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A comprehensive survey on beauty and wellness showed that an average adult uses at least seven skin care products a day! When it comes to skin care, don't complicate things. Cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliators, and serums included - these can be a lot of stuff. Now to prevent ingredient overload and reduce irritation, it is advisable to limit your skin care routine to only those items that contain no more than 10 ingredients apiece. According to most dermatologists, the fewer the ingredients there are in a product, the less likely it is to cause a problem. More so, take a careful look on the following skin care tips which are proven simple, yet effective in every way. You're going to feel sexier than ever in your skin.
Cleansing the Skin
Wash your face no more than twice a day with lukewarm water and a mild soap. This is one helpful way to remove dirt and make-up. Gently massage your face in circular motions because this will help blood circulation. Remember to not over do this basic process because it can cause the skin to become dry and irritated at times.
Exfoliating
A helpful practice that removes dead skin cells on the skin's outermost layers. This unclogs pores and hastens renewal of the skin. Exfoliants like sugar remove old, dry, dead skin cells and allow new skin cells to surface and accept moisture. Just don't go overboard in its application. Apply it gently (not rigorously) twice a week to help promote cell regeneration, reduce fine lines, and boost suppleness.
Toning the Skin
Toners are cosmetic formulas designed to cleanse the skin and shrink the appearance of pores. The come in a lotion or wash form. Along with multi-tasking ingredients, this refines pores, restores pH and preps your complexion to receive follow-up products.
Moisturizing the Skin
Lack of moisture on the skin causes it to become dry and more prone to wrinkling. That is why, skin science has come up with moisturizing formulas that will help form a fine, protective layer that enables the skin to retain the moisture it requires. This must be applied after thorough cleansing and toning of your skin.
Even if you are not planning on spending a lot of time outside, wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day on exposed body parts is highly recommended. According to some thorough research on the ill effects of photodamage, premature aging comes from incidental exposure while we're out shopping or grabbing lunc
