Get Glowing Skin for Valentine’s Day with these Skin Care Tips!
Is having flawless, radiant skin your holy grail of skin care this Valentine’s Day? Well, now you can steal the spotlight this Valentine’s Day with these five foolproof ways to an envy-inducing complexion!
Sunscreen
While it is important to get the Vitamin D provided by the sun, sunscreen is crucial in preventing sunspots, wrinkles, and most importantly, skin cancer. This does not mean that you have to slather yourself in sunscreen! When it comes to choosing skin care products, look for those with SPF protection to shield your skin and prevent the damaging effects of the sun. Say no to sun-damaged skin this Valentine’s Day with this effortless way to keep your skin healthy.
Peel and Exfoliate
Facial peels and exfoliating is your gateway to a refreshed complexion. It removes dead skin cells and prevents imperfections while fighting the signs of aging. Exfoliating with a peel should be done once or twice a week. A good peel contains ingredients like glycolic, alpha hydroxy, or salicylic acid. It is important to look at the ingredients of the peel as there are peels suited to certain skin types. If you have normal skin, use a one-step salicylic or glycolic acid peel. If you have oily or combination skin, use a peel that can be used every day. If you have sensitive skin, use a gentle peel no more than once a week. No matter what facial peel you decide to use to exfoliate with, your skin will look more radiant and taut. You will notice a dramatic difference after the first peel. I’m sure your Valentine will notice it too.
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Wash Your Face before Going to Bed
You know that feeling after a long day when every bone in your body is exhausted? And all you really want to do is hit the sheets? Time to put that feeling in the past! Most women forget that their skin is exhausted too. During the course of the day, your skin is exposed to hair products, makeup, pollution, smog, and sweat among other things. This is why – no matter how tired you are – it is extremely important that you wash your face before you go to sleep, especially if you are a regular makeup wearer. Removing makeup only takes a few minutes. It is important that you allow your skin to breathe and to prevent the oil that is produced overnight from getting trapped under a layer of makeup. Give your skin a fresh start this Valentine’s Day by making sure you wash your face every night before you fall asleep. Your skin will thank you.
Get Enough Sleep
Good sleeping habits are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as a healthy outer appearance. A lack of sleep not only calls for unruly skin, but it can reduce the skin’s ability to stay hydrated and supple. Sleep deprivation can be seen under your eyes as dark circles or bags. This leaves your skin looking dull and dehydrated which not only looks unattractive, but can make you feel that way too. It is important that you develop a regular sleeping pattern and that you stick to it. Avoid caffeine, heavy meals and alcohol before you go to sleep. Make sure you get your eight hours of sleep before Valentine’s Day to keep your skin looking fabulous from the inside out!
Exercise
Exercise can help you look younger and plays a major role in maintaining healthy looking skin. It promotes blood circulation and helps keep your skin radiant and vibrant by carrying oxygen and essential nutrients to the body’s cells. Exercise helps flush cellular debris out of the system. As a result, signs of aging are reduced and the muscles are kept firm and in good condition. At the same time exercise helps to maintain your overall well-being. It keeps your mind calm and your spirits high – perfect for relieving you from any Valentine’s Day stress!
Switch up Your Skin’s Diet
Eating certain foods can benefit your complexion. Make sure you’re getting enough flax or flaxseed oil into your diet. Flaxseed oil is an omega-3 fat that’s a key component of the lubricating layer that keeps skin moist and supple. Another important component to incorporate in your diet would be red peppers and carrots. Both are rich in Vitamin C, which produces collagen to keep skin firm and protects cells from damage. Protein also reduces signs of aging. Eating enough lean beef or poultry will prevent wrinkles from developing. With these simple diet tweaks, your skin will be glowing to perfection for Valentine’s Day!
Inner health that bursts from every pore and showing the world your vitality is something all women dream of. Regardless of your age, race, or skin type, we all deserve to make this dream a reality! Now you can this Valentine’s Day with these five easy beauty tips for gorgeous, glowing skin!
Article by: Kelly Abrahams