From Health magazine
Ditching superhot showers, sleeping face-up, and other tiny tweaks that will transform your complexion.
Think you know what causes your skin to age? You may be surprised. “Wrinkles, under-eye bags, and redness aren’t always caused by sun damage or genetics,” says Mary P. Lupo, MD, a dermatologist in New Orleans.
“I can look at a patient’s face and tell you a lot about her lifestyle—even the products she uses—based on the skin issues she has.” Save yourself a trip to the dermatologist, and read on to find out how you can get a healthier, younger-looking complexion just by tweaking your routine.
1. Bad Habit: Exfoliating with grainy, all-natural scrubs. Natural ingredients are usually healthier than their chemical counterparts.
But when it comes to those grainy facial scrubs, you may want to think twice. “Crushed shells, nuts, or seeds often have jagged edges that can cause microtears in the skin,” Dr. Lupo says.
A better move: Switch to a gentle scrub with beads that are perfectly smooth and round. “They’re less likely to cause irritation,” says David Bank, MD, a dermatologist in Mt. Kisco, New York. If you still have sensitivity, a paste of baking soda and warm water makes an effective exfoliator, Dr. Lupo advises.
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Comments (10)
Great article! I should learn to sleep on my back and not to take long hot showers…
I also like these advices on summer skin care: http://going-well.com/2009/05/13/summer-skincare/
I just tried the most amazing exfoliant, they use organic Jojoba beads. Being perfectly round and having no sharp edges, they are superior to any exfoliating agent because they do not leave micro-lacerations on the skin.
http://odacite.com/product/exfoliant
Your skin is a reflection of how healthy your body is. I am surprised that no nutrition advice was given here. I say if you don’t make any other changes do at least: (1) drink water and (2)include an Omega 3 EFA in your supplements.
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thanks. these tips are awesome…
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i have dark circle around my eyes. want to remove. how can it possible? i have tried everything. please help me out. and also want my shin glow and smooth. suggest me what to do?
dark circlr issue and want my skin to glow. please help me out. i have done everything for my dark circle around my eues
i have dark circle around my eyes. what should i do? i have done everything for it. but no use. and also want my skin to glow. please help me out.
This is great. I’m glad I read this. I’ve been getting so much irritating acne (even if just one or two blemishes at time, red and irritating) and I have a feeling the other exfoliants therefore may have been opening my pores, etc.
Oh man…I LOVE sleeping on my side!
i have leg scars since i was a kid and it’s my problem now that i cannot wear skirt and shorts, that’s why i envy those who have a nice legs.what should i use to make it lighter the scars. i’m also prone of acne and my face is oily.what is the best to use.