Take better care of your skin with these quick lessons from a dermatologist.
It’s no secret that drinking more water, getting a good night’s sleep and eating healthy can improve the longevity and look of your skin. But there are other simple things you can do to make your skin glow. Check out these expert-approved tips from dermatologist
WASH YOUR FACE DAILY
Your facial skin care regime should include daily cleansing with a mild soap and weekly exfoliating. For daily cleansing, use a cleanser with alpha hydroxy acid—gel-based products for normal skin and cream-based ones for dry skin. For exfoliation, use a salicylic acid-based product, such as Exquis Deep Cleansing Wash containing salicylic acid no more than twice a week. Be careful not to over exfoliate or scrub. Scrubbing or washing too frequently with a harsh soap or exfoliation creams can cause dry skin, scaling, tightness and wrinkling down the road.
APPLY SUNSCREEN EVERY DAY
You probably know this by now, but sunscreen isn’t just for sunny skies and pool time. It should be applied every morning and repeated every two hours throughout the day if you’re outside. Wearing sunscreen keeps the skin healthy and prevents wrinkling, discoloration and dryness. But which SPF is best? It depends. If you have fair skin, an SPF of 50 and for everyone else, SPF 30 will do the job. Apply it to your face, neck and other areas exposed to the sun, even on cloudy days, to prevent damage from the UV rays. We don’t get 100 percent protection from sunscreen, but the more you have on, the more protection you get.
DON’T PICK
When you have a zit, it’s so hard not to pick at it, but doing so may cause a bigger problem. If you squeeze it, you will damage a deeper part of the skin and that can cause scarring, and if it’s on the nose, it can cause severe infections. Leave the bump alone or treat it with Exquis Acne Clear Complexion.
GET MOVING
Add beautiful skin to the long list of health benefits associated with regular exercise. “Exercise is great because it makes you relax. When you’re relaxed, your skin tone gets better, and your muscles get stronger and hold the skin better. Being active can reduce wrinkles, clear up acne and keep you looking radiant.
SHOWER SMART
Don’t take really hot showers, especially if you have dry skin. Long periods of hot water exposure can dry out the skin. Another tip? Moisturize right after you dry off. When you have damp skin and then apply the moisturizer. It seals the water in, and you’ll get better results.
NOURISH YOUR SKIN
Moisturizers containing vitamins We’re not just talking about taking a daily multi-vitamin—although that’s good, too—we’re talking about using skin-nourishing products. For anyone who feels their skin is getting dry, use Exquis Ultra Rich Moisturizer containing Vitamins C and E during the day. At night after cleansing the face use Exquis Anti=Aging Moisturizer. These proven Ayurvedic natural products improve fine lines and wrinkles by helping build collagen and smoothing the skin.
PERSONALIZE YOUR REGIME
In the morning, wash your face with a gentle cleanser such as Exquis Deep Cleansing Wash; apply Exquis Ultra Rich Moisturizer along with sunscreen if your face is dry. Before bed, wash your face and apply Exquis Anti-Aging Moisturizer. You can use night cream around your eyes, too.