- Beauty Basics
Tips
By R.L. Fielding
Despite the media coverage of
makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking
for extreme transformations. According to the American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to look better,
naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change. And experts
agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home for
considerably less.
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Dr. Linda Franks, a leader in
the specialized skin care frontier, says “To get that timeless,
healthy look you need to start with an appropriate skin care
regime. Taking good care of your skin can stave off fine lines,
wrinkles, age spots and even dry skin.”
Doctors say whatever your skin
type, the key is to cleanse it gently.
-- Avoid hot water and use lukewarm
instead, to prevent over-drying.
-- And throw in the towel –
traditional washcloths are too abrasive for the face, so use
your hands and fingers.
Sixty-eight-percent of women
claim to have sensitive skin which means dry, tight, chapped
or easily irritated skin. |
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-- Moisturize regularly.
-- Avoid harsh cleansers with
ingredients such as fragrances, dyes and preservatives because
sensitive skin is easily damaged and takes longer to recover.
If your skin is dry and easily
irritated, don't wash more than once a day. You may risk stripping
the skin of its natural oils.
-- Look for non-irritating cleansing
washes that are soap-free.
-- Use light, oil-free, water-based
moisturizers to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
-- Make sure to choose a facial
moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, which protects against
both UVB and UVA rays.
Skin sensitivity may also result
from the third most common, non-surgical skin care procedure
known as Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a quick and
easy, non-invasive procedure that helps to reveal healthier-looking
skin by sweeping away dead skin cells.
-- Dr. Franks reveals that, following
the treatment, the best way to avoid irritation is by opting
for an ultra-gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
-- A new clinical study shows
that PURPOSE gentle cleansing wash and dual treatment moisture
lotion with spf 15 are compatible with this procedure.
How else can you obtain optimal
skin health? Dr. Franks says, “Exercise opens up blood vessels
to make skin look healthy and youthful. It's so important for
healthy skin.”
-- Regular cardiovascular exercise
increases blood flow to the skin which assists in collagen production.
-- Maintaining muscle mass through
exercise can also help anchor and support skin, keeping it taut.
-- And drink up! At least eight,
eight-ounce glasses of water a day are crucial for optimal skin
hydration.
So before you sign on for an
extreme and expensive makeover, just think back on some simple,
beauty basics! You just might like what you see! |
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