SKIN CARE ROUTINE
When we say skin care, the first thing that we think of is our face. Well, yes, face is the main part of our
body that indicates the status of our skin. However, it is interesting to know that skin is the largest organ
in the body and a square inch of skin has around 19 million skin cells!!
Who doesn’t want a clean, clear, glowing, radiant skin? It’s every woman’s dream to have a clear
complexion free of pimples, acne, black-heads, and wrinkles. The condition of our skin depends on a
variety of factors – genetic makeup, general health, diet, emotional status, and our lifestyle. Although
we cannot do much about the genes, we certainly can take care of the other factors that influence the
health of our skin.
Good skin care routine is very vital to have a clean and youthful skin. A healthy body will always have a
healthy skin. A proper balanced diet will ensure a healthy body and a healthy skin. Lots of vegetables,
fruits, and water does magic to the skin. Eating properly and eating at regular intervals of time goes a
long way in maintaining good skin. Stress, which is so common in today’s lifestyle, hurts the skin a lot.
Happiness, peace of mind, satisfaction with one’s life, positive attitude – all these will ensure a glowing
skin. After all, the radiance within will reflect on the outside also. It depends on each individual as to
what methods he/she uses to relax and beat stress out. It’s been proven that regular exercise helps one
to keep fit and also to relax. Proper sleep is also very crucial for a healthy skin. Lack of sleep, irregular
sleeping routines, creates an imbalance in the body and that gets clearly reflected on the skin. Smoking
and use of tobacco damages the skin, increases aging effects, and robs the skin of essential nutrients.
Avoid active and passive smoking if you want your skin to remain young and fresh.
Cleansing, toning, and moisturizing are the three basic steps of good skin care routine. Regular
cleansing/washing is very essential to clear the pores and avoid accumulation of dirt and toxins. Toning
helps to balance the pH of the skin and ensures a hydrated and soft skin. Moisturizing is something that
will depend on the type of skin; however use of an oil-free moisturizer is very helpful in restoring the
lost moisture of the skin. Depending on the type of skin, and age, one does need to take some extra
steps to maintain a healthy and radiant skin.
Proper selection of beauty products is one more important thing. Make sure to select a cleanser, toner,
and moisturizer, which is suitable for your skin type. Once you find a suitable one, stick to that product
rather than trying out all the new brands that keep appearing in market.
If needed, a dermatologist should be consulted in case of severe acne/pimples. Avoid using over the
counter magic skin lotions and creams that are advertised by various companies.
Skin care routines will vary depending on the type of one’s skin. Some have dry skin, some have oily skin
and the most commonly found is the combination skin type where you have dry and oily skin. Oily skin
definitely is more prone to acne, pimples, breakouts and blackheads.
