Healthy radiant skin will get compliments no matter what your age, and it makes makeup application SO much easier….everything glides on better, whether it’s your foundation, your lip color, or your eye liner.
For healthy, younger looking skin, follow these daily essentials:
Wear sunscreen. This is, of course, quite the obvious bit of advice. If you are planning to be in the sun for any length of time, sunscreen is a must. Most women get the importance of applying it to the face, but it’s just as important to apply it to your hands and neck to protect against sunspots and premature aging.
Never go to bed without taking off your makeup. We know. We’ve all done it at least once and it won’t kill you, but your skin will thank you if you take time to remove your makeup at the end of the day. Use a creamy moisturizer afterwards if you have dry skin.
Moisturize daily. Nothing plumps up your skin cells or makes your skin radiant like a healthy dose of hydration! At the salon, we’re huge fans of Luminesce Daily Moisturizing Complex. It contains apple, lentil and watermelon extracts to moisturize your skin as well as a revolutionary growth factor complex that gives your skin an age-defying glow. It also provides solar protection (SPF 30) to safeguard against harmful UV radiation. Massage it into your skin after cleansing for a fresh and hydrated glow. Learn more about it HERE.Exercise. It goes without saying that a little exercise can have a very positive effect on your body. Getting your heart pumping will stimulate the flow of oxygen and vital nutrients to your skin cells as well as give you more energy. Choose a routine that works for you, whether it’s kickboxing, doing Yoga or Pilates in your living room, a brisk walk around the block, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Exfoliate. Flaky, dry skin is not attractive, and it can make your makeup application look patchy and uneven. Exfoliating your skin on a regular basis is a great way to remove dead skin cells, improve circulation, and leave your skin rejuvenated. There are many products on the market, but be wary of those that are too abrasive as they can end up causing damage to sensitive areas of your face. Jeunesse Luminesce Ultimate Lifting Masque is a favorite of our salon guests. It’s a vitamin-rich, peel-off mask that contains exotic botanicals found deep in the wild forests of the Andes. These botanicals bind to your skin’s surface and provide gentle exfoliation, lifting away old skin to reveal your glowing complexion. Learn more about it HERE.Wear a clay masque. A clay mask has wonderful healing and detoxifying benefits. A bentonite clay mask, for example, can clean and open clogged facial pores, pull toxins and impurities from the skin, get vital oxygen to cells, and simultaneously release healthy minerals back into the skin. If your skin is acne prone, it helps to clear and heal acne and blemishes. Bentonite clay is available online and at most health food stores for very inexpensive prices, and it makes a great DIY facial that you can do at home once a week.
For aging skin, try a skin tightening serum or microcream. We LOVE Instantly Ageless for this purpose. It contains skin tightening peptides and silicates that diminish lines and wrinkles, eliminate dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, minimize pores, and visibly tone and lift skin. There’s nothing else like it. It’s like a daily facelift that works in less than three minutes! You can purchase it HERE.
Drink water. Keeping yourself hydrated ensures that your skin cells stay healthy and are able to rid themselves of toxins. If you’re not a fan of just plain water, turn it into a more flavorful, refreshing treat by boosting it with fruit or drinking iced herbal or green tea. Try to drink six to eight glasses of water a day.
Eat healthy. Foods that are chock full of anti-oxidants, omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals empower your skin to fight back against aging.
If you’re in the Vero Beach FL area, stop by our hair salon and check out our Jeunesse Luminesce line of skin care. Jeunesse products work at the cellular level to reduce the signs of aging and give you youthful, radiant skin.
