Beauty is Skin Deep – 5 top tips to perfect looking skin
They say that beauty is skin deep. Whether you believe this is true or not doesn’t make much difference – even if it’s not the be all and end all, everyone wants to look their best. With the exception of a very lucky few, most people wish their skin was less dry, greasy, spotty, blotchy… The list is endless. And yet a lot of people settle for second best, simply because they don’t realise there’s anything more they could be doing. Here are 5 tips to get your skin looking its best for the summer:
1. Cleanse your skin regularly. This might sound obvious but many people don’t realise that a daily wash with soap in the shower isn’t really enough. In fact, you shouldn’t be using soap on your face at all as it will only dry your skin out. Instead use a daily cleanser with lukewarm water. Eve Lom do a brilliant all-round cleanser that according to Vogue is “probably the best cleanser in the world”.
2. Know your skin type. Again this probably sounds obvious but making sure you use the right products for your skin type is perhaps the most important thing of all. If you use a moisturiser meant for dry skin if yours is greasy or vice versa your skin could end up in a worse condition than before. The different kinds of products exist for a reason!
3. Moisturise. Always use a good moisturiser after washing. This will help your skin repair itself and keep it protected throughout the day. Dermalogica have a huge range of different moisturisers for all skin types as well as specialist repair and recovery creams.
4. Always wear protection in the sun. As well as being proven to cause skin cancer, over-exposure to the sun can leave your skin looking tired and old, not to mention red! Always wear sunblock and don’t use sunbeds – a little natural sunlight looks much better than a false all-over tan anyway!
5. Look after yourself. The best way to keep your skin looking its best is simply to live a happy, healthy lifestyle. Drink lots of water to keep you and your skin hydrated, and avoid eating too much fatty or greasy food. Take plenty of exercise, if you don’t have time to get to the gym why not invest in some Fit Flops, which work towards keeping you in shape and tone your legs as you go about your day. Remember that stress is bad for the skin as well as your general and mental health, so take time to relax and get lots of sleep!
