When it comes to health and beauty, skincare ranks high in priority for a reason. It’s why you may spend hours at the gym to stay in shape or spend dollars at the store for good facial and body products.
There’s no shame in wanting to show our best selves. Simply taking care of your skin will help you appear lively and youthful.
Without a good skincare routine, you’ll begin to look like a zombie with dead skin. And the acne? That alone would make your face resemble the moon with its craters.
Skin Health Matters
Health experts and beauty influencers love to preach the importance of skincare to our well-being. And honestly, they’re right.
You may know that following a good skincare routine helps you stay pimple free, but what about your health?
The skin is the largest and most exposed organ in your body so, of course, you should take care of it.
Your Skin May Be Tough but Can Still Be Damaged
Wolverine is only a comic book superhero and you, well, aren’t. Even though Your skin can heal on its own, it cannot be entirely replaced.
You must still take care of your skin just as much as it protects you. Don’t assume because the skin can shed itself that it can take care of itself.
Some dead cells can still linger on the skin, and as a result, any new layers of skin are more at risk of becoming blemished and scarred.
The First Line of Defense
Your skin is on the front lines actively fighting against bacteria and infection, to stop them from entering your body.
A good skincare routine keeps your skin in shape and helps to prevent bacteria and other irritants from sneaking through its surface.
Also, your skin needs water as much as you do. By staying hydrated, your skin doesn’t dry and crack or risk infection.
Skincare is Self-Care
By maintaining a good skincare routine, you’ll put a smile on your face whenever you come across your reflection. This, in turn, gives you confidence and betters your mental health.
Now, before you start doing anything to your face and body, what’s your skin type?
Once you figure that out then it’s on to the easy part – creating your skincare routine. By following four simple steps, you can strengthen the barrier that keeps you safe from outside bacteria, while still glowing.
The Four Steps for a Proper Skin Routine
First, let your skin breathe by cleansing the dirt and impurities from your face and body, then exfoliate to rid dead skin cells. That way, your skin can absorb other skincare products and open congested pores more effectively
Toning is healthy for your skin as it improves its PH levels and ability to absorb moisturizers while refining your pores.
Lastly, moisturize to strengthen your skin’s defensive barriers and the light reflected from your freshly cleaned skin will make you shine.
Easy To Do, Easy to Customize
As long as you follow the main tips, you can pretty much do whatever you want with your skin.
However, different factors like your location and the season matter with your skincare plans because even something as small as temperature changes can harm your skin.
Still, if you’re having trouble taking care of your skin or don’t want to be bothered with it altogether, don’t worry. Professional help is reliable as it’s always available to address your skin concerns.
About Author
David Gilbert 4th is a writer, blogger, and published author. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in English at Wright State University, David published a poetry collection called “Not All Scars are Wounded.” David also has a blog titled “blackboydreamer.wordpress.com” that he’s most proud of. David’s focus is mostly on pop culture and social issues, wanting to delve into the real side of what’s going on in the world while offering a different perspective if needed.
You can follow David on X and Instagram at @dgib4th123. Also, David’s poetry book “Not All Scars Are Wounded” is available on Amazon.
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