Acne, dry skin, dark spots, or tan lines are some of the most pressing skin concerns that we all experience throughout our lifetime. Taking care of the skin, following the entire intimidating procedure of buying numerous products and spending hours on beauty treatments seems quite overwhelming, isn’t it?
Flawless, beautiful skin is within your reach. And no, you don’t need to spend a fortune on beauty products recommended by influencers or try countless YouTube hacks. All you need to do is figure out a skincare routine that will work best for you and your skin type. And when it comes to skin health, no one can guide you better than the dermatologist!
Read on to know the best tips given by expert dermatologists for healthier-looking skin.
1. Stay Hydrated
Yes, you have already heard this before ! But the importance of water to skin health can’t be emphasised enough. Maintaining adequate water levels in the body not only improves overall health but restores your skin’s suppleness. Remember that your skin is one of the body’s largest and most sensitive organs that reflects your internal health. It can get damaged easily. Drinking 2-3 litres of water every day is necessary for sustaining inner nourishment & pH level.
2. Know your Skin
Understanding your skin type is the first step towards choosing the right skincare regime. Ask yourself if your skin is too dry, too oily or just a combination? Skincare products are designed specifically for each skin type; applying products blindly without understanding their impact is harmful to your skin. An oily face might not need moisture as much as flaky/dry skin. Similarly, there are different skincare products & treatments available for sensitive to normal skin.
3. Avoid overuse of cosmetics
Layering on make-up for long hours is a big no! No matter what you have seen in advertisements, most of these products are harsh on the skin and ultimately result in clogged pores and more breakouts. Some products take away the natural moisture of the skin. Also, you need to cleanse the pores and exfoliate the skin properly after makeup use.
4. Moisturize
Moisturizing can work wonders! In any way, moisturizers are a big help to every skin type, mainly to provide enough lipids and water to the parched spots. You should always apply a thin layer of moisturizer before make-up to protect it from direct exposure to chemicals. Use light & gentle paraben-free moisturizer, twice a day.
5. Wear your sunscreen
“If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it,” go the lyrics of the iconic song by Baz Luhrmann. Sunscreen is your biggest saviour against ultraviolet (UV) rays causing pigmentation, sunburn, tanned skin, rashes, premature skin ageing, dullness and even cancer. Well, these days, you can access a variety of sunscreen gels. So, select the one that gives the best sun protection. Water-resistant sunscreen, a moisturizer containing sunscreen, or a BB cream with SPF of 30 all are good to go and save many steps from your skincare routine. On a bright hot day, carry it along with you and to avoid the extreme sun.
Final Thoughts
If you experience any skin issues, do not self-medicate. Consult your dermatologist before applying any medication or product to avoid irritation & severe allergies. Take your supplements, eat your vitamins, shed some sweat and follow these simple steps regularly to get a step closer to an everlasting glow & radiant skin.
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