7 Steps to Youthful and Healthy Skin

Proper Makeup Removal

Makeup, powder, and excess oil clog the pores, often causing inflammation. For proper makeup removal, you can use cleansing milk, a cleansing balm, or cleansing oil for dry and normal skin, or a gentle soap if your skin is oily. Always repeat the cleansing process twice to ensure your skin is completely clean.

Using Products with Beneficial Ingredients

The most important product you should use daily, regardless of age or skin type, is sunscreen. Sun exposure can accelerate aging and increase the risk of skin cancer. For radiance and an even skin tone, kojic acid and vitamin C are ingredients you should look for in your skincare products. Antioxidants such as niacinamide, polyphenols, and flavonoids protect against free radicals that destroy collagen and elastin in our skin. Peptides and retinoids are ingredients that enhance collagen production and are ideal for anti-aging. For acne-prone skin, balancing oiliness and deep cleansing can be achieved with ingredients such as green clay and salicylic acid. Moisturizing agents like hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and lactic acid are ideal for dry skin.

Internal Nourishment

A healthy diet promotes more beautiful and radiant skin. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C, which helps with collagen production. Tomatoes and melon contain lycopene, an antioxidant that increases the skin’s protection from the sun. Fatty fish such as salmon contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important role in preventing premature aging. Frequent water consumption is also very important in order to keep our skin well hydrated.

Avoid Smoking

The free radicals caused by smoking are destructive to the collagen and elastin in our skin. According to research, smokers have 30% less vitamin C in their bodies compared to non-smokers. Over time, this leads to aging, dehydration, and a dull appearance of the skin.

At-Home Care

Use a facial peeling and mask once a week. The peeling can be grain-based for oily/normal skin or an enzymatic peeling that works on its own for more sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin. The mask you choose should meet your skin’s needs. Choose an aloe vera mask for hydration, green clay or kaolin for balancing oiliness, and a collagen or glycolic acid mask for anti-aging. Avoid using very hot water or products that may strip away your skin’s natural oils.

Stress Reduction

Stress causes many skin problems, such as acne, and can make your skin more sensitive. It can also lead to the formation of free radicals in our body, which, as mentioned above, cause premature aging. Get enough sleep and make time to do things you enjoy and that help you relax.

Professional Skin Treatments

Facial treatments such as chemical peels, hydradermabrasion, and mesotherapy use active ingredients and technology that help improve and renew the skin, especially when done regularly. A facial treatment can cleanse the pores and remove dead skin cells, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and delay aging, resulting in skin that looks radiant and healthy. It also helps the products you use at home absorb better, making them more effective.