Keeping your skin looking fresh and glowing can be a challenge especially as you grow older and become busier with your career and family. Living in Australia with year round sunshine also makes it harder to combat skin problems such as the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration, changes in texture and the development of sun spots.
If you want to keep your skin vibrant and achieve that year long glow that indicates healthy skin, the following are a few tips from Australian beauty professionals to help you develop an effective skin care program:
Invest in a good toner
A good beauty regime that includes cleansing, toning and moisturizing is among the best ways to clear your skin and leave it looking vibrant and healthy. A good toner will help to balance the PH levels in your skin, minimize the size of your pores and tighten your skin for an overall conditioned effect.
Minimise sun exposure
Australians love the sun. Whether it is spending time tanning in the backyard or frolicking in the waves, many of us spend a lot of time taking in ultraviolet rays, often with little or no sun protection. Overexposure to the sun can make your skin begin to age prematurely, make it rough and contribute to the development of fine lines.
Investing in a good sunscreen, limiting the amount of time you spend outdoors and making use of protective clothing such as sun hats and other items will help prevent this eventuality and keep your skin looking fresh and glowing.
Get enough water
If you are not getting enough water, it will show up in the way your skin looks in the form of dull and dry skin, chapped lips, scaly patches and even peeling. Beauty experts and nutritionists suggest drinking up to three liters of water which will keep your skin plump and increase the elasticity of your skin and result in a glowing complexion.
Exfoliate
Regular exfoliation with a gentle and natural product will help to remove dead skin cells to reveal the newer ones underneath and keep your skin looking radiant.
The right diet
Dieticians recommend eating foods high in vitamins and minerals as well as those rich in monounsaturated fats in order to keep your skin in tip top condition. Foods rich in Vitamin C as well as those that contain high levels of omega 3 fats contribute to collagen production, moisturize skin from the inside out and combat inflammation of the skin.
It is possible to achieve a glowing and healthy looking skin by incorporating a few simple strategies. Limiting sun exposure, a balanced diet, investing in a good cleanser and exfoliating on a regular basis should help you to take better care of your skin, and ultimately result in the glowing complexion that you are looking for.