Skin Care Advice

If you are like me you, you probably have had many skin care tips over the years. Unfortunately, most of them are similar, like protect your skin, eat properly, drink plenty of water, stay healthy etc!

The above general tips are valid and will help if you’re willing to do them. However, the following 3 skin care tips are more specific in how they can help you achieve a healthier more youthful looking skin.

Tip 1. Moisturize your skin… Probably the biggest skin issue people complain about today is dry skin.

Most women will moisturize daily or at least a few times a week. Most men on the other hand, probably don’t use a moisturizer at all and suffer with their dry skin unnecessarily.

Use good quality natural emollients, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals daily to moisturize, hydrate and nourish your skin. Ingredients like… avocado oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, macadamia oil, crodamol CP and D-Panthenol are good ones to look out for.

Tip 2. Re-build collagen and elastin skin cell proteins.

Fine lines and wrinkles start appearing on most people around 40 years old. This depends of course on whether you looked after your skin when you were younger.

The main reasons your skin deteriorates and gets wrinkled, are natural aging, exposure to daily environmental pollutants, harsh chemicals and sun damage. This results in a gradual degradation of your collagen and elastin skin cell proteins.

Collagen, elastin and keratin are responsible for your skins underlying structure, strength, thickness, spring and elasticity. To regain these skin attributes you need natural ingredients that are capable of producing new skin cells.

Two substances that can stimulate new collagen and elastin cell re-growth are Cynergy TK”(TM)” with functional keraton”(TM)” and Coenzyme Q10 in a special nano-emulsion form.

Another substance Phytessence Wakame an extract from Japanese sea kelp helps collagen and elastin fibers retain their glue.

Tip 3. Commit to a daily skin care regime.

It’s absolutely pointless taking any notice of skin care tips if your not willing to make a commitment to doing them daily.

You can go out and buy the best most fantastic skin care creams ever made and not get any positive results if your don’t use them daily and as instructed by the manufacturer.

The line of skin care products and supplements I am getting results with, and chose to use daily come from a small manufacturer in New Zealand. They have a complete range of all natural women’s and men’s products including active day and restorative night creams, body lotions, eye contour gel, deep cleansing and hydrating masks.

Finally, if you really want to get positive results from your next skin cream purchase. Chose the best range of active natural skin care substances you can get. Start and continue with a proper daily skin care regime.

At my website, you can find more skin care tips and information on ingredients that can contribute to you getting a healthier more youthful looking skin, that I chose to use daily.

G>Find out what stage your skin is at and what skincare will benefit you, no matter what your age.
We’ve become a society obsessed with our looks.

It’s been noted that we spend more on beauty products in the west than we do on education.

Why are we so obsessed? Because it’s easier and more affordable than ever before.Anti-aging skincare technology has progressed leaps and bounds. We know more about the skin today than we ever did. There are advanced skincare products that can erase years, and of course, the plastic surgeon has perfected his trade such that procedures are easier and cheaper than ever before.

Are we justified in our obsession?

They say that beauty is only skin deep, and while I believe this to be true it’s also important to do what feels right for you. If keeping up appearances gets you through the day then, by all means, that’s what you need to do, however I must add that I’m not a fan of going under the knife. With the huge advances made in skincare products today, I’d much prefer taking the less invasive route.

Here’s a few age related tips and remedies that will help boost your skin’s appearance at any age without needles and knives.

20 Something
Your skin is at its peak of beauty in your twenties, however nurture its beauty and always use at least an SPF 30 sunscreen. Of course this should continue at any age.

Avoid oily makeup and coverups. Use an oil free moisturizer every day. This is also a good time to begin using an eye cream under the eye area at night.

Try using products that contain green tea which have shown to help reduce the risk of skin cancer.

30 Something
Your 30’s is when your skin is beginning to become a bit drier and sun damage may begin to appear. It’s time to start using thicker moisturizing creams so as to lock in high contents of moisture. Continue with eye creams at night and use your sunscreen religiously. Also, skin bleaching products may need to be used to diminish dark spots from sun damage. Hint: Put your moisturizer on over damp skin. This helps lock in more moisture.

40 Something
It’s time to kick it up another notch. Your forties is when your skin loses much of it tightness. It may begin to look dull and your pores may become larger. Blotches, freckles, age spots, discoloration, and changes in skin color may become much more visible. Retinoids, anti-oxidants and alpha hydroxy acids can improve the look of your skin and your 40’s would be a good time to begin using them. Of course it’s essential that you continue using a thick moisturizer and eye serums on a daily basis.

Home microdermabrasion kits are also an option that can result in a smoother more even appearing skin texture and tone while rejuvenating your skin’s texture and color.

50 Something
Changes in your skin have reached high gear. Menopause has assisted in the loss of Estrogen which is what has given your skin its elasticity and kept it hydrated, however since those estrogen levels have diminished, you will begin seeing wrinkles form around your eyes, drooping eyelids and expression lines around the mouth and forehead.

Begin using anti-aging or wrinkle reducing formulas such as vitamin A (Retinol) or Glycolic acid products. Retin A has proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin texture, skin tone and color, as well as your skin’s hydration levels.

Glycolic acid will trigger new formation of collagen to plump cells and reduce wrinkles on the skin’s surface. Postmenopausal women can also use a cream containing progesterone that may improve skin elasticity and firmness.

60 Something
By age 60 all types of collagen are significantly below their youthful levels. There are, however wonderful hydrating creams that contain Alpha Hydroxy acids (Glycolic acids), soy, green tea and retinol (vitamin A) which your skin will need now that it is drier and showing major signs of age. The alpha Hydroxy acids will help reduce droopy skin and the retinol will reduce your fine lines.

60 Plus
Your skin’s texture will become visibly less smooth and you will most likely begin to see age spots. You’ll appreciate the early care you’ve given to your skin because the signs of aging will be minimal, however, if you haven’t started early you’ll clearly notice the effects of neglect.

While it’s never too late to take care of your skin the damage you already have will be difficult to reduce without special medical treatments such as botox or perhaps surgical procedures. All the above should continue to be applied but it is wise to consult your physician on advanced treatments.