If my makeup looked good, I looked good.
These days, I’m all about keeping my skin looking younger and healthier.
on our journey to more beautiful skin.
Here are several common skin care mistakes that make you look older.
It was also a terrible way to treat my skin.
“Air pollution is widespread it’s not just confined to urban areas.
Adding more moisture to already oily skin will only make things worse, won’t it?
Well, not according to Bailey.
“This keeps the skin hydrated throughout the day and will help keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay.
Hillary Kline, a makeup artist and beauty blogger in Minneapolis, is also a huge proponent of sunscreen.
Kline also suggests using a sunscreen or moisturizer with SPF 40 daily.
Not drinking enough water
Wearing moisturizer is only one part of keeping our skin hydrated.
Another super important practice we often forget about?H20.
“Water helps keep our systems running smoothly.
“Whatever your weight, you should be drinking half that amount in ounces of water, daily.
It helps flush the body and the skin, and keeps it dewy.”
Not a huge fan of water?
Perry suggests trying decaffeinatedtea with lemon.
Avoiding exfoliators
Washing your face is one thing.
This skin bang out does well with an oil-free moisturizer and powder or water-based foundations.”
“Harsh cleansers strip our precious lipids.
We definitely need to cleanse the skin, but also, not disrupt the skin’s barrier function.
This sets up the skin for dehydration and inflammation which leads to premature aging.”
And that’s not all.
Remember that the goal with makeup is to enhance your beauty, not to cover it up.”
Popping pimples
We’ve all experienced the occasional breakout.
Instead of picking at your pimples, he recommends using natural products to help eliminate them.
Makeup artist Klinesays it starts by establishing a routine.
“If you are just a beginner, skincare might be a little overwhelming.
There are so many different products to choose from,” she told me.
The best few products to start with include: a cleanser, toner, and a moisturizer.
Cleanse your skin in the morning and at night.
Use a toner twice a day, in the morning and at night.
Use a light moisturizer in the morning and a heavy moisturizer at night.
If you have acne-prone skin, I suggest getting a topical on-the-spot treatment should flare-ups occur.”
“Skin care professionals are trained in the care and maintenance of skin,” she told me.
With these tips, your skin will fresh, glowing, and beautiful no matter how old you are!
