What You Need to Know About Skin Care

Don't Become a Casualty of Bad Skin Care Habits

It's sad but true.... Too many girls and young women do not realize that they are damaging their skin on a regular basis. Whether they suspect it or not, proper skin care is a must for any woman who plans on looking more beautiful for any extended amount of time.

As the years speed by (and they most certainly will) you will notice that your skin is going through a few changes. It's not as firm and resilient as you may think. It's up to you to make sure your overworked skin gets the nourishment it needs for survival. This includes proper cleansing, moisturizing when needed, and protection from the damaging ultra violet (UV) rays of Mr. Sol.

What are You Doing Today for Skin Care Treatment?

Let's think about your current skin care regimen.

• How do you cleanse your face on a daily basis?
•  What do you use to scrub away that dirt and grime?

I sure hope you're not using a bar of deodorant soap

This stuff was meant for the skin on your body. Not for the delicate surface of your face. You need a separate gentle cleanser to get your face clean. Something that will rid your mug of dirt, oil and make-up, but without stripping it of all its natural moisture.

And, once this step is complete, you'll want to follow up with a moisturizer for dry areas. It's best to apply these immediately after padding your face dry. This way the moisture is soaked right up.

Get Back to the Basics of Beauty Skin Care

Now, these are just basic skin care tips that everyone should follow. In addition to these practices, you always want to make certain you use tepid water, as opposed to hot. Once again your skin will be stripped of its natural moisture if you use scorching water. This can lead to further skin problems such as eczema.

The Sun ---- Damaged Skin Culprit!!!

The sunlight can be your worst enemy. One of the mandatory skin care rules you should follow is "USE SUNSCREEN." Something with an SPF of 15 or higher is recommended.

Honestly, there is absolutely nothing is more damaging to your skin than the sun's powerful rays. They cause premature aging and wrinkles galore!!

DO NOT SMOKE UNLESS YOU WANT DAMAGED SKIN

Finally, when it comes to skin care, please don't forget what smoking will do to your precious complexion. If you want to look really old really fast, then I guess smoking is a habit for you. As a photographer, I have seen girls come into my studio at 25 who looked 35 ... Especially their skin. The damaged skin on these young females looked like rubber. So, I say again, give up the smoking for better skin care and other health reasons.

Take care of your now healthy skin. In 10 years you'll be very happy you did! It was never said that you have to be young to be beautiful. I hope these skin care tips opened your eyes! Keep your skin groovy!!