Your New Year’s Beauty Routine Checklist
December 31, 2021 by Ana
We all want gorgeous skin, but this can’t be left to chance as it requires a daily routine. Yes, regular attention and maintenance can result in vibrant, young-looking skin no matter the age.
Though it might seem like a drag, the beauty care steps we’ll talk about today not only will deliver the appearance you long for but are actually enjoyable. So, if you want to find out the practices everyone must include in their beauty routine, go through our checklist. It’s a fun read, and your skin will thank you!
A Good Night Sleep Does Wonders
What if we tell you that you can sleep your way to good skin? According to dermatologist Whitney Bowe, MD, sleep is as important as food and water for your skin. There is a direct connection between the skin’s ability to synthesize collagen and the hiccups in your circadian rhythms, which refers to the body’s eat, sleep, wake pattern. Disrupting the circadian rhythms can result in environmental damage. Depriving yourself of sleep might bring inflammation, acne, and high cortisol levels that break down collagen.
So make sure you get at least seven hours of sleep nightly. Not only is it great for your skin, but it also improves metabolism, immune function, mental tenacity, and coping abilities.
And, if you also want to treat your existing wrinkles and prevent new ones while sleeping, try wearing the Blumbody smoothing pads and patches. They work wonders in skin rejuvenation, by improving irregular collagen structure and increasing blood flow. They are also very easy to apply and comfy to wear. You’ll love them!
Beauty Comes from the Inside Out: Water & Food
We recently talked about the importance of hydrated and moisturized skin and the difference between the two. One of the main aspects of hydration is drinking plenty of water. This is crucial for your skin but also overall health. Yes, there is no better way to begin your beauty routine than by drinking 12 ounces of water first thing in the morning!
Water helps maintain your skin's elasticity and, if you don’t drink enough, you are more likely to suffer from soft lines, wrinkles, and even scars. Yes, people who drink less water can show more aging signs. And so do people who follow unhealthy diets! So, besides hydrating yourself, you also need to eat healthy foods.
Treat your skin with antioxidant-rich veggies and fruits, healthy fats from nuts and oily fish, and make sure it receives all the nutrients and vitamins necessary for glowing skin, such as vitamins C and E, beta carotene, zinc, and selenium.
Wash Your Face Every Day & Exfoliate Weekly
Cleansing is a daily step you should never miss. We advise you to always get rid of your makeup and dirt by washing with a gentle soap or cleanser before you go to bed. We don’t recommend you cleanse with soap multiple times a day, but if you exercise, always wash immediately. Otherwise, you risk sweat clogging the pores and ending up with acne. Also, don’t neglect your neck and chest!
Besides daily cleaning your face, you should also exfoliate every week. Our bodies produce new skin cells continuously. And, unfortunately, the dead skin cells often don’t slough off as fast as they should, resulting in clogged pores and older-looking skin.
So, according to Dr. Frank Lipman, we need to remove old, dead skin cells to maintain healthy, youthful skin and encourage proper cellular turnover. And this is exactly what exfoliating does. It speeds up cell renewal by removing the old dead skin cells. Since exfoliation exposes the delicate skin underneath the layer of dead skin cells, making it more susceptible to sun damage, we recommend doing it once a week.
Don’t Forget to Moisturize!
No matter your skin type or age, healthy, glowing skin needs daily moisturizing. We explained everything about this in a previous blog, but the main idea is that after washing or rinsing your face, always continue your beauty routine with a moisturizer. Before choosing your moisturizer, make sure you know your skin type. If, for instance, you have oily skin or are fighting acne, we recommend a lightweight and oil-free moisturizer.
Also, just like with cleansing, don’t forget to pamper your neck and chest. Unfortunately, your décolleté area is as susceptible to wrinkles as your skin.
Sunscreen Is ALWAYS a Must
Applying sunscreen is such an important step that we wrote a whole article about sun exposure. You should use it every time you go outside, even if your moisturizer contains sunscreen. And, if you stay out for more than a couple of hours, reapply it frequently. Only a couple of minutes of sunlight can result in the formation of wrinkles on unprotected skin. Imagine that! So, choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, which works against UVA and UVB rays, and use it no matter the season and whether it’s sunny or cloudy.
As you can see, you only need to follow a few simple steps to keep your skin healthy, vibrant and young-looking. And, as promised, they are not a hassle, but enjoyable!
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