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Skin Care Tips for 20 Somethings
Healthy skin care reflects a healthy body and healthy mind. By the time a woman reaches her 20s, she has faced the onslaught of hormones during her teens and by the time that starts to settle, it is prevention and maintenance time during the 20s. The kind of maintenance and preventive measures you take during your 20s will determine the health of your skin during your 30s, 40s and beyond.
A few skin care tips will help you keep the wonderful skin you were born with and your skin will thank you for it.
Sun Protection Factor
Consider this as paramount to your skin care regimen. If left unprotected, the UV rays can play havoc on the skin and can a major cause of premature skin ageing. An SPF of 15 to 30 on all areas of the body that is exposed to the sun should be applied. The UV rays promote free radical damage and cause the breakdown of collagen. This makes the skin lose its defences and its ability to renew itself in a healthy pattern. The collagen synthesis slows down and this leads to premature lines, wrinkles, furrows, freckles, pigmentation and even skin cancer.
You are what you eat
Your intrinsic heath quotient will be directly reflected on the health of your skin, hair and nails. Certain deficiencies in the diet can lead to various skin ailments, hair loss, brittle nails, lacklustre skin, acne, melasma as well as premature aging. Lapping up on skin care products that contain antioxidants is another way to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful for a long time to come as antioxidants can greatly delay the signs of aging.
An Ideal Skin Care Regimen
Opt for the best skin care products that are best suited for your skin type. Remember the golden rule to cleanse, tone and moisturize. Keeping your skin squeaky clean is step one and most essential step. A build up sebum or dirt will only make your skin dull and may even cause acne flare ups. A mild abrasive treatment once or twice a week is also recommended. This will slough off the dead skin cells, promote collagen production as well as make the skin look radiant and fresh.
Alternatively, you could invest in AHA or BHA products which play the role of exfoliating the skin. However, remember to start with a low concentration as it could otherwise make your sensitive to the sun or even cause irritation. Lastly, remember to use a quality moisturizer or hydrator that is best suited for your skin type.
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