10 tips for silky smooth skin
When it comes to maintaining healthy and happy skin, every season presents a new challenge. During the winter months the chilly conditions leave us with dry and chapped skin. Yet during the long days of summer, days at the beach can lead to UV damage and ageing.
If you’re feeling the effects of the season and want to rejuvenate your skin, here’s a look at 10 easy ways to keep it looking silky and smooth.
1. Exfoliate
Exfoliating means removing the dry, dead skin cells from the surface of your body. It’s an absolute must for unlocking the younger and healthier skin underneath.
2. Moisturise
Regular moisturising with a good quality product is
essential for keeping your skin looking healthy and supple. Always moisturise
after shaving and exfoliating to keep your skin cells from becoming irritated.
Regular moisturising can also help to diminish age spots and wrinkles.
3. Buy a good quality razor
Dragging a dull, old razor blade across your skin causes
irritation that can lead to unsightly rashes and discomfort. Purchase a good
quality razor to minimize the damage to your skin and to achieve a smoother,
finer shave.
4. Steam baths
Steam is one of nature’s best kept secrets when it comes
to refreshing your skin. A steam bath will
unlock your pores and remove unwanted impurities, leaving you looking and
feeling 5 years younger.
5. Sunscreen
Sun and UV exposure are not only a cause of dry, damaged
skin, they also lead to 2 out of 3 Australians experiencing skin cancer by the
age of 70. Always purchase SPF 30+ products and make sure your cosmetics and
foundations all include sun protection.
6. Beat the cold
While the Australian winter might be pretty mild, the
cooler conditions still play havoc with our skin. Dry, patchy and scaly skin
are all common complaints during the cooler months. Opt for a replenishing
moisturiser and pay particular attention to the parts of the body most exposed
– like your hands, ears and lips. A good quality lip balm is also invaluable
from April through to October.
7. Cover up
Sunscreen can only do so much to protect your skin, but if
you want to keep it looking healthy for longer, you need to wear a hat. This
extra protection from the harmful UV rays can mean silky smooth skin now and
fewer wrinkles in the future.
8. Bathing essentials
Choosing the right lotions and bathing products can help
to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised following a wash. Choose a bath
product that has a pH level that is compatible with your body and opt for a rejuvenating
milk-based lotion.
9. Eat right
Beautiful skin starts on the inside and moderating your
diet can go a long way towards maintaining a happy, healthy glow. Some of the
foods to pop in the shopping trolley include avocados, which are packed with essential oils and B-complex vitamins. Mangoes, containing 80% of your
Vitamin A and almonds containing Vitamin E are also excellent for your
complexion, as are oysters, cherries, mushrooms and flaxseed oils.
10. Fake it
If a
tan is an essential part of your beauty regime, then save your skin some damage
by reaching for the fake tan bottle. Fake tan products have come a long way in
recent years, producing a realistic and streak free end result. Best of all you
can create a fake tan almost instantly, regardless of the season.
