Beauty: Skin
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Oh clear skin, how we covet you yet you elude us in so many ways. Until now! We found some easy and simple ways to get and keep clear skin. Read on...
Hydrate
You will hear it again and again: one of the best things you can do for super healthy skin is to hydrate so be sure to drink 6-8 glasses (about 48-64 oz.) of water a day. Water helps to flush toxins from the inside and also plumps the skin, which makes you look younger. In addition to your H2O, try Neaclear Liquid Oxygen Facial Cleanser ($11.99, Ulta) which increases skin hydration by 35%.
Treat
Sleep
Proper rest or lack thereof totally affects your skin so be sure to get at least 6-8 hours of sack time per night. The skin cells renew at night so the more “beauty rest” you get, the better. Need some help? Slather on Olay Age Defying Intensive Nourishing Night Cream ($9, drug stores) or NUDE Skincare Advanced Cellular Renewal System ($92, Sephora, Providence).
Shield
Shielding your skin from harmful UV rays and free radicals (i.e. pollutants in the air) is key to keeping a clear, smooth complexion. Wearing SPF on a regular basis will help protect your skin and antioxidant-rich products will revive it from environmental damage. We love Neutrogena Antioxidant Day Lotion SPF 20 ($18, Target) or Peter Thomas Roth ‘Retinol Fusion AM’ Moisturizer SPF 30 ($78, Nordstrom, Providence).
Clean
Clogged pores are a breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to skin irritation and breakouts. Be sure to remove ALL makeup and wash your face thoroughly to get rid of dirt and oil. Try Ava Anderson Non-Toxic Makeup Remover Pads ($14.95) to remove all traces of makeup and follow with Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser ($33, Facing Thayer, Providence).
Indulge
Treating yourself to a spa facial is not only a mini vacation, it is also excellent for your skin. A trained esthetician can give you a full skin analysis, assess any issues you may have and give you a cleaning you could never do at home (extractions anyone?) Go see Sienna Ianelli of Sienna Skin Studio in Cranston for a full skin makeover or head over to Glow Spa in Bristol for their Fountain of Youth Facial ($125).
What do you do to revive your skin? E-mail me at [email protected].
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