork, your body is not dirty.
Your morning routine should be something as simple as reactivating last night’s moisturizer with water or probably milk.

This is because over-cleansing gets rid of the body’s natural oils, making your skin lose its normal moisture and become dry, and in certain cases may even stimulate oily skin to produce more oil.

2. Moisturize daily

Applying moisturizer after taking a shower is really necessary for your beauty routine. It locks moisture in your skin, making it elastic and supple to touch.
There are so many brands of moisturizers on the market. Some are expensive and others cheaper. We have the organic ones and the chemical-filled ones.
No matter the kind of moisturizer you choose, make sure that it suits your skin well.
Here is a tip. You don’t have to buy vitamin A, E, or C enriched moisturizer. Simply go to your local pharmacy and purchase these vitamins in capsule form. Get as much as you want, prick open the capsule, and add it to your moisturizer. Voila! Your vitamin-rich moisturizer is ready.

Don’t forget that Vaseline is a great moisturizer as well.

So you see, you really don’t have to break your bank.

3. The sun is your skin’s worse enemy

Protecting your skin from the sun’s rays is another factor that enhances the health of the skin. Sunscreen is necessary for your everyday beauty routine.

Exposure to sun rays over a long period of time will damage the fibers in the skin causing elastin to break down, creating wrinkles, aging, sunspots, discoloration, and even cancer.
It is recommended to use the kind of sunscreen or sunblock formulated for your type of skin along with your moisturizer. Don’t just apply sun protection on your face, but also on your hands, neck, and hairline.

Note: make sure to check your sunscreen bottles regularly to be sure they haven’t gone bad. Also, temperature changes like heat from sitting in your car can cause a chemical reaction and break down your sunscreen, making it less potent.

One way to check for potency is to shake the bottle and see if it has a watery consistency compared to the once thick sunscreen it started with.

4. Exfoliate at least once a week

Exfoliation has to do with getting rid of dead cells that remain on the outermost surface of the skin.

Once the old dead cells are removed, creams and serums penetrate the skin better and have better effects when applied immediately after exfoliation.

Despite what you may have heard, it is not necessary to exfoliate every day.

To know when to exfoliate, apply a piece of clear tape to your forehead and rub gently. When you remove it and you see tiny pieces of flaky skin adhering to it, it’s an indication that you need to exfoliate.

Salt scrubs act as a skin buffer to remove dead skin which in turn reveals your younger, more youthful skin underneath. They also stimulate blood circulation, helping future skin regenerate while removing daily toxins and strengthening skin tissue.

It is true that salt scrubs can be expensive. However, you can make some on your own.

It is as simple as filling a jar with the salt of your choice, preferably sea salt, and adding oils such as coconut oil, safflower oil, peanut oil, olive oil, and so on. What is left is filling the rest of the jar with few drops of essential oils for scent.

It is so cheap and easy to make, compared to the ones on the market.

5.Why facial mask treatment is necessary

Facial masks give your skin suppleness, hydration and elasticity. They absorb excess oil from your skin and cleanse deep within the pores.

Regular use of the right kinds of facial masks helps combat several common skin problems including oiliness, acne, and dry skin.
Use your facial mask right after thorough cleansing and exfoliation. The beneficial ingredients in the facial mask can penetrate the skin far better at this time so that they have maximum impact.

Clay is perfect for detoxifying the skin. Did you know that these so-called “mud” or “clay” treatments used by some salons are nothing more than kitty litter?
What you have to take note of is that the kitty litter bag you would use should be marked “100% Natural Clay”. The good news is that this type of kitty litter is generally the least expensive on the market.

Once again, I’m not against the top executive spas out there. Mud is mud, whether from the great spring of Italy or a kitty litter.

Just take a tablespoon of the dried clay and mix it with water. Alas… your clay mask is ready! Apply it all over your body, wait till it dries, and then wash it off.
Please don’t try to dig out clay from the ground. I don’t think you want to transfer all that bacteria and germs from the soil to your skin.

Using a clay mask once a week would do so much to enhance your beauty.

Final notes

No one can avoid aging entirely. However, you could do something about aging prematurely. Cleaning the skin every day, using the appropriate moisturizer, and keeping your sunscreen on hand would protect your skin from wrinkling out.

Exfoliating and using the right facial masks would get rid of toxins in your
skin, making it supple and elastic. Employing all these tricks would ensure that you preserve your natural glow for a very long time.

Remember, it is necessary to pay attention to the products that you use on your skin every day and take note of how your skin feels and reacts afterward. This would help you identify the products that suit your skin the best with the least harmful effects.

The way you look plays a very crucial role in shaping the way you feel about yourself. Take proper care of your skin to get a great-looking skin that works wonders for your self-esteem.

References:
How to Apply Makeup Professionally by UniversityOfMakeup.com
The World’s Best-Kept Beauty Secrets by Diane Irons
Secret Model Beauty by Lindsey Lockwood