Outer Beauty: Skin Care

Our skin is the first thing people see, so it's important to keep it looking great.  Beautiful skin is also a sign of good health, and we all want to look and feel our best.  Follow the tips below for radiant, healthy, glowing  skin!

* Choose a cleanser that is formulated for your skin type. Drier skins do better with non-soap products like Cetaphil.

*  There is no need to buy expensive toners.  Rosewater makes a wonderful toner for sensitive skin, and witch hazel mixed with some mineral water is perfect for all skin types. 

*  Wear sun-screen every day, even if it's cloudy!  I've been doing this since I was 15, and I consider it my best beauty "secret".  Choose a non-chemical formula, such as a titanium dioxide product.

*  Exfoliate skin (even your whole body, not just your face!) at least twice weekly.  Raw sugar works beautifully and is very inexpensive.  This removes dead skin cells and keeps skin glowing.

*  A great under-eye moisturizer?  I like to apply a little flax oil or vitamin E in the evening.  Inexpensive and effective!

*  Alpha hydroxy acid lotions are a terrific way to increase skin cell turnover, thereby reducing blemishes and keeping skin looking beautiful.  Apply after cleansing at night.  (Consult a dermatologist if you have sensitive or problem skin.)  Slight tingling is normal at first.  You should see a difference in a week or two.   

*  For aging or sun damaged skin, Retin-A or it's derivatives can be very beneficial.  However, retinoids make the skin VERY suseptible to sun damage, so wear a very strong sunscreen during the day.

* Coconut oil is one of my FAVORITE, all around beauty must-haves.  For a wonderful hair conditioner, warm a few tablespoons and apply to dry or damp hair.  Let sit for at least an hour (best overnight!) and shampoo gently, rinsing thoroughly.  Coconut oil is also a tremendously beneficial moisturizer for the whole body, and can even be used sparingly on the face. 

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