Sunday, December 26, 2010

Skin Care

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Of course there are your fashion do’s and dont’s, but its not as important as skin care do’s and dont’s! It’s true what they say, “what goes on your skin, isn’t as important as what goes in your skin [or pores]“
I have the Top 5 Do’s and Dont’s
NUMBER 1
Don’t take too many showers. Yes, it’s summertime and you’re working up a sweat, but taking multiple showers throughout the day can wreak havoc with your skin: Though you might think it’s hydrating, topically, water can have a drying effect on your epidermis. To avoid looking like Rachel Zoe a prune, douse in small doses and always moisturize immediately after showering.

NUMBER 2
Do drink plenty of water. While topically water can hinder your skin, drinking 64 ounces of water daily is essential for a healthy complexion because it flushes out toxins and keeps your insides running efficiently. Whether you drink bottled, filtered, or tap water doesn’t matter—getting your eight glasses in matters most. Remember that fruits and veggies are also good sources of H20.

NUMBER 3
Don’t drink too much coffee. While a cup a day—minus whipped cream, sugar substitutes, etc.—may be beneficial, too much Starbucks can be dehydrating. (Your skin needs all the hydration it can get!).

NUMBER 4
Do lavish your face and body with coffee topically. Numerous studies point to coffee-derived caffeine’s skin-tightening and redness-soothing properties, making it the perfect antidote to undereye pouches and rosacea. In addition to stocking your shelf with caffeine-laced eye and face serums, you might also consider investing in caffeinated anticellulite creams, as they’ve been shown to temporarily lessen the appearance of bootay dimples.

NUMBER 5
Do moisturize regularly. Yes, I know it’s hot and you don’t like the feeling of your Jergen’s dancing around on your back with your sweat, but you must keep your skin quenched! It would be even better if you substituted your lotion with sunscreen, that way you can protect your skin from harmful UV rays and keep your skin moisturized at the same time!

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