Healthy RGV Issue 107 - October Has Us Thinking Pink

FITNESS & BEAUTY · SEPTEMBER 2017
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STEPS! THE IDEAL
NIGHTTIME SKIN
CARE ROUTINE
No one wants to acknowledge it, but it happens to
everyone: we age. We can feel it in our joints and our
bones. The twinges, the cracking sound, the aches,
and pains are all too common for many of us, but the one
thing we tend to ignore is our skin. As years of fun in the sun
and sleep deprivation begins to creep up on us, we panic
and buyout shelves of skin hydration lotions and ointments.
We suddenly become armchair experts in anti-aging creams.
However, how many people actually take the time to learn
everything they need to know to keep their skin healthy,
supple, and looking great?
Good skin starts with taking a thoughtful approach to
skincare. After all, all good makeup days begin with good,
clean, healthy skin. As with all the other vital organs in our
body, our skin rejuvenates and heals while we are at rest.
Allowing it to do what it does naturally is a good foundation
for better skin, but there are a few simple tips and techniques
that can take your skin care routine to another level.
Begin with products that promote proper moisturization
because our skin takes a beating spring, summer, winter, and
fall. Applying products in the correct order (layering them)
will make all the difference in the world.
Here’s a roadmap to healthy, supple skin:
STEP 1 CLEANSER
You must start with a clean surface. Yes,
we know, sometimes makeup removal
can feel like a real chore, but we
promise you, your skin will thank you
for it. Get rid of all makeup, dirt, and
sweat that accumulates throughout the
day. Use a cleanser that’s gentle on your
face and appropriate for your skin type.
For some that might mean oil-free. For
others, an oil-based product might be
best. Always read your labels!
STEP 2 EXFOLIANT
Everyone should use exfoliating products
a couple of times per week. It is important
that you clean first, exfoliate second. Don’t
forget!
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STEP 3 TREATMENT PRODUCTS
No matter your skin imperfections, there’s a product on the
market that can help ease flare-ups, lessen the severity of
age spots, or help with uneven texture. Always use them on
clean skin.
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STEP 4 SERUMS
Apply these on skin that’s been cleaned, primed, and
treated. Don’t apply moisturizer until AFTER you have
used the serum.
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STEP 5 EYE CREAM
Apply eye cream after the serum to get the
most benefit. Zap away wrinkles and the tiredeye
look with the eye cream of your choice.
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STEP 6 MOISTURIZE,
MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE
It does not matter what type of moisturizer you
use, make sure you apply it last to allow your skin to
absorb all that soft and silky goodness.
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Now you have a bedtime routine that will wash away all the day’s activities
and will help you and your skin recover while you get some much-needed
zzz’s. If you forget the exact order of how and when to apply your favorite
products, a helpful tip is to try to remember that the lighter products go on
first and the heavy and thick products are used towards the end.
By Ava Mallory
34 HEALTHY MAGAZINE