If you’ve taken up any interest in skincare, by now you should know to remove all our makeup before bed and drink a lot of water throughout the day to keep our skin hydrated. In addition to your regular skincare routine, there are other things you can do to ensure great skin. As a self-proclaimed skincare enthusiast, I have spent my fair share of time reading, talking with professionals, and experimenting to nail down the best tips for great skin. Today, I’m sharing my favorite hacks for glowy skin that I swear by.
Use a hydrating mask right before your period
This has hands down been some of the best advice I’ve ever received. I told a facialist about my problem of hormonal breakouts on my chin around my time of the month. She suggested putting a hydrating mask on my t-zone, or where ever I am breaking out, a few days before my period to prevent this. It is now one of the only things to make my period a little more bearable!
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Introduce double cleansing into your routine
I’m so glad my eyes have been open to the miracle that is double cleansing — first washing your face with an oil-based cleanser, and then washing with a water based cleanser. This may seem unnecessary, but if you are only using a regular cleanser then you are only washing off the first layer of dirt. The oil cleanser pulls the oil-based impurities out of your skin and removes excess sebum and any extra makeup — then you massage it into your face which promotes blood circulation. Then, go in with a gel or foam cleanser to more thoroughly clean your skin.
READ: What Is Double Cleansing, and Should You Be Doing It?
Use an eye cream with caffeine to combat dark circles
Dark under eye circles are something I have always struggled with, as it runs in my family. I have tried just about every eye cream under the sun and never really experienced any success. I spoke with a nurse practitioner about her professional advice on how to handle this and she told me to be sure my eye cream contains caffeine, and I realized the ones I was using weren’t! Caffeine helps to diminish the appearance of dark circles as well as brighting and reducing puffiness.
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Always wear sunscreen – even when it’s cloudy
Starting to use sunscreen while you’re young is so important! I use a facial sunscreen everyday, except when I know I’ll be inside most of the day. Sunscreen not only protects your face from UV rays, but also slows down premature aging and wrinkles from sun exposure. Your future self will thank you! I also am a huge fan because it reduces the appearance of pores before I put on makeup.
Add more salmon & other healthy fats to your diet
Ever since I heard that Victoria Beckham ate salmon everyday for glowy skin, I was on board. The girl can do no wrong. Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids which help keep skin moisturized and reduce inflammation. Now I don’t actually eat salmon everyday, but I do still try to get plenty of healthy fats in my diet by adding avocado, coconut oil, green leafy vegetables, and nuts.
Just because it’s burning doesn’t mean it’s working
There is a skincare myth out there that if it burns and stings then it must be working, and this is not always the case! Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in skincare for acne and is one of the causes of that burning. This ingredient can help you fight acne, but can also irritate your skin leaving it dry, red, flaky, and inflaming your acne even more. Products like this can dry out your skin and strip it of its natural oils and moisture. I tend to avoid products like this that make my skin feel really tight and dry!
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Korean sheet masks are your holy grail
These are one of the simplest and cheapest ways to get glowy, dewy skin. After reading The Little Book of Skin Care, I became obsessed. They’re packed with antioxidant and vitamins that get soaked into your face. You can find a sheet mask for any skin condition you want to fix. My skin is always left brighter, softer, and more hydrated.
It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin
The more you take care of your skin now, the better it is going to look when you’re older. It is totally okay to invest in your skin while you’re young. This could mean getting regular facials, simply just drinking more water to keep it hydrated, or investing time to learn about your skin. Since everyone has different skin, It is important to identify your skin type and the products that work best for you. Not everything will work the same for everyone.
What are your favorite skincare hacks that you use? Let us know in the comments.
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